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The 2022 K-State Research and Extension Annual Conference will be held, October 18-20. 

Annual Conference Documents:
Welcome Message (PDF)
One-Page Agenda (PDF) Updated 10.11.22


2022 K-State Research and Extension Annual Conference Schedule

Monday, October 17, 2022

TimeSession

2:00-5:00PM

Pre-Conference event: Preparing for Agricultural Challenges in 2023 - Stanley Stout Center
The Crops, Farm Management and Livestock PFTs invite Extension agents and specialists to attend a program to help agents and their producers prepare for anticipated serious crop, livestock production and economic-financial challenges in 2023.

The program will begin with a weather outlook. Next, issues and their anticipated impacts will be discussed from economic, agronomic and livestock perspectives.

The formal program will wrap up at 5 p.m. to allow time for informal networking for agents and specialists working in these areas. A meal will be served at 6 p.m. Please RSVP your attendance for meal planning purposes by October 10, here.

For more information, contact Jeanne Falk Jones, jfalkjones@ksu.edu; Daniel Obrien, dobrien@ksu.edu; or Sandy Johnson, sandyj@ksu.edu.

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Time

Session

9:00

Registration Opens - 2nd Floor K-State Student Union

9:00-10:00

First Timer's Orientation - Cottonwood Room
Staff who are attending annual conference for the first time are invited to join the KSRE Coaching Team for refreshments, networking, and a preview of the conference

10:00

Federal Benefits Update - Flint Hills Room

10:00

State Benefits Update - Big 12 Room

10:50

KAE4-HA Diversity Committee Meeting Room 226

11:00

KAE4-HA Professional Development Committee Meeting-Room 226

11:00

KAE4-HA Wildcat Women Basketball Committee Meeting - Room 209

12:00

Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) - Alpha Rho Chapter Luncheon - Bluemont Room

12:15

KACAA Board Meeting - Room 202

1:00

Kansas Extension Association of Family Consumer Sciences (KEAFCS) Board Meeting - Big 12 Room

1:15-3:15

Retirees - Reconnect with Colleagues and Administrative Report - Cottonwood Room

1:15 to 4:30 

Association Meetings

  • Kansas Association of Extension 4-H Agents (KAE4-HA) - Flint Hills Room

  • Kansas Association of Community Development Professionals (KACDP) -  Room 209

1:00-1:30

Kansas Association of County Agriculture Agents (KACAA) - Standing Committee Meetings
4-H & Youth                            Room 204
Early Career Development.       Room 206
Communications                      Room 226
SMIXER                                     Room 208
Teaching & Education Tech      Room 202
Policy                                       Wildcat Chamber
Extension Programs                 Wildcat Chamber
National Meeting                      Wildcat Chamber
Professional Excellence            Wildcat Chamber
Scholarship                              Wildcat Chamber
Friends of County Agent/         Wildcat Chamber
Ask the Admin
Administrative Skills.               Wildcat Chamber
Life Members                           Wildcat Chamber

1:30-2:00

Kansas Association of County Agriculture Agents (KACAA) - Professional Improvement Committees
Agronomy & Pest Management        Room 202
Animal Science & Industry                Room 208
Horticulture & Turfgrass                  Room 204
Natural Resources/Aquaculture       Room 206
Sustainable Agriculture                    Room 226
Ag Economics & Comm. Develop.    Wildcat Chamber

2:00-4:00

Kansas Association of County Agriculture Agents (KACAA)- Association Meeting - Wildcat Chamber (Former Little Theatre)

2:00-4:00

Kansas Extension Association of Family Consumer Sciences (KEAFCS) - Association Meeting - Big 12 Room

5:30 - 7:30

KSRE Annual Conference Social 
Flint Hills Discovery Center
Hors D'oeuvres and Beverages Provided 

          Please RSVP for this event when you register

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

TimeSession
7:30 

Registration Opens - Entrance of Forum Hall

8:00

Welcome and Administrative Updates  - Forum Hall 
Click Here to Watch the Recording (includes President Linton's message)

8:25

President Richard Linton - Forum Hall 
Click Here to Watch the Recording

8:50

Awards - Forum Hall 
Click Here to Watch the Recording

9:15

Creating Your Sensible Vision Of The 3Cs
Jones Loflin - Forum Hall 
Click Here to Watch the Recording

The past two years have accelerated changes in how extension programs and services are delivered more than anytime in our history. There’s no question that the way forward is to connect, collaborate, and create, but what needs to change in your world for you to focus on these priorities?

