Health and Wellness

Health and Nutrition

K-State Research and Extension provides strong educational programming in the area of health.

We are guided by a vision of the work done nationally by the Cooperative Extension System (as detailed in this report). As indicated in the report, we work within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Prevention Strategy action plan that focuses on increasing the number of Americans who are healthy at every stage of life through healthy and safe environments and healthy and safe choices.

• Buying Guide for Kansas Grown Fruits and Vegetables

• Health Insurance 101
• Health Insurance 102
• Ways to Get Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care

Nutrition

As our society faces the challenges of maintaining health-oriented practices, social isolation, school closures, financial pressures and more, resources on the COVID-19 Extension page can help as you navigate through this challenging situation.

Use the EZ Does It SNAP-Ed Website. There are videos and PDF fact sheets. If you would like more information, please email gbeesley@ksu.edu.

Keep a Well Stocked Kitchen using this guide.

Food Storage

It is important to know how to store your food safely.

Food Safety

The goals of this program include educating consumers on safe food handling with food preparation, food preservation, food service and more. Many topics are highlighted on this site to help you learn how to safely handle food from the farm to your table. Click learn more about Food Safety and COVID - 19.

Food Preservation

Home food preservation is a way to preserve the freshness of homegrown food. While more popular in years past, preserving food at home is still done today. Without factoring in the labor costs, home food preservation can save money compared to commercially preserved foods.

When done properly and safely, home preserved foods are a treat. But when improper practices and unsafe food handling techniques are used, the food can cause foodborne illness.

So Easy to Preserve

Kansas Farmer's Market Listing

Walk Kansas

Help us in celebrating year 25 of Walk Kansas! Registration opens March 4th, 2025, and closes April 2nd, 2025.

Go like our Facebook page Sumner County - K-State Research and Extension for updates on this program or call our office @ (620) 326-7477. You can also ask to join our Sumner County - Walk Kansas Facebook page to find information and inspiration for healthy living.