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Frontier District Responds to Loss of SNAP-Ed Program with Renewed Commitment to Nutrition Education

Tuesday, November 4

For more than 30 years, the federally funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) has helped individuals and families in Anderson, Franklin, and Osage counties make healthier food and lifestyle choices. The program, however, came to an end on September 30 after federal legislation... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Discusses Hailstorm Damage, Approves Yield Signs on Frontier Road South of Canton

Monday, September 15

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Last week's hailstorm in the McPherson area caused damage to about 30 county vehicles. County Administrator Rick Witte told County Commissioners Monday that impacted most departments, the Sheriff's Office and Public Works especially.There was also roof and other damage noted... Read More.

Frontier District to Host Backyard Poultry Meeting

Wednesday, March 5

Free educational opportunity to be offered in Overbrook LYNDON, Kan. — The Frontier Extension District will host a free public meeting for poultry enthusiasts and aspiring backyard farmers on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Overbrook Public Library in Overbrook. The meeting... Read More.

Frontier Extension District to Hold Brush Control Meeting March 18

Friday, February 21

Experts to provide guidance on curbing woody encroachmentOTTAWA, Kan. — On March 18th, the Frontier Extension District will host a meeting to discuss the control of brush, Sericea Lespedeza and Old-World Bluestem in pastures. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Franklin... Read More.

Frontier District K-State Research and Extension Offices to Host Heifer Replacement/Retention Meeting Feb. 13

Wednesday, January 8

By Rod Schaub, Frontier Extension District Livestock Agent OTTAWA, Kan. — The U.S. beef cow inventory is at its lowest mark in 62 years. As of January 2024, the U.S. cow herd was only 28.2 million cows. Will the U.S. beef industry rebuild? If so,... Read More.

Frontier District to Host Backyard Poultry 101

Monday, December 2

By Carol Engle, K-State Research and Extension (Frontier District) LYNDON, Kan. — The Frontier Extension District will host a free educational opportunity titled “Backyard Poultry 101." This public meeting will be held Tuesday, January 7, 2025, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Overbrook Public Library... Read More.

Frontier District to Host Meeting on Drone Use in Agriculture Sept. 10

Friday, August 9

By Carol Engle, Frontier Extension District Communications and Marketing Manager GARNETT, Kan. — The Frontier Extension District and Coffey County Extension Office, along with the Anderson and Coffey County Conservation Districts, will host a meeting on Sept. 10, 2024, to explore the agricultural uses... Read More.