Thomas County Events Calendar

Extension Office

OCTOBER:

3rd: Extension Council Board Meeting

3rd: First Friday eCall - Sustainable practices to benefit people, profit, and the planet More Information Here!

9th: Fair Board Meeting at 8:00pm at the 4-H Building

15th: Living Well Wednesday - Scam Smarts: Staying Safe in a Scamming World More Information Here!

16th: Kansas Crop Insurance Workshop - This one-day workshop will help crop insurance agents, agricultural lenders, farmers/ranchers, and other financial consultants provide better risk management information and advice to their clients or apply to their farm-ranch. If you are involved in the crop insurance industry, either as an agent, a producer, or an ag lender, you should consider attending this workshop. Register Here!

29th: Quarterly Virtual Town Hall -Our quarterly local food town halls are held virtually on Zoom and are open to anyone across the state of Kansas that is interested in learning more about local food projects, organizations, and opportunities across the state. Register Here!

NOVEMBER:

5th: K-State Garden Hour - Climate Resilient Gardens: Gardening in a changing climate can be a challenge. Join Pam Paulsen, Reno County Horticulture Agent, to explore practical methods to grow gardens that are resilient to tough growing conditions. Some of these methods include native and adapted plants, soil improvement, efficient use of water and nutrients, and attracting beneficial insects. Register Here!

7th: First Friday eCall - The Economic Impact of Trails - New Data! More Information Here!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4-H:

OCTOBER:

1ST: 2025 - 2026 Program Year Begins/ 4-H Online Enrollment Opens

5th - 11th : National 4-H Week

6th: Abilene Hustlers 4-H Club Meeting at 7:00pm at the 4-H Building

11th - 12th: 48 Hours of 4-H Service Challenge More Information Here!

11th - 12th: State Shotgun Match See The Match Bulletin Here!

13th: Gem 4-H Club Meeting at 7:00pm

13th: 4-H Projects Record Books, Officer Notebooks, Club Seal Forms & Achievement Pin Forms - Due Monday, October 13th!!

18th: Live Well, Lead Well - Engineering & Technology Workshop in Hays

18th - 19th: 4-H Dog Conference - Trails and Tails at Rock Springs Ranch More Information Here!

22nd: 4-H Officer Training will be at the 4-H Building at 6:00pm

25th - 26: Shooting Sports Instructor Training & Renewal in Cimarron. More Information Here!

NOVEMBER:

21st: Achievement Banquet at the 4-H Building at 6:30pm