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Johnson County

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Johnson County
11811 S. Sunset Drive
Suite 1500
Olathe, KS 66061

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday,
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

(913) 715-7000
(913) 715-7005 fax
jo@listserv.ksu.edu

Map to our office

K-State Research and Extension is committed to making its services, activities and programs accessible to all participants. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting Johnson County Extension at (913)715-7000. Notify staff of accommodation needs as early as possible.

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Johnson County K-State Extension
Speakers Bureau

Do you need a speaker for your church, civic group or garden club? We have the speakers you are looking for on just about any topic. The Johnson County Extension Speakers' Bureau is a great resource for your club or group.

Our Extension agents, Extension Master Gardener Volunteers, Extension Master Naturalists and Master Food Volunteers have gained a bounty of experience with virtual (Zoom) presentations since 2020. If you are looking for an in-person or virtual presentation by a university trained professional, please contact us. Here is a sample of the some education topics: 

  • Basic budgeting
  • Basic organizational skills
  • Birds
  • Bluegreen Algae
  • Clutter busting
  • Emerald Ash Borer and Ash trees
  • Environmental Issues
  • Food safety and nutrition
  • Healthy tips in the kitchen
  • Home insect control
  • Lawn care
  • Nuisance wildlife control
  • Perennial flower gardening
  • Pruning
  • Pollinators, Bugs, Butterflies
  • Sleep: want it, need it, how to get it
  • Small business and community development
  • Waterways
  • Wildlife
  • Wise use of credit

We can adapt our presentations to meet your group’s needs; from a short 20-minute presentation to a longer format, if needed. While there are no fees for a volunteer speaker, a donation to Johnson County Extension or the chosen volunteer organization is appreciated.

To schedule a speaker for your group, please contact the office. For more information on this service, call (913) 715-7000.

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