Extension offers public taste of ag program
The public is invited to learn about the Slice of Agriculture educational program in Douglas County from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 in the Community Building at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, 21st and Harper streets.
The program helps educate fourth-graders about how agriculture affects them. The program's goals are to educate children and their families about where their food comes from, promote agriculture, assist teachers with a curriculum and build an awareness of Kansas products.
Individuals interested in learning about the program can reserve a seat by calling Bill Wood, Douglas County ag agent for K-State Research & Extension, at 843-7058 or by e-mailing bdwood@oznet.ksu.edu.
The deadline for reservations is Friday.
Education
Rademacher providing course on basic finances
Phillip Rademacher, president of Rademacher Financial Inc., will offer a course, "Financial Strategies for Successful Retirement." The course will cover topics such as financial basics, retirement income, risk management and estate planning.
The four-session course will be offered on four consecutive Tuesdays or Thursdays, beginning Feb. 5 and Feb. 7. Sessions will be from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Sunflower Room of the Burge Union at Kansas University.
Tuition is $49.99 in advance or $59.99 at the door. For more information or to register in advance, call 865-5308 or (800) 795-2838.
Education
K-State offers course for financial planners
Kansas State University has developed an online Personal Finance Planning certificate, which prepares individuals for the Certified Financial Planner certification exam.
Program information can be reviewed at www.dec.ksu.edu/dce/conf/financialcertificate.
The session begins Feb. 3. Discounts are available for those who register before Friday. Participants can register by calling (785) 532-5566 or (800) 432-8222.
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