K-State Research and Extension

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Extension provides practical education you can trust to help people, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future.  Our philosophy is to help people help themselves by taking University knowledge to where people live, work, play, develop, and lead.  Our focus in Kansas is on solving grand challenges in our state around water, health, global food systems, community vitality, and developing tomorrow’s leaders.

Our extension staff provides resources and conducts educational programs in Leavenworth County for adult and youth in the following program areas:  

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Family and Consumer Sciences

4-H Youth Development

Community Vitality

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