Making a difference in your life
Welcome to Harvey County. Your local K-State Research and Extension office is a tremendous resource for finding the information that you need. Love gardening? Check out our Lawn and Garden page. If you are interested in being a part of 4-H or a helpful volunteer, our 4-H Youth Development page has all of the information you need to get started. Visit Farm Management, crops and livestock if you need information about... you guessed it, crops and livestock! Family and Consumer Science topics include Foods and Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyles, Home Budgeting, and much more.
Harvey County Farmers Market
Come to the Farmer's Market and check out our vendors! Find the best in-season, local produce, crafts and items each Saturday of the season from 8am to noon. 301 N. Main in Newton - behind The Breadbasket in the Old Mill Plaza parking lot. Special events will be added to the calendar through the season. Get your vendor application and come join us!
Kids in the Kitchen (grades 2-4)
Join Abby from K-State Research & Extension in learning your way around the kitchen! This FREE 3-session program is designed to boost kids' nutrition and fitness awareness while teaching them how to prepare healthy snacks. See the Health and Nutrition tab for more information!
Living Well Wednesday
The Virtual Learning Series, Living Well Wednesday, hosted by K-State Research and Extension, is a series of online wellness webinars geared toward various topics. The series is on the first Wednesday of the month. See the schedule and check out October's topic, "Who Gets Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate?" on the Health and Nutrition tab.
Pressure cooker vs pressure canner - are they the same?
Upcoming Events
- Farmers Market Saturdays, 8am to Noon
- Kids in the Kitchen (grades 2-4)
- Master Gardener Volunteer Training Classes Sept-Dec
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