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Pam Van Horn's tireless work to support youth through the Kansas 4-H program will be recognized on Oct. 26 when she is inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame. Read more of Pam's story at the link in our bio. I'm sorry, I can't identify or provide the name of the person in the image. by @kstateextension

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2 days ago

Come see us at Ag Ville this Saturday, October 10! To commemorate Celebrate Ag Weekend, Bramlage Coliseum will be full of activities, friends, prizes, and more! For more information, visit the link in our bio.

We can't wait to celebrate with you!💜 A group of three people stand behind a table showcasing entomology at an event. The table displays various educational materials, including an insect house. Signage includes "Celebrate Agriculture" and "K-State for All Cats, All Dogs, All Birds." Event details mention "Ag Ville" on Saturday, October 10, at Bramlage Coliseum. Activities, friends, and prizes are highlighted. by @kstateextension

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8 days ago

Melodie and Nik Sedivy are owners of Sunflower Mercantile in Barnes. Melodie grew up in Barnes and went to college at Cloud County. She met and married Nik who is from Blue Rapids. They moved to Barnes where he operated a construction company. They have two daughters, both married. Read more of this story at the link in our bio. A storefront with a green and yellow sign reads "Sunflower Mercantile of Barnes." The entrance features a wooden door and a sign above displaying "Barnes." Two decorative sunflowers and a "Welcome" sign are near the door. by @kstateextension

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9 days ago

The Food Business Start Up Summit welcomes up to 25 businesses and offers expert guidance, peer learning, and dedicated time to focus. Expect highly interactive days that blend structured guidance, expert “speed-consultations,” and dedicated working time on your business. Applicants are encouraged to bring key partners (teams of up to three) and step away from daily operations to gain clarity, build confidence, and leave with a practical action plan tailored to your business.

Watch the full video at the link in our bio. by @kstateextension

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21 days ago

During the COVID pandemic, Amber Brown bought her family a grill and her husband enjoyed it to much that he wanted to do more. The Browns ultimately purchased a smoker, trailer and downtown storefront for their barbecue business plus a market for local foods and crafts.

Read the full article at the link in our bio. by @kstateextension

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23 days ago

The Summit is highly interactive and built around your real business needs. You’ll meet one-on-one with subject-matter experts, learn alongside fellow entrepreneurs, and gain candid, practical insights from peers who understand the realities of running a food business in Kansas. It’s equal parts strategy, support, and community.

Watch the full video at the link in our bio. by @kstateextension

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25 days ago

The Food Business Start-Up Summit creates dedicated space to step away from operations and focus on what matters most: clarifying next steps, solving persistent challenges, and building a stronger path forward.

Watch the full video at the link in our bio. by @kstateextension

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a month ago

Katie Rankin is a member of the Walnut Valley 4-H Club. She crocheted a human-size "Toothless" costume inspired by the movie "How to Train your Dragon." She didn't have a pattern and spent hours on the project.

Katie says, "I was inspired to make this by a YouTube video where a Toothless costume had been made (that wasn't crocheted) and I thought it was cool! Since I can crochet I decided to give it a try. I have never made anything of this magnitude, especially without having a pattern. It was a challenging process, but with trying it on several times as I went, I was able to tailor it to my size. And it only took 14 skeins of Bernat blanket yarn!"

Learn more about the Walnut Valley 4-H Club at the link in our bio. by @kstateextension

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a month ago

The Community Food Systems team hosted the 2026 Food Business Start-Up Summit on August 4 and 5 in Lawrence with the support of participants, Key Informants, Facilitators, and Keynotes. Attendees brought openness, curiosity, hard work, and a willingness to share honestly about their businesses.

Learn more about the Food Business Start-Up Summit at the link in our bio. by @kstateextension

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a month ago

Nearly 40 K-State Extension agents recently attended a training session on K-State's Manhattan campus on a curriculum called Food for Health, which will soon be available in every Kansas extension office.

The curriculum is designed to aid extension agents in teaching nutrition lessons and offering healthy recipes to residents in their county. The lessons target three of the most common chronic diseases among Kansans: cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity.

Read more about the program at the link in our bio. by @kstateextension

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a month ago

Ellie Bowman is the manager of Prickly Pear Farm, Home and Lumber in Elkhart, Kansas. Bowman grew up in Lewis and earned a degree in agribusiness from Kansas State University. With support from her parents, she purchased the lumberyard in Kinsley and rebranded it as Prickly Pear Farm and Home.

Read more of Ellie's story at the link in our bio. by @kstateextension

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a month ago