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K-State Research and Extension
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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

The Tuesday Letter is a weekly email to approximately 2,500 faculty and staff of K-State Research and Extension and the College of Agriculture, providing recipients with timely announcements and updates.

From the Director for Extension

In Your Image or Theirs?
Being a good team member and colleague often means being asked for advice by your colleagues. Make sure to respond in terms that considers their strengths and weaknesses.

From KSRE Administration

Shout Out: Holly Miner, Franny Eastwood and Karen Blakeslee
This week the Shout Out is from Clara Misenhelter, Southwind Extension District Nutrition, Food and Health Agent; and is sent for Holly Miner, Franny Eastwood, and Karen Blakeslee.
Nominate a KSRE Volunteer
National Volunteer Week is April 21 - 27. In celebration, help us identify amazing KSRE volunteers to feature on our social media channels.

Local, Regional and Statewide Extension Events

Fair Board Members and Extension Agents Invited to Participate in Livestock County Fair Management Clinic
The biennial Livestock County Fair Management Clinic will be hosted virtually April 15 and 18 from 7-9PM. Fair board members, livestock superintendents, and extension agents involved with the livestock aspect of county fairs are encouraged to attend.

Human Resource Information

Search for Extension Volunteer Specialist
Recruitment information for the Extension Volunteer Specialist position.
Search Underway - Extension Director for Western Region
The search committee for the Western Region Extension Director is now accepting applications.

Health and Wellness

The Community Health Corner
Donate blood
The Community Health Corner provides tools you can use to support Extension's Grand Challenge for Health.

Extension Professional Trainings

Local Food System Professional Development on March 27th
All Extension agents and specialists are welcome to join the Local Food Transdisciplinary team for our March meeting on Wednesday, March 27th at 1:30 p.m. via Zoom.
2024 KAE4-HA Spring Meeting
KAE4-HA Spring Meeting
Please register for the KAE4-HA Spring Meeting. Deadline to register is March 22nd.
High Quality, Low Cost Training? We've Got It!
Step 1 Authorize Yourself; Step 2 Gain Skills, Step 3 Mobilize Others
Kansas Leadership Center training provides actionable leadership skills in a supportive environment with hands-on practice. These skills are the building blocks for solving local challenges.

Technology

New Website Hard Launch Phase
The new KSRE website design is ready for its public debut. Throughout the upcoming weeks, we'll be posting about the new website design on social media. Learn how you can help us spread the good news!

Program Updates

2024 State Livestock Nomination Information Released
The 2024 State Livestock Nomination Information has been released. Families who plan to nominate for the Kansas State Fair Grand Drive and/or KJLS are encouraged to visit the Nomination Information tab of the youth livestock program website for details.
Stress and Resiliency Team Updating List of Trained Extension Instructors
Stress and Resiliency Team updating the List of Trained Extension Instructors

Calendar of Events