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This fall, we're sharing some fall-inspired recipes from a 23-year-old K-State Extension Cookbook called "Fix It Fresh."...
10/16/2026

This fall, we're sharing some fall-inspired recipes from a 23-year-old K-State Extension Cookbook called "Fix It Fresh."

This week's Fall Food Friday recipe is a homemade spiced applesauce. Enjoy!!🍎🍂

Come see us at Ag Ville this Saturday, October 10! To commemorate Celebrate Ag Weekend, Bramlage Coliseum will be full o...
10/08/2026

Come see us at Ag Ville this Saturday, October 10! To commemorate Celebrate Ag Weekend, Bramlage Coliseum will be full of activities, friends, prizes, and more! For more information, visit https://www.ag.k-state.edu/ag-experiences/celebrate-ag-day/

We can't wait to celebrate with you!💜

09/25/2026

The Food Business Start Up Summit welcomes up to 25 businesses and offers expert guidance, peer learning, and dedicated time to focus. Expect highly interactive days that blend structured guidance, expert “speed-consultations,” and dedicated working time on your business. Applicants are encouraged to bring key partners (teams of up to three) and step away from daily operations to gain clarity, build confidence, and leave with a practical action plan tailored to your business.

Watch the full video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZREYphk0B0&t=3s
For more information about the summit, visit: https://extension.k-state.edu/kansaslocalfoods/events/startup-summit/

09/21/2026

The Summit is highly interactive and built around your real business needs. You’ll meet one-on-one with subject-matter experts, learn alongside fellow entrepreneurs, and gain candid, practical insights from peers who understand the realities of running a food business in Kansas. It’s equal parts strategy, support, and community.

Watch the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZREYphk0B0&t=49s
Learn more about the food business start up summit at https://extension.k-state.edu/kansaslocalfoods/events/startup-summit/

Although the fall season has begun, high temperatures continue to be a factor in the lives of Kansas residents, includin...
09/15/2026

Although the fall season has begun, high temperatures continue to be a factor in the lives of Kansas residents, including pets. Susan Nelson, clinical professor and veterinarian at the Kansas State University Hill's Pet Health and Nutrition Center, encourages pet owners to take precautions to protect their pets from heat-related illnesses.

Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Read the full article here: https://www.k-state.edu/news/articles/2026/09/pet-heat-safety-tips-from-kstate-veterinarian.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=K-State%20veterinarian%20shares%20warm-weather%20precautions%20to%20keep%20pets%20safe&utm_campaign=KST%20Faculty/Staff%209-14-26

09/14/2026

The Community Food Systems team hosted the 2026 Food Business Start-Up Summit on August 4 and 5 in Lawrence with the support of participants, Key Informants, Facilitators, and Keynotes. Attendees brought openness, curiosity, hard work, and a willingness to share honestly about their businesses.

Learn more about the Food Business Start-Up Summit at https://extension.k-state.edu/kansaslocalfoods/events/startup-summit/

Watch the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZREYphk0B0&t=4s

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