The K-State Research & Extension is sponsoring the 2020 Speakers Bureau, featuring District Extension Agents. The agents will address elementary and secondary schools; civic and professional organizations; and community groups.
This year’s topics are:
Check Your Credit will ask the question, “When was the last time you checked your credit?” One in five people have an error on at least one of their credit reports, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Learn more about how to establish yourself as financially capable.
Everything But the Moo will illustrate many of the non-food items made from cattle. The program is based on the idea that Native Americans used every part of the buffalo and wasted nothing. Today, we still use nearly every part of the food animal. Examples of these products include leather, gelatin, china, cosmetics and fertilizers.
Herb Growing addresses the versatility of herbs for culinary or medicinal purposes. Are you interested in learning how to grown your own herbs? This presentation will cover herb care and maintenance, and how to incorporate herbs into the landscape, as well as tips for growing herbs in your kitchen.
Let’s Play Leadership in the Classroom offers various team-building games that encourage adults and students to work together and gain important leadership skills. This program can be adjusted for a specific leadership request as a program on demand.
The Opioid Crisis provides an introductory overview of the opioid crisis that is sweeping our nation at an alarming rate. Drug abuse, dependence, and overdose are issues that affect the lives of millions of Americans, and Kansas is not exempt. Two counties is the Southwind District have been identified as having a greater risk than the national average for this epidemic. Education is key to address the opioid crisis.
Alzheimer’s 101 or Gray for a Day explores the age-related sensory and functional challenges some adults might face with age. One in three seniors will experience some form of dementia. The 101 session will cover the differences between age-related memory loss and dementia. Gray for a Day explores hands-on activities that simulate changes aging adults might face.
Succession Planning will provide an opportunity to explore the step-by-step process where families can work together to develop a plan to incorporate the next owner and pass on knowledge and resources that will sustain a farming or business operation. The purpose is to spark conversations about planning.
These presentations are flexible with location and presentation time — from a short 30-minute engagement to a longer format if needed. All presentations are offered free and by appointment only.
Call 620-625-8645 (Yates Center) or 620-365-2242 (Iola) for more information or go to www.southwind.ksu.edu or on Facebook.
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