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Project bridging art, nature and community receives Interdisciplinary Research Grant from Chapman Center

The Chapman Center for Rural Studies 2026 Interdisciplinary Research Grant recognizes a unique partnership between the arts and sciences through a project titled...

Immersive economic development

As part of One K-State Research Week, the Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference — led by Nancy Daniels, K-State Extension community vitality specialist...

A woman stands in a community gathering room and addresses the audience with presentation boards behind her.

A farm for the future

At Flickner Innovation Farm, K-State researchers collaborate to develop practical solutions for Kansas agriculture’s biggest challenges.

An adult man and his father stand and present about their farm in front of a corn field.

Supporting rural entrepreneurs across Kansas

Registration is open for the 2026 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference, an immersive event hosted by K-State and partners that supports rural entrepreneurship...

A wide shot of the rural town of Courtland, Kansas, showing the road in the foreground and a blue sky filled with clouds in the background, with a Courtland business block shown in the middle of the photo.

Energy surge puts pressure on farm budgets

K-State economist Gregg Ibendahl details how rising oil prices are expected to drive up fuel and fertilizer costs, adding financial pressure to farm operations.

A red combine is harvesting wheat in a field below a blue sky filled with clouds during golden hour, making the clouds look orange and yellow with light. Behind the combine is another field of green crops with a few trees.

Connecting care where it's needed

K-State Extension community health workers are improving access to care across Kansas, helping neighbors overcome barriers and take control of their health.

A woman in a purple polo holds a conversation with an older woman in front of a retirement home's front desk.

Get your steps in with Walk Kansas

Walk Kansas is an eight-week, team-based challenge tracking your physical activity from March 22 to May 16. K-State employees can join at a discounted rate...

People with Purpose: Chuck Laughlin

As a McPherson County Extension agent focused on family and community wellness, Chuck Laughlin leads programming that helps residents build relevant life skills...

Chuck Laughlin, wearing a purple K-State Extension apron, offers supplies for a workshop on a baking sheet to participants.

Small batches, big ambitions

From sourdough startups to statewide networks, K-State's Community Food Systems team connects small business entrepreneurs with the tools, labs and partners...

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Farmers can learn how to use drone spraying technology through K-State Salina professional training

Field maintenance is one of Kansas agriculture's most constant needs, and a new professional training through Kansas State University Salina — the premier...

Two men look at and operate an agricultural spraying drone that flies over a field on a sunny, clear day.