The recent stormy weather in southeast Kansas has left some without power for several days this month. In addition to losing power, this meant that some also lost food when their perishable food was not…

Being outside during the summertime can feel like a constant battle against nature and all the creepy crawly things. Mosquitoes, ticks and chiggers are some of the hardest pests to fight during this time of…

The Southwind Extension District is hosting a “Spa and Relaxation Program” in Iola this summer.  Youth from ages 7 to 18, along with their mom, grandma, or guardian, are invited to attend a one-day session…

Most of us don’t appreciate trees until they’re gone, said Krista Harding, horticulture agent with the Southwind Extension District. A drought that has extended more than a year is taking a significant toll on trees.…

Improper posture plays a larger role than you might think when it comes to muscle fatigue and body aches. Here are things to look for. Fifty percent of people in the industrialized world suffer from…

Cortney O’Brien, of Erie, saw first-hand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children’s education. She worked as a teacher when classes were canceled and shifted online during the pandemic.  “That was hard. Not only…

Over the past several weeks, I have offered a program called Gray for a Day to several Family and Consumer Science high school classes across the Southwind District.  The main goal of this program is…

Corn planting is right around the corner for the Southwind District. It is time to consider adding a residual herbicide to your corn, weed management plan. Residual herbicides that kill weed seeds/seedlings as they germinate…

Spring has sprung, but we still haven’t received adequate moisture to pull the area out of a drought situation. According to the most recent U.S. Drought Monitor, all of the Southwind District counties remain in…

One thing we can count on in life is change. I was recently asked to present on advance directives and was reminded what an important topic it is.  Though not always easy, providing some clarity…