K-State Research and Extension

Please note our office will be closed

for the following dates:

Monday, Nov. 19: All-day staff meeting

Thursday & Friday, Nov. 22 & 23:
Thanksgiving Holiday

Knowledge For Life Newsletter: November 2018:

• Turkey tips; Control holiday spending; 1-on-1 Medicare
  counseling; Johnson County youth

• Fertilize Nov. lawns; Kill spring weeds now;
  Stop raking leaves; Wildlife and your home

Medicare Open Enrollment

October 15  to December 7, 2018

For 2019 coverage during the annual
enrollment period (AEP) you can make
changes to various aspects of your coverage.

Free Medicare Counselling Available
During the open enrollment period, you can get free counselling
from extension agent Denise Dias. Call 913-715-7000
for questions or to make an appointment.

• Extension Medicare Classes

• Part D Walk-in Help Day
  Wednesday, Nov. 28 / 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  
  
• Part D Prescription Drug Plan Comparison
  • Download the Medicare Prescription Drug Worksheet
    complete and return the worksheet to Denise.Dias@jocogov.org.
    You will be mailed or emailed a comparison of the top 3 plans with an
    explanation and instructions. 

Fall Leaf Management

• Fall Leaves — Trash or Treasure?
• Leaves. Leaves. Leaves
• Mulch Mowing Fall Leaves
• Solutions for Getting Rid of Fall’s Abundant Leaves

Johnson County K-State Research and Extension
2017 Annual Report

Free Soil Testing for Johnson County Residents

How to take a soil test

Why take a soil test

AG Soil Testing

Radon Kits

Our kits sell quickly. We recommend calling
913-715-7000 to check inventory status
before you head out for our office.


Buy your Do-It-Yourself radon test kit here

For Lawn and Garden questions click here.