By Dr. Ferrell Miller
JC Post
Kyler Langvardt, Geary County, K-State, Research and Natural Resources Agent, was the guest speaker at the JC Breakfast Optimist Club’s meeting on March 4 at the Hampton Inn. Kyler worked on his family’s ranch at the Cattle Sale Barn and graduated from Chapman High School. He graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Ag Communication and Education.
Kyler told club members that “there are three Extension Agents in the office located at 119 E. Ninth Street. That is also the site of the former Geary County Health Department.” In addition to his area of responsibilities in Ag and Natural Resources, there is an Agent who works with 4-H and one that deals with Family and Consumer Science, Family Planning and does Medicare Counseling.
The Ag and Natural Resources Agent helps with counseling and advising about pastureland management, lease law, community development and volunteers to help with the planning and execution of events. Extensive material resources are available at the Extension Office and Kyler is willing to individually work with people to answer questions and solve problems related to his areas of expertise.
An example given to the Optimists was a two-page Item Checklist For Growers in April. Information on the Checklist gave planting dates and things to do during April for growing fruits, vegetables and flowers; lawn, tree and shrub care; and how to take care of house plants.
For more information, contact Kyler Langvardt at 785-238-4161. Kyler’s presentation to the JC Breakfast Optimist Club may be viewed on the FB page or on Youtube.
The JC Breakfast Optimist Club will have a fundraiser for a $1,000 scholarship for a Junction City High School graduating senior who will attend a vo-tech school. The fundraiser will be at the American Legion at Fourth and Franklin Streets on March 28 from 7:00-10:00 AM. Tickets for the breakfast fundraiser are $10.00 and $7.00 for children under 10 years of age. Tickets may be purchased at the door.