Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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 KSRE Administration
The Challenge of Leadership
Let’s work together to help our board members have a positive experience serving K-State Research & Extension by utilizing a tremendous set of resources designed to enhance leadership in our local units.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Carla Nemecek | January 18, 2022
Shout Out: Chip Redmond
The Shout Out this week comes from Jason Hartman, State Forester, and is directed to "Chip" Redmond, Assistant Agronomist-Incident Meteorologist for Kansas Forest Service.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Gregg Hadley | January 18, 2022
KSRE Extension Professionals Participating in 2022 NELD-North Central
Four KSRE extension professionals named for 2022 North Central NELD class.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Laurie Chandler | January 18, 2022
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement Video Available
A new K-State Research and Extension Diversity, Equity and Inclusion statement video is available.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Jennifer R Wilson | January 18, 2022
Local, Regional and Statewide Extension Events
KSRE Local Foods Systems TDT to Hold Second Statewide Local Foods Virtual Town Hall
The KSRE local foods transdisciplinary team will be holding its second quarterly statewide local foods virtual town hall on Wednesday, January 26, from 11-noon. Everyone is invited to attend.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Londa Nwadike | January 18, 2022
Read full announcement | Submitted by DeWayne Craghead | January 18, 2022
Join Us for Rural Grocery Succession Planning Webinars
Grocery stores are anchor businesses in rural communities. So what happens when the owner is ready to move on? Join us on Thursday to learn why proactively planning for business transition is crucial for both grocers and the communities they serve.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Erica Blair | January 18, 2022
Livestock County Fair Management Clinic
The biennial Livestock County Fair Management Clinic will be hosted virtually April 5-6. The Zoom sessions will be from 7-9 p.m., with different topics covered each evening. Extension agents are encouraged to recruit their fair board members to attend!
Read full announcement | Submitted by Lexie Hayes | January 18, 2022
News
Discovery Days 2022 - Call for Proposals
Kansas 4-H Discovery Days Proposals due February 14, 2022.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Shane Potter | January 18, 2022
Host Site Applications for Kansas 4-H Summer Engagement: Helping Youth Discover their Spark
4-H summer intern host site applications are now open. Applications will close on Februry 7, 2022.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Shane Potter | January 18, 2022
Spring KAE4-HA and Youth Development PFT- Save the Date
Save the date for our spring meeting- April 19-21, 2022.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Kaitlyn Peine | January 18, 2022
Congratulations
Congratulations to Mary Sullivan
Announcement for successful Sullivan 5 year review.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Chris Onstad | January 18, 2022
Kansas 4-H Success at Western National Roundup
The Western National Roundup was held January 5-9 in Denver and Fort Collins, CO. This year Kansas 4-H had two teams and one individual participate bringing home great accolades for the state.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Shannon Rogge | January 18, 2022
College of Agriculture Graduate Students Receive Nearly $130,000 in Scholarships
In 2021, 24 College of Agriculture graduate students together received $129,500 in scholarship funding.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Susan Schiff | January 18, 2022
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Salute to Excellence Award
4-H Volunteer Salute to Excellence Award nominations due March 4, 2022.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Shane Potter | January 18, 2022
Health and Wellness
The Community Health Corner
The Community Health Corner provides tools you can use to support Extension's Grand Challenge for Health
Read full announcement | Submitted by Elaine Johannes | January 18, 2022
Extension Professional Trainings
Agent UPDATE February 2022
Agent UPDATE to be held February 15-17, 2022.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Gayle Price | January 18, 2022
Every Third Friday: Financial Health Check-up
Want to learn more about being financially smart in 2022? Join us for this month's Every Third Friday on Friday, January 21.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Laurie Chandler | January 18, 2022
PIVOT Grants Database Training
Learn how to access and use our PIVOT Grants Database to tap into some of the $98+ billion in available funds for your programming and community. Free registration, link included.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Jan Steen | January 18, 2022
Local Unit Director Basics--Register by February 18
Local Unit Director Basics will be held virtually beginning in late February. This course is appropriate for all new local unit directors or those who want to sharpen their administrative skills.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Jennifer R Wilson | January 18, 2022
4-H Program Rally Registration
Registration for the 4-H Program Rally is open until Wednesday, January 19. Links to the agenda and workshops descriptions are in the article.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Beth Hinshaw | January 18, 2022
Diversity
Diversity Programs Office Spring Update
The College of Agriculture/KSRE Diversity Programs Office is excited to welcome all back from the holiday break. Join us in looking forward to the spring 2022 upcoming events.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Zelia Wiley | January 18, 2022
Coming Together for Racial Understanding Training Offered
KSRE-Douglas County with support from the Epsilon Sigma Phi – Alpha Rho Extension Endowment Fund is hosting a two-day training to expand your cultural competence as an Extension Professional. Space is extremely limited, so reserve your spot soon!
Read full announcement | Submitted by Marlin Bates | January 18, 2022
Publications Update
Extension Updates
Want tips to grow the best soybean crop possible in your location? An updated publication will help with that. If you are interested in protecting water quality and keeping soil in place, a new publication on stream buffers will give you some pointers.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Mark Stadtlander | January 18, 2022
Program Updates
Rural Grocery Initiative Database Update
The Rural Grocery Initiative (RGI) is updating the Rural Grocery Database to better serve rural grocers. Extension personnel will be contacted in each county to verify the information on file.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Rylee Coy | January 18, 2022
Living Well Wednesday - Cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude
Join us on January 26, from 12:15-1:00 as KSRE professionals share how to "Cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude." Presenters include Gayle Price - Southeast Region; Jennifer LaSalle - West Plains District; and Mirna Bonilla, Chisholm Trail District.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Julie Smith | January 18, 2022
Kansas 4-H Agility Update - Effective in 2023
The Kansas 4-H Dog Care and Training Project is being updated with revisions to Agility rules and regulations.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Aliah Kristin Mestrovich Seay | January 18, 2022
Kansas 4-H Small Livestock EID Tag Orders Due January 28
The deadline to order small livestock EID tags is January 28. Payment must accompany the form in order for it to be accepted.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Lexie Hayes | January 18, 2022
Thank Yous
Thank You from Joe Harner
Thank you from Joe Harner.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Joe Harner | January 18, 2022
Thank You from Marlin Bates
The support you provided to me and my family at the passing of my mother was thoughtful, helpful and strong. Thank you for thinking of us.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Marlin Bates | January 18, 2022
Calendar of Events
Read full announcement | Submitted by Laurie Chandler | January 18, 2022
Read full announcement | Submitted by Laurie Chandler | January 18, 2022