K-State Research and Extension has compiled numerous publications and other information to help people take care of themselves and others during times of crisis. See the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/news/stories/about-us/covid-19-extension.html" target="_blank">complete list of resources online.</a>Local K-State Research and Extension agents are still on the job during this time of closures and confinement. They, too, are practicing social distancing. Email is the best way to reach them, but call forwarding and voicemail allow for closed local offices to be reached by phone as well (some responses could be delayed).&nbsp;To find out how to reach your local agents, visit the K-State Research and Extension&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/about/stateandareamaps.html" target="_blank">county and district directory</a>.THE PANDEMIC THAT’S SWEEPING THE COUNTRY AND THE WORLD, COVID-19 aka coronavirus, has many of us thinking, feeling, reading about and DOING many things we’ve not considered before.&nbsp;Just yesterday a friend sent a message saying how hard it is to be so isolated. I, myself was pretty confident that I had enough food and supplies to get me through a couple of weeks or longer, but now I’m questioning that and if I don’t, will there be any on store shelves when I need them? K-State Research and Extension has assembled a range of resources in one place with tips from how to talk to your children during disasters to emotional eating to understanding stress and depression and much more. We’ll be adding resources to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/news/stories/about-us/covid-19-extension.html" target="_blank">COVID-19 Extension Resource page</a>&nbsp;as we can, so check back. And remember, we Kansans are hardy and resilient people.<a href="https://blogs.k-state.edu/ksrenews/files/2020/03/black-frying-pan-with-spaghetti-sauce-near-brown-wooden-691114.jpg" target="_blank"></a>Last week, something went awry when I tried to highlight this resource, so I’m repeating it because it’s worth repeating:SOME OF US MAY BE COOKING AT HOME MORE THAN USUAL OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS.&nbsp;The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/humannutrition/nutrition-topics/eatingwell-budget/meals.html" target="_blank">Cooking with Confidence web page</a>&nbsp;provides a wealth of information to everyone from novices to experienced cooks, with links to resources from K-State and other land grant universities around the country. Topics such as Eating Well Made Easy, Cooking Veggies, Healthy Cooking and Recipes and many more are included. Take a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/humannutrition/nutrition-topics/eatingwell-budget/meals.html" target="_blank">look</a>!<a href="https://blogs.k-state.edu/ksrenews/files/2020/03/grocery-store-fruit.jpg" target="_blank"></a>ARE YOU A LIST MAKER OR A RANDOM SHOPPER?&nbsp;In these strange and unusual days, we’re encouraged to limit our trips to the super market, so it’s especially wise to be intentional about what you want before you walk through those doors. Check out this&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/news/stories/2020/03/shopping-for-a-quarantine.html" target="_blank">article and radio interview</a>&nbsp;for tips on making those trips as efficient as possible. Making a list and checking it twice isn’t only for Christmas!

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