Wildcat Wednesday: 4-H Record Books

Will Morris from the K-State Extension office stops by the studio to talk about 4-H Record Books. For those not in 4-H — it’s a book that keeps track of details of projects. From the financials to what it even is. Will sat with Tawnya to talk about the importance of them to those in 4-H.

 

Previous Wildcat Wednesday Segments:

Wildcat Wednesday: What are champion trees?

Wildcat Wednesday: What are champion trees?

If it’s Wednesday, you know what that means…it’s time for another Wildcat Wednesday. This week our very own Tawnya Bach sat down with Jesse Gilmore from the K-State Extension Office to learn more about “champion trees” and how you can go to your local K-State Extension Office to nominate one.

Learning about the Kansas Youth Leadership Forum

It’s Wednesday and that means it’s time for another Wildcat Wednesday segment! The K-State Extension Office is holding an event known as the “Kansas Youth Leadership Forum.” What is that exactly? It’s to help build leadership skills and potential through workshops. There are also consulting groups, inspirational speakers, and more! In addition to this, the 2022 state 4-H youth leadership council will be elected. Also taking place at this forum, up to 6 national 4-H conference delegates will be selected.

Food education? It’s as easy as SNAP

Stefanie Smirl and Cristina Rueda, Nutrition Educators from the K-State Extension District, stopped by the studio to talk to KOAM’s Tawnya Bach about food education. But what does food education mean? For these two nutrition educators, it’s a two-fold education: EFNEP and SNAP.

Christina teaches the EFNEP, or Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program. This program teaches about buying food on a budget, planning nutritious and quick meals, preparing recipes, MyPlate, food safety, and breastfeeding. These classes are free for those who have WIC, Head Start, free or reduced lunch, and SNAP.

And speaking of SNAP…Stefanie Smirl teaches SNAP-Ed, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education. These classes cover lessons about MyPlate, budgeting, goal setting, meal planning, and physical activity. Her classes are free for those who qualify for SNAP benefits, or schools that qualify for free and reduced lunches. These classes are available for 3rd through 5th grade, and high school through the end of life.

If you’d like more information about either of these classes, click here to go to K-State Research and Extension District.

The Broomsedge Project: learning more about the invasive weed

FREDONIA, Kan. — The K-State Extension office hosts a workshop teaching people about Broomsedge. Also known as “Poverty Grass” and “Sagegrass” this invasive weed is so stiff they used to make brooms out of it. Hence why it’s also called Broomsedge. If you want to learn more about this invasive weed — you can sign up for their Broomsedge Field Trial News event! The first one in Fredonia is on October 8th from 11 AM to 2 PM (and yes, there’s still time to sign up for this event on Saturday)! Lunch is also provided. There is also a second one of these events on October 22nd from 11 AM to 2 PM in Caney, KS. If you wish to sign up for either one of these events just call Pam at 620-378-2866. More information can also be found on their website.

Wild Cat Wednesday: Kitchen Kids Camp

 

Finding things to do for your kids over the summer can be hard, however, Holly Miner with the K-State extension has a camp for your kid! They’ll learn valuable cooking skills, safety tips, and so much more. There are multiple camps because it’s being held at multiple locations.

 

The Greenbush location is filling up fast, so if you want a spot there you’ll have to snag it quickly by clicking on the word “Greenbush” and scan the QR Code to sign up! The other locations can be signed up via this link.  There are multiple camp locations!

  • Fredonia: OldIron 4-H building on June 14-16 from 9 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Parsons: Wesley United Methodist Church on June 28-30 from 9 AM to 11:30 AM
  • Independence: ICC West Campus Culinary Kitchen on July 12-14 from 1 PM to 3:30 PM

 

 

 

Wildcat Wednesday: 4-H Favorite Foods Show

If it’s Wednesday that means it’s time for another Wildcat Wednesday. This week,  Cheri Nelsen from the K-State extension office joins us to talk about 4-H’s Favorite Foods Show.  The show is on June 13th and it’s at the Wilson County Old Iron Club from 4 PM to 6:30 PM. How does one participate?

  • Step 1:  Find a theme for your table (Mexican, Chinese, BBQ, Picnic, Tea party, Holiday theme, etc.)
  • Step 2: Plan a menu – main dish, side dishes, dessert (whatever is applicable)
  • Step 3: Pick one dish to present to the judge. Can be the main dish, side dish, dessert, etc. but just pick one to physically make. This dish you will show to the judge and discuss how you made it as well as the nutritional value.
  •  Step 4: Save the entry form on the website to your computer, fill it out, and email it to cnelsen@ksu.edu. All entries should be submitted by June 9th. This will be an in-person event. A virtual option will be available, but they strongly encourage everyone to participate in-person.
  • Step 5: Find the dishes, centerpiece and table, picnic table, or table of any form that fits your theme.

Wildcat Wednesday: Stay Healthy, Live Strong

FREDONIA, KS — Tara Solomon-Smith from the K-State extension office stops by the studio to talk about a program titled “Stay Healthy, Live Strong.” What is it? It’s an evidence-based program for older adults that last 8 weeks and includes 16 exercise classes. These classes meet twice weekly for one hour.

Benefits from this program include: increased muscle strength, improved balance, enhances flexibility, strengthening bones, helping control weight, lifting depression, reduces stress as well as risks for heart disease.

It also aims to improve health alongside the quality of life. The program incorporates the following: warm-up exercises, 8 strength-based exercises with or without hand and ankle weights, and cool-down stretches.

It’s on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting May 31st and runs through July 21st. It’s $20 per person. Checks need to be made out and sent to the following: Wildcat Extension District RM 1 615 Madison Ft. Scott, KS 66736.

If you have questions please feel free to contact Tara Solomon-Smith:

  • 620-378-2167
  • Or email her at: tsolomn@ksu.edu

Wildcat Wednesday: 4-H Club Days

 

Wildcat Wednesday: 4-H Club Days. Will Morrison stops by the studio to talk about 4-H club days and how to get involved.

 

Other Wildcat Wednesdays:

Wildcat Wednesday: Real World 4-H Applications

 

How a young entrepreneur could benefit from a competition

GIRARD, Kan. – Julie Smith from the K-State Extension Office Promotes the Young Entrepreneur Competition. Tanner Ulbrich, a high school student, competed in the competition. He spoke about the benefit of it and his experiences.