Shawnee County K-State Extension

Shawnee County Extension is a unique partnership among Shawnee County, Kansas State University, and the United States Department of Agriculture. Our philosophy is to help people help themselves by taking university knowledge to where people live, work, play, develop, and lead. We strive to be responsive to the needs of the people by focusing our resources on providing high-quality information, education, and problem-solving programs tailored to real concerns.

As the local branch of Kansas State University Research and Extension (Kansas' land-grant university), the Shawnee County Extension office has access to the latest science, research, and technology. Our agents and staff make the university's expertise available to you, tailored to your local needs. You can trust that the information we provide is research-based, expert, and presented without bias. We provide answers and offer accurate information through classes, K-State publications, e-Newsletters, events, and more. Extension programs offer valuable information on topics such as agriculture, home economics, youth development, family life, business and economics, healthy living, and more. We take programs to schools, gardens, community centers, and other places.