February 13, 2015

Vol. 2 Issue 1

In This Issue

Article: SHOULD's for Weight Loss

Article: Strength Training as Part of Overall Health

Article: Women in Ag Conference

Farm to School & Farmers' Market Workshops

FCS Lessons

Board Leadership Series

Walk Kansas is Coming!

Aging with Attitude Regional Expo

Upcoming Events

Meet Our Agents

Focus on SHOULD's for Weight Loss

Barbara Ames, Wildcat Extension Agent
Nutrition, Health & Food Safety

Forget about the fads and miracle diets, follow these simple ideas and you'll be well on your way to a healthy plate. ...complete article

Ever Strong: Program Encourages Strength Training as Part of Overall Health

Building strength is a focus for Walk Kansas 2015

The idea of strength training can be intimidating, but it shouldn't be, according to a Kansas State University family and consumer science specialist.
...complete article

Local Women in Ag Conference Slated

Kylie Ludwig, Wildcat Extension Agent
Family Resource Management &
Community Development

The Wildcat Extension District and Labette County USDA Farm Service Agency will combine forces in an effort to give women a forum to network with other women producers and obtain information about agriculture and rural farm life.
...complete article

Farm to School Networking and Training Workshop

The Farm to School initiative is an effort to connect K-12 schools with regional or local farms in order to serve healthy meals using local foods.

The agenda for this workshop will feature outstanding learning and networking opportunities including:

Get to Know Your Farmers and School Food Service
Food Safety
Chef Demonstrations
Apply GAPs
Procurement of Local Foods
Nutrition Education
Networking and Developing Supply Chain Relationships

Friday, February 20, 2015

9 am - 3:30 pm

Greenbush Education Service Center

947 W Hwy 47

Girard, KS 66743

Pre-registration is required to attend this free workshop.

Registration Form

Farm to School Website

2015 Southeast Kansas Farmer's Market Regional Workshop - Chanute

This regional workshop is geared toward current and prospective farmers' market vendors.

Workshops are a great way to find out more information about marketing tips for your business, an update on any applicable regulations and an opportunity to get your questions answered.

Saturday, February 21, 2015
9 am - 3 pm

Neosho County Community College Sanders Hall
800 W 14th Street
Chanute, KS 66720

Registration Website

SE KS Farmers' Market
Workshop Website

2015 FCS Lessons

Several educational lessons are scheduled in
February and March. The public is invited to attend!

February 24th 10 am - Age Sense: The Care-Giving Journey
11:15 am - Garden to Plate: Food Safety for School and Community Gardens

March 24th 10 am - Action Plan for Managing Obesity
11:15 am - Shopping Safe at Farmers' Markets

Each lessons is presented by K-State Research and Extension
Agents and Specialists.

Parsons Municipal Building - basement
112 S 17th Street
Parsons, Kansas

In case of inclement weather, lessons will be rescheduled to Thursday of the same week.

Board Leadership Series Planned for February and March
Kylie Ludwig, Wildcat Extension Agent
Family Resource Management & Community Development

Designed to provide basic training for members of community-based boards, a series of Board Leadership workshops will be conducted by K-State Research and Extension at the Altamont Extension Office. ...complete article

Walk Kansas is Coming!!!

Walk Kansas is a team-based program that will help you and others lead a healthier life. Join this program to:

be more active with friends and family
make better nutrition choices
walk away your stress

For more information about Walk Kansas, contact one of our Extension Offices!

www.wildcatdistrict.ksu.edu

The Aging with Attitude Regional Expo promotes positive attitudes about aging and educated older Kansans on issues that support physical, mental and financial health.

Friday, April 24th, 2015

9 am - 3:30 pm

First Church of the Nazarene

816 E Quincy Street

Pittsburg, KS

Registration: $15 per person, includes lunch, FUNercise activity, prizes and resource fair. Advance registration is due by April 13th.

Speaker: J.T. Knoll

Prevention and Wellness Coordinator, Pittsburg State University

Columnist, Pittsburg Morning Sun

Keynote Topic: "Getting Older: Laughter Really is the Best Medicine"

Breakout Sessions:

Aging and Mental Wellness
Art and Alzheimer's Disease
Dogs Adapt to Attitude and Needs
Gardening in the Golden Years
Medicare for Boomers and Beyond
Nutrition and Healthy Eating Tips
What Do I Say? What Can I Do?
Oral Care for the Ages
Pharmacy: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Shifts in Perspectives: Alzheimer's Care

Event Flyer

What	When	Where
Farm to School Workshop	February 20th 9 am - 3:30 pm	Greenbush Education Service Center
Regional Farmers' Market Vendor Workshop	February 21st 9 am - 3 pm	Chanute, KS
FCS Lessons	February 24th 10 am - noon	Parsons Municipal Building basement
Board Leadership Series	February 25th & 26th March 4th & 5th 6 pm - 8 pm	Altamont Extension Office
Women in Agriculture Conference	March 3rd 9 am - 3 pm	First Baptist Church Annex Altamont, KS
Walk Kansas	March 15th - May 9th	state-wide
FCS Lessons	March 31st 10 am - noon	Parsons Municipal Building basement
Aging with Attitude Regional Expo	April 24th 9 am - 3:30 pm	First Church of the Nazarene Pittsburg, KS

Meet Our Agents

Barbara Ames Nutrition, Health & Food Safety Phone: 620-231-2690 bames@ksu.edu	Chuckie Hessong Family & Child Development Phone: 620-724-8233 chuckiehessong@ksu.edu
Kylie Ludwig Family Resource Management & Community Development Phone: 620-784-5337 ludwigk@ksu.edu	Martha Murphy Foods & Nutrition for Limited Resource Families Phone: 620-232-1930 mmurphy@ksu.edu

Stay Connected

Wildcat Extension District | wildcatext@ksu.edu | http://www.wildcatdistrict.ksu.edu
120 E Buffalo Street - Girard, KS 66743
667 S Hwy 69 - Pittsburg, KS 66762
524 Huston Street - Altamont, KS 67330
410 Peter Pan Road Suite B - Independence, KS 67301

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