Today’s keynote presentation will help you develop a clear and compelling blueprint of what your next steps should be if you want to thrive as an extension professional and in the other roles important to you.

10:15-10:45

Networking Break and Resource Fair - Courtyard - Visit tables and posters presented by your KSRE colleagues! Do you have tips, tricks, or resources to share? Sign up for a table when you register for the event!

10:45-11:35

Learner Engagement Through Future Looking Technology - Forum Hall 
Click Here to Watch the Recording

Jeffrey Sheldon, Associate Director of Sunderland Foundation Innovation Lab

11:35-12:00Additional Awards Presentations - Forum Hall 
Click Here to Watch the Recording
12:00 Kansas-Joint Council of Extension Professionals (KSJCEP)  - Main Ballroom 
12:00Farm Management PFT - Room 209
1:30-2:20

 Strategic Program Areas (Must select one during registration as some sessions are limited)

  • Keynote Breakout - Forum Hall - How to Thrive in Times of Change  
      • The past two years have created within many individuals and organizations a “wait and see” mindset. And while hope is a positive attribute, it’s not a means by which to secure better results for the future. The bigger question that needs to be asked is, “How can we move forward now?”

        This timely program is designed to equip participants with a mindset and practical tools to focus on professional and personal improvement when the path ahead is uncertain.
        Presented by: Jones Loflin

  • Communications/Marketing - Wildcat Chamber - How Local Extension Communicators are Engaging Local Audiences: A Question and Answer, Panelist Discussion
      • Sit down with local extension communicators and their directors to learn more about their positions and how they’re generating and driving extension engagement in their communities. Some questions will be crowdsourced prior to the session, but there will be plenty of time for dialogue and live questions, so come prepared to discuss!
        Presented by: 
        Meg Drake, K-State Research and Extension Marketing and Communications Manager
        Nora Rhoades, District Extension Director, Post Rock District
        Paden Bedford, Communications Manager, Johnson County
        Tara Markley, County Extension Director, Johnson County
        Sarah Loomis, Communications Manager, Chisholm Trail District and Central Kansas District
        Cade Rensink, District Extension Director, Central Kansas District
  • DEI - Bluemont Room - Reaching New Audiences with Zoom's Interpreter Feature
      • This session will help participants explore the Zoom function that allows information to be delivered in multiple languages at one time and provide practical tips for using it. We’ll explore how to set it up and the checklist of things that need to be done prior to your Zoom to make it a success.
        Presented by: Jennifer Wilson, Extension Operations Leader
  • Career Development (1:30pm - 3:20pm) - Big 12 Room- Managing Difficult Conversations 
      • Engaging in Difficult Conversations can be daunting. This interactive presentation is designed to increase your confidence and communications skills when confronted with a difficult conversation. This session will include information, discussions, role plays, and other interactive activities. 
        Presented by: Laverne Williamson, Employee Relations and Engagement Specialist, K-State Human Capital Services
        Justin Wild, Senior Specialist, K-State Human Capital Services

  • Tour of the Innovation Lab - Hale Library
      • Those taking the tour of the Innovation Lab should meet next to Radina's on the 1st floor of the K-State Student Union to walk to Hale Library as a group.
        Hosted by: Jeff Sheldon, Sunderland Foundation Innovation Lab
  • Facilitation Basics – Room 227- Utilizing Convergent and Divergent Tools
      • Participants will be given a baseline of facilitation skills, then practice utilizing 1 convergent tool and 1 divergent tool
        Presented by:Frances Graves, Jaime Menon, Chuckie Hessong, Deborah Kohl, and the Facilitation Team
  • Mental Health Awareness (1:30 pm-3:20 pm) - Room 207- QPR (Question. Persuade. Refer)
    Registration Limited to 35
      • Suicide prevention training for work and family risk management.
        Presented by:Monica Walker, Grant County Agent and Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor; Anne Pitts, 4-H and Human Development Agent Harvey County and Shannon Spencer, County Extension Agent Wabaunsee County

