Serving Chautauqua and Elk Counties
The Rolling Prairie District covers Chautauqua and Elk Counties. We provide relevant, reliable information related to Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, Horticulture, 4-H and Youth Development, Family Life, Healthy Living, and much more. We take programs to schools, gardens, community centers, and other places.
Our philosophy is to help people help themselves by taking university knowledge to where people live, work, play, develop, and lead. We work at being responsive to the needs of the people by focusing our resources on providing quality information, education and problem-solving programs for real concerns.
Offices are located in Sedan and Howard and are open Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - Noon and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sedan Office: 620-725-5890
215 N. Chautauqua (3rd floor, Courthouse)
Sedan, KS 67361
Howard Office: 620-374-2174
130 S. Pennsylvania
Howard, KS 67349
Office Staff - The Rolling Prairie Extension District is taking applications for a Full-Time position. This position will be located in the Sedan office. Good communication, computer, social media, digital delivery, and book-keeping skills are a must. Applicant must also be well organized, willing and able to give presentations, knowledgeable in youth development, and be able to multi-task. Driver’s license and clean driving record required. Salary will be based on work experience and skill level. Associates degree is preferred. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications and job descriptions are available at the https://www.rollingprairie.k-state.edu/. For more information, contact Richard Fechter at 620-374-2174 or rfechter@ksu.edu. K-State Research and Extension - Rolling Prairie District is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Calendar of Events
July
4 Independence Day - Extension Offices Closed
15 Kansas State Fair Market Livestock Enties Due
16-19 Elk County 4-H Fair - Howard
23-26 Chautauqua County Fair & Rodeo - Sedan
August
1 State 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes Entries Due
1-2 Elk County Free Fair - Longton
10-16 Interstate Fair and Rodeo - Coffeyville
15 Kansas Junior Livestock Show Entries Due
23-24 State 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes
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