Bringing K-State to Johnson County
"In a gentle way, you can shake the world."
- Mahatma Gandhi
Here at the K-State Johnson County Extension Office, we pledge to serve our community in a variety of ways, from health and nutrition, to agricultural and horticultural needs, money management, and much more. We exist to help others through Kansas State University knowledge and information in order to better serve our communities, specializing in problem-solving, education, and community service.
Since 1917, the Johnson County Extension Office has dedicated our time and resources to ensure that the community of Johnson County continues to grow and thrive.
New and Upcoming
 | June 24, 2022 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM The Johnson County Extension Master Naturalists will host a free family-friendly pollinator event in Olathe for National Pollinator Week. All ages welcome! Location: Pollinator Prairie |
 | Volunteers are All Stars Event June 28, 2022 | 4:00 - 6:00 PM We would like to thank our wonderful volunteers for stepping up to the plate and pitching in! You truly help us be a winning team. Please join us at the Extension Pavilion as we celebrate our volunteers' hard work. Snacs and drinks will be served. Location: Johnson County Extension Office Pavilion |
 | June 30, 2022 | 6:00 - 8:30 PM Join the Extension Master Food Volunteers as they make mouth-watering summertime pies! Learn the important technique of blind-baking required for making cream pies. A lemon meringue and coconut cream pie will be demonstrated, as well as how to make a summer fresh fruit tart and pop tarts. Fifteen recipes are included. Don't forget your rolling pin for some hand-pie fun! Location: Johnson County Extension Office |
 | K-State Webinar Series: Growing Culinary Mushrooms at Home July 6, 2022 | Noon Pam Paulson, Reno County Horticulture Extension Agent, will cover some of the most commonly cultivated mushroom species and walk through the steps of how to grow them successfully at home. Virtual via Zoom |
