Kansas Citizens for Extension Education (KCEE)
is a non-profit corporation in partnership with the State Extension Advisory Council,
whose leaders also serve as leaders of KCEE.
KCEE:
• Advocates for and informs the public about the
programs of K-State Research and Extension
• Enlists support for Extension’s educational
programs, including funding
• Promotes the general welfare of K-State
Research and Extension
• Provides feedback and advice to Kansas State
University partners in university, county
extension council and district governing bodies.
Benefits of Extension in Kansas
Volunteer Leaders Add Value
Helps Families to Better Themselves
Volunteers contribute an equivalent work force of nearly 450 full
time professionals to K-State Research and Extension each year,
which is four full-time employees for every local and area unit in
Kansas. Volunteers contributed approximately $15 million worth
of time to Extension. 4-H volunteer leaders, Master Gardeners and
cooperators who host agricultural demonstration plots and field
days are examples of the many committed volunteers who team up
with county extension agents to conduct important educational
programs.
Family and Consumer Science and 4-H programs provide
learning experiences that help people make better decisions
related to home, family and community.
Reaches Many People Many Times
In any one day, Extension programs reach an equivalent of onehalf of the people of Kansas at a cost of approximately ten cents
per citizen. This adds up to over six million contacts each week.
Tells the Agriculture Story
All people need to understand the critical importance of
maintaining a profitable and efficient agricultural industry that will
continue to provide wholesome, high-quality food for domestic
and foreign consumption and contribute to the economic viability
of Kansas and our nation. K-State faculty helps this industry
successfully co-exist with people and the environment.
Serves Urban and Rural People
Extension programs go far beyond agriculture. Programs in
community and rural development contribute to economic
development and revitalization of rural communities. Programs in
both urban and rural areas enhance the quality of life by providing
technical information and leadership training, which help make
people self reliant and more productive.
Kansas Citizens for Extension Education
is a non-profit corporation operating cooperatively with the
State Extension Advisory Council whose members serve also as
members of the corporation.
Needs for Funds
Funds are needed to finance the educational and promotional
work on behalf of Extension at the federal, state and local
levels. All funding comes from voluntary contributions by
people and organizations interested in strengthening the support
of Extension. Contributions are tax-deductible.
KCEE officers for 2016
President: Rich Barr, Lawrence
Secretary: Rhonda Gaede, Hoxie
Treasurers: Richard Poland, Isabel & Bob Johnson, Manhattan
Past President: Wally Wolfe, Abilene
K-State Research and Extension
Discovering solutions and teaching best practices around
Kansas’ five grand challenges:
• Water
• Health
• Global Food Systems
• Vitalizing Communities
• Growing Tomorrow’s Leaders
You Can Be Proud of Kansas Extension
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Kansas Citizens for Extension Education, Inc.
2619 Marque Hill Road
Manhattan, Kansas 66502-1822
Real
Life,
Real
Answers
Extension Education
Works for Kansans
Across Kansas, citizens enjoy a higher quality of life
because of the reliable, people-oriented educational
programs of K-State Research and Extension.
K-State Research and Extension is part of a national
network of land grant institutions that provides practical
solutions to everyday problems, such as how best to
profitably grow crops and livestock, raise children, prepare
food, protect our natural resources, live healthy productive
lives, and much more. And it’s all based on university
research and up-to-date knowledge.
But, these are challenging times.
As demand for its services grows, Extension education
needs growing support. The Kansas Citizens for Extension
Education, Inc. was formed to advocate for and help build
that support.