K-State Research and Extension is all about improving lives, livelihoods and communities. To do that, the organization is constantly looking for ways to do so more efficiently and effectively. One approach that’s had widespread success over the last several years has been combining individual county offices into multi-county districts, which allows for specialization, sustainability and other advantages. On July 1, Kansas added two more extension districts, bringing the number to 20. Finney and Scott Counties formed the West Plains District, and Dickinson and Marion County created the Chisholm Trail District.

Guest for this episode:

Jim Lindquist is the associate director for field operations with K-State Research and Extension. He has held numerous positions in his 40+ years as a leader in extension.

Links to resources:

• Map and contact information for K-State Research and Extension districts and counties
• K-State Research and Extension homepage
• K-State Research and Extension COVID-19 Resources page
• Kansas State University COVID-19 updates

The Extension Files is a product of K-State Research and Extension, which is Kansas State University’s outreach and education system. We have an office in every one of Kansas’ 105 counties.

The goal for K-State Research and Extension is to be everyday Kansans’ trusted source for relevant, unbiased research and information to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future.

In Kansas, extension agents’ expertise and deep network of connections cover a wide array of topics:

• food (from livestock and crop production to preparation and preservation)
• families and community
• 4-H youth development
• finances
• health in all stages of life
• gardening
• landscaping
• … and much more

Check out the K-State Research and Extension website to learn more. The quickest way to find us on Facebook and Twitter is to search for #KSRE.

To provide feedback about this podcast, email us at ksrenews@ksu.edu.