K-State Extension - Sumner County

05/29/2026

May has come and gone.... which means it's time for another 4-H Newsletter!

There are lots of activities going on this summer so make sure to keep an eye on your email and our page to keep up! In this edition of the 4-H Newsletter we recognize our 4-H seniors who graduated this year. Check out the Member Highlights page to hear more about each of their 4-H experiences. We also have lots of project nights, shooting sports practices, and other events going on this summer. Be sure to also take a look at the Agent Notes which touches on the Friends of 4-H Award given out annually by Sumner County 4-H. Also don't forget to come and visit it us during 4-H Fair held in conjunction with the Wheat Festival in July!

05/29/2026

K-State horticulture specialist Matthew McKernan said that now is the time to start planting warm season vegetables.

K-State horticulture specialist Matt McKernan said that now is the time to start planting warm season vegetables.

05/27/2026

K-State beef cattle experts say there are several options for risk management strategies and producers may want to consider looking into them amid high cattle prices.

K-State beef cattle experts say there are several options for risk management strategies and producers may want to consider looking into them amid high cattle prices

05/21/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

05/20/2026

Something to consider taking a look at, especially with the weather we've had lately! ⛈️

Spring weather is here and power outages can happen. Sometimes food can be saved, sometimes it is best to toss it. Learn more at https://extension.k-state.edu/foodsafety/topics/disaster.html

05/15/2026

***Update: Power is back on!***

The power is out at our office, which means our phone lines are not working at the moment. Once power is back up, we will update. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

05/12/2026

Tractor Safety registration is still open, so don't miss out!

Tractor Safety will be offered on Thursday, May 28th in Mulvane this year! Please contact our office with any questions you may have.

Register here: https://bit.ly/TracSafe26

05/12/2026

Wheat Plot Tours begin tonight. See you there!

Here's this years Wheat Plot Tour flyer information!🌾

Please contact the Sumner County Extension Office at 620-326-7477, or email at [email protected], with any questions.

05/06/2026

🍀Don't miss out!!🍀

The deadline for 4-H Discovery Days is coming up on Friday May 8th. Discovery Days is an opportunity like no other. 4-Her's ages 13-18 (by 4-H standards) get to experience life as a K-State student. Attendees get to live on life as a college student for 3 days in Manhattan. Youth get to live in the dorms, choose from a selection of exciting classes to take, and make friends with 4-Her's from across Kansas. If you or a 4-Her you know are interested please reach out to the Extension Office.

05/04/2026

4-H families, please make sure to check your email for more information. Registration closes today at 5:00pm.