Tuesday, January 12, 2021
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
Help Wanted: The World Needs Leaders
Society is looking for leaders in these turbulent times. A leader that shows compassion. Someone that has and continues to develop their trust. A leader that offers both stability and hope. Fellow extension professionals, we are the leaders they seek.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Gregg Hadley | January 12, 2021
From KSRE Administration
Shout Out: Crop Pest Management School Team
K-State Research and Extension Midway District’s Craig Dinkel has this week’s Shout Out.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Gregg Hadley | January 12, 2021
Local, Regional and Statewide Extension Events
KSRE/KDA Farmers Market/ Direct to Consumer Sales Conference
KSRE is working with KDA to host an online farmers market/ direct to consumer sales conference on Feb. 16-18 from noon-1 and on Feb. 19 from 8:30-12:30. Registration for the event is now available. Please share the information with anyone interested.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Londa Nwadike | January 12, 2021
Finances and the Farm - An Online Class to Enhance your Farm Management Skills
Finances and the Farm is a first-of-its-kind online class designed exclusively for farmers and ranchers of all types to enhance their farm management skills when it comes to agricultural finance.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Robin Reid | January 12, 2021
Women Managing The Farm Conference Goes Virtual
Women Managing the Farm Conference, set for February 10-12, will go virtual for 2021. The conference offers a supportive setting in which women can develop the skills, resources and knowledge needed for success in a competitive agricultural environment.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Tawnie L Larson | January 12, 2021
News
Free Radon Webinar Series
The Kansas Radon Program is offering a 5-part Radon webinar series beginning January 27, 11 a.m. Central, and then weekly at the same time/day in February.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Brian R Hanson | January 12, 2021
Rural Grocery Initiative to Host ‘Keeping Groceries Alive’ Webinar
When a grocery store closes, the local community suffers. The Rural Grocery Initiative is addressing this problem with a free, online webinar series aimed at preventing such closures in the first place.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Pat Melgares | January 12, 2021
4-H Dog Judge Training and Certification
The 4-H Dog Judge Training and Certification tentatively set for late January 2021 is cancelled due to COVID-19. Because of the cancellation, there will be an Online Recertification Only (no new certifications available) coming in February.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Diane Mack | January 12, 2021
Human Resource Information
Mileage Reimbursement Rate Change
New mileage reimbursement rates went into effect January 1, 2021.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Jennifer Wilson | January 12, 2021
Where Do I Find my 2020 W2?
Where do I find my 2020 W2?
Read full announcement | Submitted by Mary N Gatza | January 12, 2021
Extension Professional Trainings
2021 Kansas 4-H Program Rally - Registration Now Open
Registration is now open and is scheduled to close on January 20.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Shane Potter | January 12, 2021
Register Now for Virtual Extension Leadership Conference
The JCEP Extension Leadership Conference is a great way to develop leadership skills and will be held virtually February 10-12.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Jennifer R Wilson | January 12, 2021
Webinar Series on "Essential Strategies for Building Racial Justice and Inclusion" Offered by KACDEP
Build your cultural competence in this six session webinar series exclusively for Extension professionals. The $20 registration fee grants you access to all of the one-hour webinars that'll be held on Thursdays from January 28 through March 4.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Marlin Bates | January 12, 2021
Program Updates
Winter “Living Well Together” Series Begins
The January offerings of Living Well Together are being announced, along with the presenters and dates. Sessions are free, but registrations are required. Once you have registered, a Zoom link will be sent to your email address.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Cindy Williams | January 12, 2021
Calendar of Events
Read full announcement | Submitted by Laurie Chandler | January 12, 2021
Read full announcement | Submitted by Laurie Chandler | January 12, 2021