  • Building the Future of Extension in Kansas - Flint Hills Room

      • K-State recently announced a strategic planning initiative to define our future as a Next-Generation Land-Grant University – and Extension is a key part of that process and future. Join K-State’s strategic planning team for an interactive discussion about Next-Gen K-State, what the future of Extension in Kansas should look like, how we can improve Extension for our team and communities we serve, and how K-State can best support or position Extension for future impact and success.
        Presented by: President Linton's Strategic Planning Team

2:30-3:20

Strategic Program Areas (Must select one during registration as some sessions are limited)

  • Tour of the Innovation Lab - Hale Library
      • Those taking the tour of the Innovation Lab should meet next to Radina's on the 1st floor of the K-State Student Union to walk to Hale Library as a group.
      • Hosted by: Jeff Sheldon, Sunderland Foundation Innovation Lab
  • Communications/Marketing - Wildcat Chamber- K-State Research and Extension Publications
      • If you have ever had difficulty finding research reports and extension publications to support your programming, this session will help you. Two websites host the bulk of K-State Research and Extension materials.  The K-State Research and Extension Bookstore serves as a repository for extension publications that represent current educational efforts and support our mission.  The Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports are the published preliminary results of individual research projects. These reports allow researchers to disseminate their work rapidly to Kansas’ producers, agricultural industries, and other researchers. Attend this session to learn more about the publications, how you can find them, and how you can use them.  
        Presented by: Mark Stadtlander, Director of K-State Research and Extension Publishing and Amanda Tomlinson, Editor Ag Communication and Ag Education 
  • DEI - Bluemont Room - Communicating Across Socioeconomic Barriers
      • Join one of our THRIVE volunteers from Manhattan to learn about the lessons they learned and positive strategies for working with low-income audiences
        Presented by:
        Betsy Draper, Manhattan THRIVE Volunteer
  • Facilitation Basics - Room 227– Utilizing Convergent and Divergent Tools
      • Participants will be given a baseline of facilitation skills, then practice utilizing 1 convergent tool and 1 divergent tool

        Presented by:Tara Markley, Patsy Maddy, Robin Eubank-Callis, Deborah Kohl, and the Facilitation Team

  • Building the Future of Extension in Kansas - Flint Hills Room

      • K-State recently announced a strategic planning initiative to define our future as a Next-Generation Land-Grant University – and Extension is a key part of that process and future. Join K-State’s strategic planning team for an interactive discussion about Next-Gen K-State, what the future of Extension in Kansas should look like, how we can improve Extension for our team and communities we serve, and how K-State can best support or position Extension for future impact and success.
        Presented by: President Linton's Strategic Planning Team

3:20-3:50Networking Break and Resource Fair - Courtyard - Visit tables and posters presented by your KSRE colleagues! Do you have tips, tricks, or resources to share? Sign up for a table when you register for the event!

3:50-4:40

Strategic Program Areas (Must select one during registration as some sessions are limited)

  • Communications/Marketing - Wildcat Chamber- How Local Extension Communicators are Engaging Local Audiences: A Question and Answer, Panelist Discussion
      • Sit down with local extension communicators and their directors to learn more about their positions and how they’re generating and driving extension engagement in their communities. Some questions will be crowdsourced prior to the session, but there will be plenty of time for dialogue and live questions, so come prepared to discuss!
        Presented by: 
        Meg Drake, K-State Research and Extension Marketing and Communications Manager
        Nora Rhoades, District Extension Director, Post Rock District
        Paden Bedford, Communications Manager, Johnson County
        Tara Markley, County Extension Director, Johnson County
        Sarah Loomis, Communications Manager, Chisholm Trail District and Central Kansas District
        Cade Rensink, District Extension Director, Central Kansas District
  • DEI -Bluemont Room -  How do I Work with Hispanic Audiences when I Don’t Speak Spanish?
    Presented by: Gerardo Martinez, Director of Intercultural Engagement and Inclusion, UMKC

