K-State Extension Douglas County
Enriching Douglas County residents with research-based information, resources, and opportunities.
Welcome
K-State Extension is a short name for the Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. We are a partnership between Kansas State University and federal, state, and county government, with offices in every Kansas county.
Not a Douglas County, KS resident? See your County's extension office
Become an Extension Master Gardener
Extension Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who provide research-based horticultural information to the public through a variety of activities. Training begins each year in September with weekly online training sessions and in-person activities. Classes end in early December and new volunteers must contribute 40 hours of volunteer work the following year.
Upcoming Events
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Independence Day (Observed)
July 3, 2026
Our office will be closed in observation of Independence Day. š
Final Deadline for Lawrence Food Business Summit Applications
July 6, 2026
The Food Business Start-Up Summit is a hands-on, two-day working retreat designed to help Kansas food and farm entrepreneurs make real progress on their businesses. Rather than sitting through presentations, participants work alongside trusted advisors and peers to tackle challenges like licensing, financing, production, distribution, and growth. Bring your key partners (teams of up to three) and step away from daily operations to gain clarity, build confidence, and leave with a practical action plan tailored to your business.
Learn more and Apply!
Taco Tuesday Day Camp
July 7, 2026
Explore nutrition, kitchen skills, and food creativity while preparing tasty tacos and learning how to build balanced meals
Register today!
Poultry Pullorum Testing for Douglas County Fair
July 11, 2026
ALL POULTRY (except waterfowl & pigeons) are required to show proof of being P-T clean by one of the following:
- Originate from a certified U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid clean flock if coming from a hatchery or out of state (certificate required at check-in).
- Show proof of negative test at check-in of the county fair. Blood test must be within 90 days of show.
4-H Contest Day
July 12, 2026
Contest Day is a come-and-go event. HOWEVER, if you plan to participate in more than one contest, please arrive as early as possible to ensure you have enough time to complete each one. Participants planning to enter multiple contests should arrive no later than 1:00 p.m.
**All participants must check in at Deal Six Auditorium**
IMPORTANT! All 4-H Contests take place on July 12 from 12:30-3pm, except Livestock Judging, which will take place on July 30th at the Douglas County Fair!
Please register by July 7 for CONTEST DAY. Registration is not required, but it helps us plan each contest.