Meade County Extension
K-State Extension
K-State Research and Extension employs approximately 300 research scientists, 180 faculty specialists and program leaders, 270 county and area specialists, and 400 support staff in 23 departments from 5 different colleges. Personnel are located at the main campus, in 105 county offices, 9 experiment fields, 4 area offices, 3 research centers, and 3 research–extension centers.
Our History...
1862 The Morrill Act passed paving the way for a land-grant university in every state.
1863 Bluemont College was renamed the Kansas State Agricultural College.
1887 The Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station was created at Kansas State Agricultural College under the provision of the Hatch Act.
1914 The Smith–Lever Act created the Cooperative Extension Service.
1959 The official university name was changed to Kansas State University of Agriculture and Applied Science.
1996 The Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station and Kansas Cooperative Extension Service merged to form the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service (K-State Research and Extension)
Meade County Extension Agents
The Meade County Extension Office delivers programs designed to meet the needs of our local community. Office professionals, dedicated staff, and numerous volunteers all play an essential role in supporting these efforts. Community volunteers also serve on our Program Development Committees (PDCs): 4‑H Youth Development, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Community Development, and Family and Consumer Sciences.
PDC members help guide the agents in planning and delivering educational programs each year and serve as the County Extension Council, ensuring that our work reflects the priorities and needs of Meade County residents.