Impact Report 2020
Cottonwood District Extension
Awareness has been raised about the importance of handwashing to help prevent the spread of germs. An updated video was created with the help of students from the TLC Discoveries After School Program in Great Bend. The linked Spark video focuses on teaching proper handwashing: https://spark.adobe.com/video/rPZOMzD0vteAX
“Let’s Start with 5” outlines five steps to health and wellness.
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This message of promoting health and wellness was shared with the Women in Ag group, at the Health & Wellness Expo in Great Bend, and at public meetings and social media posts throughout the year.
HORTICULTURE
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS
4-H agents across Kansas started a new program called, “Kansas Clover Classroom.” The initiative was to offer 4-H’ers and other youth opportunities to participate in project challenges from home. Lauren, our Cottonwood District Horticulture Agent, created the project which highlighted pollinator gardening. Visit the link to see her published article!
Cottonwood Extension District is Making an Impact
Three years ago, the Cottonwood Extension District formed, joining the K-State Research & Extension operations for Barton and Ellis Counties. As our team of seven agents and two support staff work hard to bring research based, non-biased information to lifelong learners in our area, we are excited report some of the successes of 2020.
It is great news that K-State Research and Extension has answers to many of life’s questions, typically at no or low cost. Unlike what you might find through a Google search, the answers we provide are research based and non-biased. Take a look at our Cottonwood web site and like our Cottonwood Facebook page.
K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.