K-State Extension expands facilitation services; 4-H garden program reaches nine schools

Apr 23, 2026

K-State Extension reported an expansion of facilitator training to support neutral community problem-solving and provided an update on the 4‑H garden program, which this year reached nine schools, 21 classrooms and 382 students in Riley County.

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Daniel Scouches of K‑State Extension told the commission that he completed a three-day training to become a K‑State Extension facilitator, a role intended to provide neutral, structured support for community conversations and complex local issues. He invited local groups to contact the Extension office about facilitation services.

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