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K-State Extension, Midway District We are Kansas State University in your local community; education you can trust to help solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future. Who Are We?

We are the local branch of Kansas State University. Our offices, an extension of the university, are located in Ellsworth and Russell, Kansas. K-State Research and Extension, Midway District is a unique partnership with Kansas State University, local government in Ellsworth and Russell counties, and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Cooperative Extension Service. We have been working together to address local issues since the early 1900s. Welcome to the official Kansas State University Midway Extension District Facebook account! We encourage thoughtful discussion and interaction relevant to the purpose of the page. The purpose of Kansas State University social media pages is limited to focusing on the university's mission, goals, and programs. Content must be relevant to the topic discussed, relevant to this particular page, and to the point. Content that is excessively long or repetitive is subject to removal. Content that is profane, threatening, obscene, a violation of intellectual property rights or privacy laws, creating a security or privacy risk, spam, defamatory, infringing on another person's rights, commercial advertising by a third party, otherwise violates local, county, state or federal laws, or incites or solicits illegal conduct or violence, is prohibited. By posting content to the site, you represent that you own or otherwise have all the rights necessary to lawfully use that content and/or that the use of the content is permitted by fair use, as applicable. The university reserves the right to remove any material for nonconformity with this policy. Users acknowledge that the security of the site cannot be guaranteed, that use of the site is voluntary, and assume the risks associated with such use, releasing and holding harmless the university from any and all claims related thereto. The university does not necessarily endorse, support, agree with, or verify the validity of the content shared on its social media sites by users. The appearance of comments, external hyperlinks, or any information contained within "follows", "likes", "retweets" and similar actions on social media pages do not necessarily constitute endorsement or support by the university. If you have questions, please contact [email protected].

🍓Walt is here to remind you to order your August   basket from Gene's Heartland, Ellsworth! You get a FRESH produce bund...
17/08/2026

🍓Walt is here to remind you to order your August basket from Gene's Heartland, Ellsworth! You get a FRESH produce bundle for only $15+tax. (This produce is straight off the truck!)

Orders must be placed and paid for by Wednesday, August 19 at NOON by stopping in or calling Gene's Heartland, Ellsworth directly at 785.472.4111.

Pick up your basket at our NEW distribution site, American Legion Post 174 - Ellsworth, KS, on Friday, August 21 from NOON - 12:45p.

‼️Note our distribution site for 2026 is American Legion Post 174 - Ellsworth, KS‼️

👏🏻This program is brought to you by continued support from our outstanding partners: American Legion Post 174 - Ellsworth, KS, Ellsworth County Medical Center, Gene's Heartland, Ellsworth, and Grow Ellsworth County.

The Midway District Russell office will be closed Monday morning from 8 am - 1 pm on August 17th. Call our Ellsworth off...
17/08/2026

The Midway District Russell office will be closed Monday morning from 8 am - 1 pm on August 17th. Call our Ellsworth office at 785-472-4442 with any questions or if you need assistance.

🍓It’s time to order your August     basket from Gene's Heartland, Ellsworth! You get a FRESH produce bundle for only $15...
14/08/2026

🍓It’s time to order your August basket from Gene's Heartland, Ellsworth! You get a FRESH produce bundle for only $15+tax. (This produce is straight off the truck!)

Orders must be placed and paid for by Wednesday, August 19 at NOON by stopping in or calling Gene's Heartland, Ellsworth directly at 785.472.4111.

Pick up your basket at our NEW distribution site, American Legion Post 174 - Ellsworth, KS, on Friday, August 21 from NOON - 12:45p.

‼️Note our distribution site for 2026 is American Legion Post 174 - Ellsworth, KS‼️

👏🏻This program is brought to you by continued support from our outstanding partners: American Legion Post 174 - Ellsworth, KS, Ellsworth County Medical Center, Gene's Heartland, Ellsworth, and Grow Ellsworth County.

🍓🚲 Smoothies powered by kid power!Midway FCS Agent Jessica Kootz wrapped up her summer visits at Ellsworth Childcare and...
05/08/2026

🍓🚲 Smoothies powered by kid power!

Midway FCS Agent Jessica Kootz wrapped up her summer visits at Ellsworth Childcare and Learning Center with a “Rock the Bike” activity.

Jess, NW FCS Specialist Ashley Svaty, and the school aged class talked about healthy eating, the importance of fruits and veggies, and staying active. The blender bike was a huge hit, and the kids were amazed that they could blend their own tasty snack just by pedaling!

Thanks, Ellsworth Childcare and Learning Center, for a great summer! 💜

🎉Congratulations to Midway Extension District Crop Production and Horticulture Agent Craig Dinkel, who received the 2026...
03/08/2026

🎉Congratulations to Midway Extension District Crop Production and Horticulture Agent Craig Dinkel, who received the 2026 Achievement Award for the state of Kansas at the NACAA AM/PIC in Denver, Colorado, July 8th -12th.
The recipients of this award have less than ten years of service in the Cooperative Extension Service, and have been selected by their peers and are being recognized for excellence in their field of professionalism and impactful Extension Programming.

🌪️💧 Learning was swirling with excitement at the Ellsworth Childcare and Learning Center School-Age Classroom with Midwa...
29/07/2026

🌪️💧 Learning was swirling with excitement at the Ellsworth Childcare and Learning Center School-Age Classroom with Midway FCS Agent Jessica Kootz! 💧🌪️

Youth explored the fascinating world of weather by reviewing the water cycle and learning about how tornadoes form. We discussed how water moves through our environment and the important role weather plays in our everyday lives.

To bring our lesson to life, the children became young scientists and created their own tornadoes in a bottle! Watching the spinning vortex form before their eyes was a fun and hands-on way to connect science concepts with real-world weather phenomena.

We love providing opportunities for curiosity, discovery, and learning through interactive experiences. 🌦️🔬🌪️

☀️ Beat the Heat & Stay Safe! 💧With these hot summer temperatures, it’s important to take care of yourself and your love...
26/07/2026

☀️ Beat the Heat & Stay Safe! 💧

With these hot summer temperatures, it’s important to take care of yourself and your loved ones. Remember to:

✅ Drink plenty of water throughout the day—even if you don’t feel thirsty
✅ Avoid sugary, caffeinated, or alcoholic drinks that can contribute to dehydration
✅ Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing
✅ Take breaks in the shade or air conditioning when possible
✅ Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle, even for a few minutes
✅ Check on older adults, neighbors, and anyone who may be more vulnerable to the heat

Watch for signs of heat-related illness, including dizziness, headache, nausea, excessive sweating, or confusion. If you start feeling unwell, move to a cool place, drink water, and seek medical attention if symptoms worsen.

Let's stay cool, stay hydrated, and enjoy summer safely! 🌞💦

🌧️☁️ Hands-on learning is the best kind of learning! ☁️🌧️Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Jessica Kootz, had a wonder...
15/07/2026

🌧️☁️ Hands-on learning is the best kind of learning! ☁️🌧️

Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Jessica Kootz, had a wonderful time visiting the school-aged classroom at Ellsworth Childcare and Learning Center today! They explored the four parts of the water cycle and talked about how clouds form and eventually produce rain.

The youth got to put their knowledge into action with a fun experiment. Using a glass of water topped with shaving cream "clouds," they carefully added food coloring until their clouds became saturated and "rained" down into the water below. It was a great visual demonstration of precipitation and a fantastic way to see science come to life right before their eyes!

As if that wasn't exciting enough, some of the youth decided to get creative and transform their clouds into volcanoes—complete with erupting reactions! 🌋

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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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