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Horticulture Industry Training
Scheduled for November 13th
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The 2024 Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training Workshop, for those that work in the horticulture industry, will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 8:00am to 5:00pm at the K-State Research & Extension Education Center, 7001 W. 21st St. N. in Wichita, KS.
Anyone who commercially applies pesticides for control of insects, diseases, weeds, or other pests is required by the Kansas Department of Agriculture to be certified in order to ensure the safe use of pesticides within our communities. Once certified, commercial applicators must renew their licenses every 3 years by either receiving continuing education credits (such as through the Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training Workshop) or by examination. This process verifies that a commercial pesticide applicator has adequate knowledge of the types of pesticide application that he or she intends to perform, before legally being allowed to do so. Ongoing education and training programs such as this one give consumers confidence that the person applying pesticides to their lawn and landscape is knowledgeable and qualified to safely do so.
The 2024 Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training Workshop, hosted by the K-State Research & Extension office in Sedgwick County, is the largest training opportunity in South Central Kansas for commercial pesticide applicators. Training topics will include weed, insect, and disease identification and management for turf grass and ornamental plants, as well as an update on Kansas laws for pesticide applicators. Click here for a brochure with complete schedule details and event information.
The registration fee is $70 through November 1st, 2024. After November 1st, registration will be $85.00 per person. Registration will close on Friday, November 8, 2024. Register online here.
For more information, contact Matthew McKernan at 316-660-0140, mckernan@ksu.edu or Angie Brooks at 316-660-0144, abrooks@ksu.edu.
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While we enjoy the beauty of our gardens, deer, rabbit, moles, and other wildlife often look to our gardens to enjoy an all you can eat buffet. Don’t let wildlife cause damage to your garden. Learn more about how you can protect your garden during our next K-State Garden Hour webinar on the Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 as we discuss “Rabbit, Mole, and Deer Mitigation”. Join Dr. Drew Ricketts, K-State Wildlife Management Specialist, as he shares tips on how to deer proof and rabbit proof your garden. This free webinar will be presented live from Noon to 1pm, and recorded and available online. Register for upcoming webinars or find past recordings online at: www.ksre-learn.com/KStateGardenHour | |
Save the date! The 2025 Local Food Producer Workshop will be held at the K-State Research and Extension Education Center – Sedgwick County in Wichita, KS on Saturday, February 1st. This workshop is for those selling at farmers’ markets, direct-to-consumer, and farm stands. Registration and schedule details coming soon. | |
Tips for Saving Leftovers | |
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This article was published in the November 2024 “You Asked It!” K-State Research and Extension E-Newsletter. Source: National Center for Home Food Preservation
Leftovers are either loved or hated. But leftovers can save you meal prep time when you need a meal in a hurry. So what are the options for saving leftovers?
1. If perishable foods have been left at room temperature (above 40°F) for more than two hours, they should not be saved. Best practice is to refrigerate leftovers within two hours and use or freeze the leftovers within four days' time.
2. Many foods can be frozen for later use. Divide into small portions and package in freezer safe packaging, such as freezer bags or plastic containers designated for the freezer. Remove as much air as possible for best results. Thaw frozen foods in the refrigerator or reheat in the microwave for a quick meal.
3. There are no recommendations to home can leftovers. No safe tested process has ever been developed for this type of canned food. The heat processing can greatly decrease the quality also. As a reminder, there are no safe canning methods for re-canning larger containers of canned food. Learn more at https://nchfp.uga.edu/faqs/miscellaneous-questions/category/faq-canning.
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This article was published in the November 2024 “You Asked It!” K-State Research and Extension E-Newsletter.
Turkey is about to become front and center on many holiday tables. Here are some resources to help keep the gift of foodborne illness away from your celebrations.
Let’s Talk Turkey—A guide to safely prepping and roasting turkey.
Stuffing and Food Safety—Whether you call it stuffing, filling or dressing, it requires safe handling and cooking. It is best to cook this tasty side dish outside of the turkey.
Other tips include:
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First Friday E-Call: November 1, 2024.
What is the Economic Impact of Trails
Elizabeth Burger, Sunflower Foundation
Mike Scanlon, Former City Manager & Consultant
https://ksre-learn.com/ecall
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The Real Prize: Knowing Your Worth | |
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Have you ever noticed how some children believe their worth hinges on winning a game or performing perfectly? This mindset can be troubling, especially since many parents might have grown up in similar environments where praise was tied to achievements. This belief, often called "performance-based self-esteem," can create an unhealthy obsession with perfection and diminish fundamental motivation. When kids feel valued only for their victories, they risk becoming anxious about failure, struggling to bounce back from setbacks, and losing the joy of activities that don’t come with a guaranteed prize. But guess what? It’s vital to teach our children that this isn’t true! We need to emphasize that their worth isn't tied to winning or external validation. By consistently reinforcing this message, we can help them develop a healthier sense of self-esteem and a love for learning and growing, regardless of the outcomes.
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4-H and Youth Development | |
The new 4-H year has begun and along with that comes new 4-H members, new club leaders and new project leaders and volunteers. But, November is when we celebrate the accomplishments of our past year 4-H youth, leaders and volunteers. A 4-H Achievement and Project Award ceremony is held to award our youth of all ages with the yearly pin they have met the requirements of and applied for, and other special awards. Some of the special awards include recognizing members that have been dedicated to the 4-H program for ten years, members that have qualified for the prestigious Key award, Helping Hand award, Kiwanis award, Spirit of 4-H award, and Teen Service award. Clubs also compete for the Purple Seal, Record Book Completion award, and Community Service award. We also like to use this time to show our appreciation to the many club leaders, project leaders and other volunteers who work so hard and donate many hours of service to help make 4-H a wonderful experience by empowering our youth with skills that will last a lifetime. There are over 30 projects available in which to participate. By empowering our youth, they are able to give back to their communities, be a positive influence to other youth and make a positive difference in the world around us. All of our leaders and volunteers are crucial in making our 4-H program a success, and we express our appreciation to them all. If you would like more information on the 4-H program and how to join 4-H in Sedgwick County or would like to become a volunteer, please contact the Extension 4-H Office at 316-660-0111 or 316-660-0115. | |
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In classrooms across Sedgwick County, 4-H School Enrichment staff have brought exciting STEM activities to our students through indi robots (dubbed “Steve” and friends). In the “Screenless Coding with Steve” class, students get to learn Steve’s language through color coded tiles and use sequential thinking to accomplish tasks with Steve. Working in teams, youth must discover which color tiles signal which commands and move through obstacle courses and secret code challenges. This is a great lesson to develop teamwork, math skills, and strategy. Interested in bringing Steve to your classroom? Check out our website here: www.sedgwick.ksu.edu/4-h-youth/school-resources/coding.html
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K-State Launches Effort to
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Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service
K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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This monthly e-newsletter is intended to inform citizens of events, activities and research-based information from K-State Research and Extension Center - Sedgwick County
7001 W. 21st St. N., Wichita, Kansas 67205
K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer. K-State Research and Extension is committed to making its services, activities, and programs accessible to all participants. If you have special requirements due to a physical, vision or hearing disability, please contact:
Dr. Brantley, PhD, Extension Director, Sedgwick County 316-660-0105
K State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county extension offices, experiment fields, area extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu
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