  • Career Development - Big 12 Room -  Make the Clock Work for You: Time Management Essentials  
      • This session will focus on helping participants understand how you are spending your time, learn how to prioritize and plan tasks, identify time wasters, and become familiar with potential planning tools to help you manage your time and increase your productivity. 
        Presented by: Rachael Clews, SW Extension Specialist, Family and Consumer Sciences
  • Tour of the Innovation Lab - Hale Library
      • Those taking the tour of the Innovation Lab should meet next to Radina's on the 1st floor of the K-State Student Union to walk to Hale Library as a group.
        Hosted by: Jeff Sheldon, Sunderland Foundation Innovation Lab
  • Facilitation Basics – Room 227- Utilizing Convergent and Divergent Tools
      • Participants will be given a baseline of facilitation skills, then practice utilizing 1 convergent tool and 1 divergent tool

        Presented by:Shandi Andres, Candis Meerpohl, Carrie Lance, Deborah Kohl, and the Facilitation Team

  • Hybrid Tactics: Women in Ag Series - Cottonwood Room
      • There are many ways to deliver programs in a hybrid format. The Women in Ag series takes a collaborative approach with broad appeal and provides intimate spaces for learning with local expertise for support. Gain a new perspective on hybrid programming from this innovative learning opportunity.
        Presented by: Robin Reid, Extension Associate Department of Ag Economics
        LaVell Winsor, K-State Farm Analyst
  • Building the Future of Extension in Kansas - Flint Hills Room

      • K-State recently announced a strategic planning initiative to define our future as a Next-Generation Land-Grant University – and Extension is a key part of that process and future. Join K-State’s strategic planning team for an interactive discussion about Next-Gen K-State, what the future of Extension in Kansas should look like, how we can improve Extension for our team and communities we serve, and how K-State can best support or position Extension for future impact and success.
        Presented by: President Linton's Strategic Planning Team

4:40-5:10

Strategic Program Areas (Must select one during registration as some sessions are limited)

  • Tour of the Innovation Lab - Hale Library
      • Those taking the tour of the Innovation Lab should meet next to Radina's on the 1st floor of the K-State Student Union to walk to Hale Library as a group.
        Hosted by: Jeff Sheldon, Sunderland Foundation Innovation Lab

5:00

SMIXER - KACAA
5:00PM - Gather
6:00PM - Meal

Make sure to RSVP for this when you register!

6:00

KACDEP Night - Little Apple Brewery
Please check with your association to RSVP

6:30

Friendship Night - KEAFCS
Contact association for registration and information

Make sure to RSVP for this when you register!

 

Clover Night - Paint and Sip
Uncorked Inspiration
1223 Moro, 6:30PM
$35 for painters; $15 for non-painters
Space is Limited
Snacks will be provided.

Make sure to RSVP for this when you register!

Thursday, October 20, 2022

TimeSession

7:00

Epsilon Sigma Phi, Alpha Rho Chapter Council Meeting - Cottonwood Room

8:00

Connecting, Collaborating and Creating Change in Our Communities - Forum Hall
Dr. Be Stoney, Interim Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at KSU 

9:00

Moving Forward- KSU's Strategic Planning Process- Forum Hall
President Linton's Strategic Planning Team

10:00 - 10:30

Break2nd Floor - K-State Student Union

10:00

PFT Teams - Continue to Meet as Needed until 5PM

  • Adult Development and Aging - Room 226
  • Community Vitality - Room 207
  • Crop Production - S Ballroom
  • Family and Child Development - Room 227
  • Family Resource Management - U Ballroom
  • Horticulture - Flint Hills Room
  • Livestock Production - Big 12 Room
  • Natural Resources - Cottonwood Room
  • Nutrition, Food Safety and Health - K Ballroom
  • Youth Development - Bluemont Room

12:00

Lunch on your own

1:00

PFT Time (If Needed)