Building Strong Families
The Building Strong Families educational resource is available for our local school districts and educational environments to distribute to students and families. The resource is a tool to help community members of all ages meet health and wellness goals. Please contact a Post Rock District Office if you would like to discuss distributing this monthly resource in your educational environment.
Current Issue
Kansas is home to many chickens on farms both big and small. Chickens can be raised for egg production and provide us with a nutritional product. In this Building Strong Families Insert, you'll learn how eggs get from the farm to the grocery store! by Blaire Todd, Livestock Agent |
It's time to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. In this issue of Building Strong Families, you will learn about vegetables that come from all parts of the plant. We also provided a step-by-step guide to successfully growing broccoli in your garden. Enjoy the warm weather and sunshine! by Cassie Thiessen, Horticulture Agent |
![]() Agriculture is Important to You Agriculture is all around us in northcentral Kansas! Wheat is growing in the fields |
Identity theft is when someone pretends to be another person by taking that persons personal information. Some information should be kept private and not shared with anyone without parents permission. by Brenda Langdon, Family Resource Management Agent |
When deciding on foods and veverages, choose options tht are full of nutrients and limited in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium by Jamie Rathbun, Family and Community Wellness Agent |
![]() | "Kansas is home to 173,000 milk cows and ranks 16th in the United States for milk production." by Blaire Todd, Livestock Agent |
Conflict is natural. Everyone experiences it in their relationships and daily lives. No one agrees on |
4-H clubs are a network of families that grow great kids. Through working together, families share knowledge and interests to help kids learn valuable skills. by Nora Rhoades, Youth Development Agent |
Home represents a place of safety, security, and shelter where families come together. Protection from harmful exposures, can make important contributions to health. by Brenda Langdon, Family Resource Management Agent
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