Position description and application link is located here! To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and application. Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted by email to Rebecca McFarland, District Director, at rmcfarla@ksu.edu. Email subject: “4-H Program Manager Application.”

 

 

 

Receive K-State Research and Extension information through two broadcasts: Agriculture Today (daily) and Sound Living (weekly). Each program features K-State Research and Extension specialists, programs, research, and more. Find details about broadcasts, recordings, and podcasts here. Valuable information for you in an audio format!

 

Read the Frontier District's 2025 Annual Report. We look forward to working with you and serving you in 2026!

 

2025 Outgoing Board Member Recognition

Since the formation of the Frontier District in 2010, both Peggy Tucker and Jarred Sterling have exemplified extraordinary leadership and unwavering dedication to the governing board. Both Peggy Tucker and Jarred Sterling previously served on their respective county Extension Councils and were appointed by the county commissioners to serve a three-year term on the district board. They will continue to serve until December 9, which will be their last district board meeting.

Peggy represents Osage County and has served as chair, vice chair, and secretary of the board, as well as on the Family and Consumer Science Program Development Committee. Jarred represents Franklin County and has served as treasurer for the past 11 years and is a member of the Community Vitality Program Development Committee. Peggy and Jarred have established the very foundation of this board, shaping its success by being progressive yet grounded in the values of service, stewardship, and community.

Joel Sprague has served on the board since 2014, when Anderson County joined the district. Joel has served as vice chair, chair, and is a member of the 4-H Youth Development Program Development Committee. Joel also served on the State Extension Advisory Council for one three-year term.

Doug Shoup represents Osage County has served on the board the past four years. Doug brings a unique perspective as a former Extension area agronomist for Southeast Kansas. Joel serves on the Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Development Committee.

Link to Dr. Baum's April 1st presentation on the Monarch butterfly

Keith Harmoney's presentation: Considerations for Tree and Brush Management

Jack Lemmon's presentation: Using Prescribed Burning as a Management Strategy of Sericea Lespedeza and Old-World Bluestem

Due to winter weather, the Land Values and Leases meeting hosted by the Frontier Extension District on Wednesday, Jan. 8, was transitioned from an in-person meeting to an online meeting. The recording of the meeting is found here:

The slides used by each presenter are linked here:

Presentation: Kansas Land Values and Economic Outlook; Robin Reid, Extension Farm Economist, K-State Agricultural Economics

Presentation: Negotiating in Agriculture; Megan N. Hughes, PhD, K-State Agricultural Economics

Presentation: Kansas Farm Lease Law; Roger A. McEowen, Professor of Agricultural Law and Taxation, Washburn University School of Law

Approximately 90 individuals from across Kansas gathered in Garnett on Sept. 10 to get an up close look at agricultural uses of unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly called drones. Speakers covered issues from herbicide application to feedyard research to natural resource conservation sensing to pasture research. In addition, Spencer Schrader, flight operations manager for K-State Salina’s Uncrewed Aircraft Systems program, gave an overview of topics that included regulations, types of drones and their applications, and making aerial applications with a drone. Schrader also flew a drone for participants to observe. The meeting was sponsored by the Frontier Extension District and the Coffey County Extension office, as well as the Anderson County and Coffey County conservation districts.

Presentation: Applications for Drone Use in the Feedyard; Haley Larson, Ph.D.

Presentation: Unmanned Aircraft Systems – State of the Industry: Drones; Spencer Schrader, UAS Flight Operations Manager

Presentation: KDA’s Role When Applying Herbicides Using Drones; Kelly Navinsky-Wenzl, Program Manager Pesticide and Fertilizer

Presentation: Using Drones in the Pastures; Jaymelynn Farney, Ph.D.

 

Catch us on the radio!

Don't forget to tune in to KOFO 103.7 FM or 1220 AM three days a week to get Frontier Extension District updates.

Missed a program? Go to the KOFO Recordings page to hear previous radio programs.

 

All Frontier District Offices

Open

8:00 am-noon and 1:00-5:00 pm

Closed

noon-1:00 pm for lunch

Frontier District

2025 Holiday Schedule

The Garnett, Lyndon and Ottawa offices will be closed on

Tuesday, November 11

Thursday, November 27 - Friday, November 28

Thursday, December 25 - Friday, January 2, 2026