Frontier Extension District Supporters,
Below are recent programming highlights from the K-State Research and Extension, Frontier District. Our focus is on providing educational programs that focus on solving grand challenges around water, health, global food systems, community vitality, and developing tomorrow's leaders. The district covers Anderson, Franklin and Osage Counties in Kansas. For more information, just click on the box below to visit our website.
Sincerely,
Fran
Mary Frances Richmond, Ph.D.
Frontier Extension District Director
frichmon@ksu.edu
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Summertime Is Fair Season In The Frontier District
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Summertime in the Frontier District provides plenty of opportunities to participate in county fairs in the district's three counties. The fairs are collaborative community events that showcase projects and promote achievements and talents of 4-H youth.
Fairs are important because:
* Fairs provide youth with educational experiences relating to their 4-H projects.
* Fairs provide recognition and inspiration to
4-H members.
* Fairs provide an opportunity to build relationships with other 4-H youth and adults.
* Fairs provide a comprehensive review of 4-H and its accomplishments to the public.
* Fairs help develop leadership skills.
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Tractor Safety Class Offered To Youth
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Most accidents of industry, home, farm or highway are due to the failure of an individual to follow fundamental safety regulations. Agricultural workers make up only four percent of our nation's workforce, but these workers have suffered nine percent of the disabling injuries and 16 percent of the occupational deaths of our nation. Thus, safety education about tractors and machinery has become exceedingly important. As required by the Fair Labor Standards Act, youth under age 16 that want to work on a farm for someone other than their parents, and only those that are 14-15 years old, must attend a tractor safety training.
This year, 19 youth participated in the Tractor Safety Program made available by the Frontier Extension District. The class met in Pomona for a day long training. The training included speakers, videos, and a hands-on opportunity to drive a tractor.
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Back-to-School Resource Fair
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Realizing the value of community partnerships, Family and Consumer Agents in the Frontier District have worked to re-establish the Anderson County Interagency Council. After inviting stakeholders in the community to an initial meeting, those in attendance expressed an interest in continuing to meet as a community group to build relationships between organizations, share information about upcoming programs, and collaborate together.
The first collaborative activity occurred this summer with a Back-to-School Resource Fair in Garnett. The event was designed to raise awareness about the resources available in Anderson County and help make the back to school process easier and more affordable for limited resource families. The families that attended were able to receive school supplies and backpacks, basic hygiene kits, haircuts, dental screenings, healthy recipes, as well as information about local recreation programs, mental health services, immunizations, and physicals.
Approximately 25 families were in attendance, which included nearly 70 youth.
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A wildflower tour was held in southern Anderson County, with three wildflower experts on hand to lead the tour. While enjoying the beauty of the natural landscape, the 25 attendees learned about the diversity of the state's native wildflowers and grasses, how to identify them, and other interesting facts. Tour guides discussed the importance of preserving the prairie ecosystem by using fire, the importance of grazing livestock, and information about Kansas heritage. Attendees learned that pioneers used daisy fleabane to keep flies and fleas from entering their homes, and that compass plants could be used to find your way when you get lost on the prairie. Native Americans often used Black Sampson, which contains pain-reducing compounds, to treat toothaches, sore throats, mumps, and burns.
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Preparing For Emergencies
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Frontier Extension District staff members were recently trained or re-certified by the American Red Cross in Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED. Because staff members routinely work with the public at a host of events and activities, it is important to be prepared if a sudden illness or accident occurs. A main goal of the training was not only to teach lifesaving skills, but also to help staff feel confident and comfortable enough to perform in a crises situation before emergency responders arrive.
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Upcoming Events and Activities
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Frontier Extension District
offices are located at:
Garnett Office
411 S. Oak, PO Box 423
Garnett, KS 66032
785 448 6826
785 448 6153
Lyndon Office
128 W. 15th , PO Box 400
Lyndon, KS 66451
785 828 4438
785 828 3427 (fax)
Ottawa Office
1418 S. Main, Suite 2
Ottawa, KS 66067
785 229 3520
785 229 3527 (fax)
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