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Southwind District

Welcome to Southwind District

As a part of K-State Research and Extension, Southwind District programs present educational information and programming related to agriculture and natural resources, family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, and community vitality.

We serve the people of Allen, Bourbon, Neosho and Woodson Counties and have offices in each of those counties.

Our philosophy is to help people help themselves by taking university knowledge to where people live, work, and play.  We work at being responsive to the needs of the people by focusing our resources on providing quality information, education, and problem-solving for real concern.  The information we provide is research-based and unbiased.

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Walk With Ease-Designed for people with arthritis or individuals who have been physically in-active. June 3-July 12 Monday, Wednesday, Friday @ 10-11 A.M. Chanute, KS. Register by contacting Lea Kay Karleskint @ 620-224-0182 or lkarleskint@ksu.edu

From The Barn To The Ring-A 4-part series covering the fundamentals of 4-H livestock care from the barn to the ring. Register HERE! For more information contact Hollie Yoho @620-625-8620 or hpyoho@ksu.edu

Create Better Health-Join us for free classes! Discover simple and quick ways that you can be active and create budget friendly healthy meals for you and your family! Fort Scott, KS. Contact Lea Kay Karleskint @ 620-224-0182 or lkarleskint@ksu.edu for questions!

Eating Smarter, Saving More-Learn how to eat more meals at home, eat healthy when eating out, and move more every day! Series of 4 lessons! Contact Lea Kay Karleskint @ 620-224-0182 or lkarleskint@ksu.edu for questions!

OWL Hour-A once a month hour long gathering for retired individuals. 4 location options!!Call Hollie Yoho at 620-625-8620.

Walk Kansas-Gather your team of six or go solo this year! March 31-May 25, 2024. Register by April 5, 2024. Call 620-365-2242 for Questions!

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