Extensive Extension effort lauded

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November 20, 2018 - 12:00 PM

Kari Smith has been named the 2018 K-State Research and Extension Office Professional of the Year. REGISTER/VICKIE MOSS

Each day at work is a learning experience for Kari Smith, office professional at Southwind Extension District’s Iola office.

Part of her job is to help people find answers. If local Extension agents can’t solve the problem, she’ll tap into a statewide network. If the answer can’t be found in Kansas, she’ll look at the federal level. The answer, backed by research, is out there.

And, sometimes, she’s surprised by what she learns.

For example, the Extension office can submit poultry litter (a.k.a. chicken manure) to test its quality for use as fertilizer.

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