Rural Living in Douglas County Resource Fair 2025

Start: Saturday, April 12, 2025 9:00AM
End: Saturday, April 12, 2025 3:00PM

Douglas County, KS – K-State Research and Extension Douglas County is pleased to announce the Rural Living in Douglas County Resource Fair, taking place on April 12, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on the Douglas County Fairgrounds. This event aims to connect community members with experts and resources tailored to rural living needs.
 
The Resource Fair will address common rural living concerns, including:
- Zoning and codes for building a new home
- Well and pond management
- Prairie planting and wildlife habitat management
- Woodland area management
- Brush clearing and noxious weed control
- Land preservation
- and more

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with a range of experts, including agencies, non-profits, consultants, nurseries, and contractors. The event is free and will feature informational booths and speakers providing valuable insights and practical advice.
 
“Our Rural Living in Douglas County Resource Fair is a fantastic opportunity for community members to receive expert guidance on various aspects of rural life,” said Sharon Ashworth, Horticulture and Natural Resources Agent at K-State Research and Extension Douglas County. “We are eager to connect residents with professionals who can help them enhance their land stewardship efforts.”
 
The event is free and open to the public and is funded by the Douglas County Natural and Cultural Grant Program. No prior registration is required. For more information, please visit www.douglas.k-state.edu or contact Sharon Ashworth at 785-843-7058 ext. 116 or sashworth@ksu.edu.
 
Discover how rural living can be rewarding and manageable—join us at the Resource Fair!