February Newsletter

February, 2023WAKEENEY OFFICE216 N Main Phone: 785-743-6361 Ryan Engel Extension Agent Ashley Conness 4-H Program Manager Lucy Conness Office ProfessionalOAKLEY OFFICE710 W 2nd St. Phone: 785-671-3245 Taylor Ziegelmeier Extension AgentJake Faulkender4-H AgentKathy KattOffice ProfessionalGRAINFIELD OFFICEPO Box 173 Phone : 785-673-4805 Kelsi WertzExtension AgentKristy Packard4-H Program ManagerJennifer AckermanOffice ProfessionalWelcome to the K-State Research and Extension Team, Jake!Hello, my name is Jake Faulkender. I grew up on my family's ranch outside Saint Francis, Kansas, and attended high school there. I participated in many 4-H activities like Swine, Goats, Woodworking, and Photography, and I had a lot of great experiences. While getting my degree in “Park Management and Conservation” at K- State, I completed my Internship at Rock Springs Ranch 4-H camp, leading activities like shooting sports and the new high ropes course. I genuinely enjoy anything outdoors, and I’m very happy to remain in the KSU and 4-H community by joining the Golden Prairie District Research and Extension team.Jake will be located in the Logan County office, where he will be overseeing the Logan County 4-H program. You may contact him with any 4-H questions by calling the office at (785) 671-3245.Inside Your Newsletter...Pg. 2-7: District & State 4-H Pg. 8: Logan County 4-H Pg. 9: Gove County 4-HPg. 10: Trego County 4-H Pg. 11-14: Agent Articles Pg. 15: MediaPg. 16: Staff Information Holidays“Late Winter is a Great Time to Prune Most Trees”Pg. 11By Ryan Engel“Have You Tested Your Home For Radon?”Live WellPg. 12By Taylor Ziegelmeier“ Eggs And Chickens! OH MY!”Pg. 13-14By Kelsi WertzRyan EngelTaylor Ziegelmeier1Kelsi Wertz