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Shawnee County Extension reports parity across programs, highlights 4-H and nutrition outreach
Summary
The Shawnee County Extension Office reported reaching demographic parity in 2024 across its programs and summarized recent activities in 4-H, nutrition education, Master Gardeners and upcoming workshops.
Candace Stiles, director of the Shawnee County Extension Office, told commissioners Jan. 27 that the office reached demographic parity for its program year in 2024, meaning participation demographics match county demographics, a milestone K-State Extension tracked for the county.
Stiles summarized activities from the October–December quarter and highlighted volunteer contributions and outreach programs. She said 4-H agent Grace Wiens reported 152 volunteer hours for the quarter and hosted club leader and youth officer leader trainings. Stiles described the program's school-enrichment offerings (chick embryology, ant hills, wheat kits) and said the Shawnee County Extension Foundation sponsored scholarships to…
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