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Whether it’s cooking in the home kitchen or in the middle of a parking lot during a fall tailgate party, one tried-and-t...
09/04/2026

Whether it’s cooking in the home kitchen or in the middle of a parking lot during a fall tailgate party, one tried-and-true food safety step can keep you safe.
Wash your hands.

“That is your No. 1 defense against foodborne illness because your hands can hold a lot of germs and dirt, (including) under your fingernails,” said Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee.

https://extension.k-state.edu/news-and-publications/news/stories/2026/08/food-safety-washing-hands.html

Two of Kansas gardeners’ favored fruits may need attention now as the calendar creeps toward September.Kansas State Univ...
09/03/2026

Two of Kansas gardeners’ favored fruits may need attention now as the calendar creeps toward September.

Kansas State University horticulture expert Matt McKernan said pears are typically ready for harvest now through October, depending on the variety.

“Pears left to ripen on the tree may develop a gritty texture,” McKernan said. “Harvesting pears at maturity but before peak ripeness, along with a chilling period, can bring out the sweet flavors and a better texture.”

https://extension.k-state.edu/news-and-publications/news/stories/2026/08/horticulture-harvesting-pears-fertilizing-strawberries.html

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate our ribbon cutting for the Cooper Foreman Heirloom Garden! We welcome ev...
09/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate our ribbon cutting for the Cooper Foreman Heirloom Garden! We welcome everyone to come walk around the garden at KCKCC. The Extension Master Gardeners have put in so much work on this garden and it really showed through.

As part of National Good Neighbor Day on September 28, K‑State Extension – Wyandotte County invites you to join our Good...
09/01/2026

As part of National Good Neighbor Day on September 28, K‑State Extension – Wyandotte County invites you to join our Good Neighboring Challenge. Share your photos and stories to be entered into a drawing for a Dotte‑themed prize for your neighborhood. All entries need to be submitted by October 1, 2026.

You don’t have to start with a big event. Begin with something small—a friendly note, a quick check‑in, or a shared treat. As relationships grow, a simple food‑themed gathering can be a natural next step. The goal is always connection, not entertainment. Let's make the Dotte community stronger! 💪

https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_af7CQQpo72AR9Xw

Where food safety is concerned, a food thermometer is kind of like the swiss army knife. It’s a must-have, multi-use too...
08/31/2026

Where food safety is concerned, a food thermometer is kind of like the swiss army knife. It’s a must-have, multi-use tool in the kitchen.

“It is one of the most important tools consumers can use to know when food is cooked properly for safe consumption,” said Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee. “It’s useful for meat items, casseroles and even baked goods. Using a subjective method – such as ground meat color – can be misleading and lead to foodborne illness.

“Also, it can help with (assuring) the quality of a food item and reduce over-cooking.”
https://extension.k-state.edu/news-and-publications/news/stories/2026/08/food-safety-kitchen-thermometer.html

Included in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control’s sobering statistics on injuries and death in older adults due to fall...
08/30/2026

Included in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control’s sobering statistics on injuries and death in older adults due to falls are four very important words.

Falls can be prevented.

In fact, Kansas State University aging specialist Erin Martinez says that the Sunflower State’s extension service invests a great deal of its resources on programs that help older adults increase their confidence in staying upright.

“Preventing falls is something that we want to be talking about routinely and raising awareness because statistics show that 1 in 4 older adults report falling each year,” Martinez said. “In Kansas, it’s even higher – 29.9% of adults experience at least one fall every single year.”

https://extension.k-state.edu/news-and-publications/news/stories/2026/08/aging-fall-prevention-month.html

Many gardeners plant tomatoes, and while making salsa and spaghetti sauce or eating them whole during the summer months ...
08/29/2026

Many gardeners plant tomatoes, and while making salsa and spaghetti sauce or eating them whole during the summer months are popular choices, the fun can be extended well into the rest of the year.

Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee said tomatoes are also popular for freezing, canning or dehydrating to use later.

“Having basic options such as whole tomatoes, tomato juice or tomato sauce allows you to use tomatoes in many more recipes,” Blakeslee said.

https://extension.k-state.edu/news-and-publications/news/stories/2026/08/food-safety-canning-tomatoes.html

Got Salad?Kansas State University horticulture expert Matt McKernan says Kansas gardeners can maximize the growing seaso...
08/28/2026

Got Salad?

Kansas State University horticulture expert Matt McKernan says Kansas gardeners can maximize the growing season in Kansas by taking advantage of the fall growing season for many vegetable crops.

“Radishes, spinach, turnips, mustard, lettuce and other leafy greens can be planted from mid-August to early September, extending the harvest into fall,” McKernan said. “If you plan to plant seeds into the ground, plant them slightly deeper than recommended for spring. This will give seeds access to slightly cooler soil that retains more moisture.”

https://extension.k-state.edu/news-and-publications/news/stories/2026/08/horticulture-growing-fall-salad-garden.html

Some daily tasks – putting on socks, tying shoes, tucking a handkerchief in a back pocket – are normally pretty simple.B...
08/27/2026

Some daily tasks – putting on socks, tying shoes, tucking a handkerchief in a back pocket – are normally pretty simple.

But for many Americans, those become a greater challenge with age or inactivity. The ability to flex, bend, tug and pull diminishes if the muscles aren’t routinely exercised.

“Roughly, only 15% of older adults are getting the recommended amount of daily physical activity, which means that 85% are not,” said Sharolyn Jackson, K-State Extension’s northeast area family and consumer sciences specialist.

https://extension.k-state.edu/news-and-publications/news/stories/2026/08/health-stay-strong-stay-healthy.html

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