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Read the latest news from K-State Research and Extension — Sedgwick County.
March 2021
Gardening classes kick off spring in partnership with the Wichita Public Library
March 18, 2021
Spring rains and warmer temperatures are starting to bring area gardens back to life. K-State Research & Extension - Sedgwick County and the Wichita Public Library want to help gardeners prepare.
Growing Growers ICT expands farm and garden programming with two upcoming virtual workshops
March 17, 2021
Growing Growers ICT is entering its third year with a revamped structure and new learning opportunities, beginning with two upcoming free virtual workshops.
Community Bloom & Grow Event puts the gas pedal to gardening with new drive thru gardening event
March 11, 2021
New drive-thru event features Vegetable and Pollinator gardening kits for the community.
February 2021
K-State's Garden Hour kicks off spring series February 17th
February 12, 2021
Popular online program features horticulture experts from across the state.
Sedgwick County Extension to Host Popular Design and Grow Gardening Workshops Virtually in 2021
February 11, 2021
This year's Design & Grow Gardening workshops, held virtually on March 6th and March 27th, will help both new and experienced gardeners learn new skills and gain inspiration for the coming season.
October 2020
"Winning the game" corn marketing workshop
October 28, 2020
A "Winning the Game" Corn Marketing Workshop will be held Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the Sedgwick County Extension office in Wichita. The meeting will be from 8:00am - 12:00pm.
Commercial Pesticide Applicator Recertification Workshop Scheduled
October 15, 2020
The 2020 Commercial Pesticide Applicator Recertification Workshop is being held for those that work as applicators of turf and ornamental pest management products. The workshop will be held online via Zoom, Tuesday and Wednesday, November 17-18, 2020 from 8:00am - 12:00pm each day.
March 2020
Sedgwick County Extension Education Center temporarily closes to the public
Monday, March 16, 2020
To protect the health of the community, the Sedgwick County Extension Education Center will close to the public effective Monday, March 16, at 2:00 p.m. until further notice. K-State Research and Extension — Sedgwick County is following guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and is limiting operations to mitigate any further spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, in the state.
Sedgwick County Extension events suspended
Friday, March 13, 2020
February 2020
Tree Festival to feature tough trees for our tough climate
Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020
The 2020 Tree Fest will feature some of the toughest trees that grow in Kansas, such as this Redbud, and will include tips for planting and maintaining.
Lawn mowing clinic offers tips, training for youth
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020
Two sessions of the Youth Lawn Mowing Clinic will be held at the Sedgwick County Extension Education Center on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
Free spring gardening classes provided at Wichita Public Library
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020
Learn about a variety of timely gardening topics in these upcoming free gardening classes at the Wichita Public Library.
January 2020
K-State to host industrial hemp conference Feb. 4
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020
The Industrial Hemp Conference is available to all growers and features research from the first year’s trials.
Growing Growers ICT gears up for second year of educating fruit, vegetable farmers
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020
Growing Growers ICT, an innovative farmer education program based at K-State Research and Extension – Sedgwick County, is entering its second year of providing new and experienced fruit and vegetable growers with fresh energy and new ideas.
December 2019
Extension to host best-selling author and foodscape expert Brie Arthur at the 2020 Design & Grow Gardening Workshop
Friday, December 13, 2019
Celebrated international author and horticulturist Brie Arthur will speak on the topic of her best-selling book, The Foodscape Revolution, at the 2020 Design & Grow Gardening Workshop on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at the Sedgwick County Extension Education Center. Experts will also cover additional topics in the field of horticulture at this all-day event.
Local Food Producer Entrepreneurship Workshop designed to assist local food producers gain essential business, marketing skills
Friday, December 13, 2019
There is more to growing local food than planting a few seeds. To have a thriving local food, business it is necessary to have modern business and marketing skills to compete in the marketplace. The Local Food Producer Entrepreneurship Workshop is designed to help aspiring and existing local food producers gain those skills.
Regional Farmers' Market Workshop in Wichita Feb. 8
Friday, December 13, 2019
The Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) and K-State Research and Extension (KSRE) will host a regional workshop at the Sedgwick County Extension Center 4-H Hall on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. This is one of six regional workshops which are being offered this year to assist farmers’ market vendors and managers. The other workshop locations are Iola, Olathe, Hiawatha, Beloit and Leoti.
