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K-State Research and Extension seeks input from Kansas citizens
Donna Krug

The start of a new year is always a good time to ask the question, “How are we doing?” We here at K-State Research and Extension are doing just that. Officials with a statewide network that has provided unbiased, research-based information on issues important to Kansans for 108 years are reaching out to learn more about how the organization can best serve residents of the state.

K-State Research and Extension has released a public survey to ask current and prospective users about the information needs. Gregg Hadley, director of extension, said the brief survey will inform the organization’s efforts to provide education and information in every Kansas county. 

“The services we provide are designed to improve Kansans’ lives and communities through education and engagement,” Hadley said. The results of this survey will help our dedicated extension specialists, agents and researchers provide information and assistance that best meet the needs of our K-State Research and Extension users. 

K-State Research and Extension has offices in every Kansas county, including extension agents and others who provide information and programs specific to local needs.

Any Kansas resident over age 18 is eligible to take the survey in English https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ST2ZLM5  or Spanish  http://www,surveymonkey.com/r/SRH9W59  New Boston Creative Group LLC of Manhattan is conducting the survey.

I hope many of you who are reading this will take a few minutes and go to the survey link and complete it. We want to hear from you! Questions regarding the survey can be directed to Jerry Grasso, director of communications solutions for K-State Research and Extension at 785-532-5806 or jerry.grasso@ksu.edu 

Retirement Celebration is set for Kansas Day

It seems fitting that as my Extension career winds down and I begin the next chapter that we have a celebration on Kansas Day. Plus, it works well for some of my family to join me for the day. I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to work with so many people within our communities. You have made my Extension career satisfying and full of wonderful memories. The come-and-go celebration is set for Sunday, Jan. 29th, from 1-3 p.m. at the Great Bend Activity Center, 2715 18th Street. I’m working on a photo display that dates back to the '90s. If you come by the Activity Center next Sunday, you may even find a photo of yourself!


Donna Krug is the Family & Consumer Science Agent with K-State Research and Extension – Cottonwood District. Contact her at 620-793-1910 or dkrug@ksu.edu.