K-State Extension Sunflower District

K-State Extension Sunflower District This page will include event announcements, available resources, and educational materials regarding these subjects.

K-State Extension Sunflower District, provides research based educational programming in Cheyenne, Sherman and Wallace Counties

K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer. K-State Research and Extension Sunflower District was formed to bring Cheyenne, Sherman and Wallace counties resources and educational opportunities revolving around Livestock, Horticulture, Youth Development and Family Consumer Sciences. K-State Research and Extension serves as the front door for Kansas State University, the state's land-grant university. We provide trusted practical education to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future. Through targeted research and extension programs developed specifically for local communities, we focus on solving challenges related to water, health, global food systems, community vitality and developing tomorrow's leaders. K-State Research and Extension is committed to making its services, activities and programs accessible to all participants. Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer. "K-State Research and Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Program information may be available in languages other than English. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, including alternative means of communication (e.g., Braille, large print, audio tape, and American Sign Language) may be requested by contacting Karen Nelson two weeks prior to the start of the event at (785-890-4880 or [email protected]). Requests received after this date will be honored when it is feasible to do so. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to limited English proficient individuals upon request.”

Contact information and associated pages are listed below. Sunflower Extension District Agronomy Page: https://www.facebook.com/kstatesunflowerdistrict.agronomy/

Each county has their own 4-H page. Cheyenne CO:
https://www.facebook.com/Sunflower-Extension-District-Cheyenne-County-4-H-219105288116977/
Sherman CO:
https://www.facebook.com/Sunflower-Extension-District-Goodland-246706998821220/
Wallace CO:
https://www.facebook.com/sunflowerwallace/

State Level K-State Research and Extension page: https://www.facebook.com/KStateRE/

Please contact us with questions or for more Information. http://www.sunflower.k-state.edu/ District Website

Cheyenne County:

Linda Elfers: Program Assistant
212 E Washington
PO Box 667
St. Francis, KS 67756-0667
785-332-3171
785-332-3199 (Fax)
[email protected]

Sherman County:
Karen Nelson: 4-H Youth Development Agent
Sherri Keith: Office Professional/4-H Program Assistant
813 Broadway Room 301
Goodland, KS 67735-0002
785-890-4880
785-890-4879 (Fax)
[email protected]

Wallace County:
Melinda Daily: Family and Consumer Science Agent
Wendy Benisch: Office Professional
118 N Gardner
PO Box 189
Sharon Springs, KS 67758
785-852-4285
785-852-4284 (Fax)
[email protected]

Jeanne Falk Jones
Multi-County Agronomist
Colby Office (785) 462-6281

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The Extension Offices will be closed on Monday, October 12th, in Observance of Columbus Day.
10/08/2026

The Extension Offices will be closed on Monday, October 12th, in Observance of Columbus Day.

10/05/2026
Join Sunflower District 4-H for the 2026-2027 year. We look forward to working with you in the coming year.
09/22/2026

Join Sunflower District 4-H for the 2026-2027 year. We look forward to working with you in the coming year.

Although I knew I could never be like Harold Strobel, Montana 4-H Specialist – I thought that would be a very good thing...
09/11/2026

Although I knew I could never be like Harold Strobel, Montana 4-H Specialist – I thought that would be a very good thing indeed. He generously wrote letters of recommendation to colleges I attended and jobs I was offered. In my eyes, there was no better role model.

To this day, I am no Harold Strobel. I’m quite sure he was an extrovert and never met a stranger. I, on the other hand, am an introvert and have done 4-H work in a very different way.

I sincerely hope I have made a difference in someone’s life during the 38 years I have worked ‘to make the best better’ through 4-H and Extension.

Today, my last official day in the office has been bittersweet. I am excited that I have an opportunity to spend more time traveling and doing things I have not had time (or energy?) to do. I will miss being an Extension Agent with the opportunity to tackle new challenges and find ways to benefit people and communities.

It has been my sincere pleasure to work (it’s not work when it’s fun!) in Wisconsin, Montana, and Kansas these past 38 years and am grateful for everyone who has worked with me and supported so many crazy ideas. Many hands make light work that’s fun!

I am staying in Goodland and will have to figure out what life looks like on the other side of work.

With Thanks - Karen

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09/11/2026

To have the KSU Horticulture Newsletter emailed to you, subscribe by sending an e-mail message to
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https://hnr.k-state.edu/extension/horticulture-resource-center/horticulture-newsletter/documents/2026/september2026/Horticulture_Newsletter_September-8-2026.pdf

The KSU Horticulture Newsletter is also available online at:
http://hnr.k-state.edu/extension/info-center/newsletters/

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