K-State Research and Extension - Sedgwick County

What K-State Research and Extension - Sedgwick County does

K-State Research and Extension - Sedgwick County is the local county extension office of Kansas State University, operating from the Sedgwick County Extension Education Center at 7001 W. 21st St. N. in Wichita, Kansas. It serves Sedgwick County residents by delivering unbiased, research-based educational programming across six primary areas: horticulture and gardening, agriculture, 4-H youth development, nutrition and health, aging and Medicare counseling, and community vitality. The office functions as a conduit between the university's academic research capabilities and the practical needs of county residents, agricultural producers, gardeners, youth, seniors, and limited-resource families.

The service portfolio is anchored by the Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program (957 residents trained since 1987), 4-H Youth Development (serving over 4,000 youth), Plant a Row for the Hungry (811,404 pounds of produce distributed since 2000), Growing Growers ICT specialty crop education, the K-State Garden Hour webinar series, and the largest pesticide recertification training in South Central Kansas. Delivery occurs through a hybrid model: in-person at the Extension Education Center and partner sites (Wichita Public Library, schools, McConnell AFB, local nurseries), combined with virtual programming via Zoom and online webinars. The core technology is research-based agricultural and horticultural education methodologies developed through Kansas State University; there is no proprietary software or AI component.

The organization's revenue model is mixed but predominantly publicly funded. Government appropriations (federal USDA funding for EFNEP and SNAP-Ed, state university allocation, and county support) constitute the primary revenue base. Supplementary income is generated through nominal program fees for workshops ($5-15 Design & Grow sessions), certifications ($60-85 pesticide applicator training), and the Master Gardener training ($120). Additional revenue streams include donations, fundraising events (Tools & Treasures Sale), and facility rentals. Most community programs are free or low-cost to ensure accessibility, reflecting the organization's public-service mandate rather than a commercial growth orientation.

Name

K-State Research and Extension - Sedgwick County

Legal name

Kansas State University

Website

https://sedgwick.k-state.edu

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

K-State Research and Extension - Sedgwick County is a county extension office of Kansas State University that delivers research-based educational programming in horticulture, agriculture, 4-H youth development, nutrition, and community vitality to Sedgwick County, Kansas residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cooperative Extension Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Support Activities for Crop Production (1151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Seasonal Color, Planting & Horticultural Services (BPABADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Native, Pollinator & Drought-Tolerant Garden Installations (HSAIAFAL), Community Service & Service-Learning Programs (School-Run) (EDAJAJAI)

Keywords

• Agricultural extension services
• Horticulture education
• Youth development programs
• Nutrition education
• Community outreach programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: County and state government funding for extension services, including USDA funding for nutrition education programs like EFNEP and SNAP-Ed
2. Program Fees: Registration and participation fees for workshops, training programs, and events such as Master Gardener training ($120), Design & Grow workshops ($5-15), pesticide applicator training ($60-85), and youth programs ($10-15)
3. Donations and Fundraising: Donations and fundraising events such as Tools & Treasures Sale supporting Master Gardener volunteer program outreach activities
4. Facility Rental: Room and building rental services at the Sedgwick County Extension Education Center

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

K-State Research and Extension - Sedgwick County is the local Kansas State University cooperative extension office serving Sedgwick County residents with research-based, non-degree educational programming. Its core offerings include the Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program, 4-H youth development, agriculture and horticulture education (including soil testing and field plots), nutrition education via USDA EFNEP and SNAP-Ed, Plant a Row for the Hungry food security initiative, Growing Growers ICT specialty-crop training, K-State Garden Hour webinars, pesticide applicator certification workshops, and seasonal community events such as the Garden Tour, Spring Garden Fair, and Tools & Treasures Sale.

Product overview

K-State Research and Extension - Sedgwick County operates as a statewide network of educators sharing unbiased, research-based information, serving as Kansas State University in the local community. The organization offers a portfolio of educational programs centered on horticulture, youth development, agriculture, nutrition, and community vitality. Key offerings include the Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program providing horticultural training and community outreach; 4-H Youth Development programs; food security initiatives like Plant a Row for the Hungry; specialty crop education through Growing Growers ICT; the monthly K-State Garden Hour webinar series; pesticide applicator training workshops; and seasonal events including Garden Tours, Design & Grow Workshops, Spring Garden Fairs, and the Tools & Treasures Sale. These programs collectively served over 97,748 community members in 2024 through volunteer service, educational workshops, and community events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program An educational volunteer program sponsored by Kansas State University Research and Extension providing horticultural training and community outreach through gardening education, demonstration gardens, and public events. Volunteers receive 40–50 hours of training and contribute equivalent service hours annually.
• 4-H Youth Development

Quantifiable outcome

• Saved local citizens $1.8 million in health care costs through Medicare counseling (2017)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hong's Landscape and NurseryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Drop-off location for Plant a Row for the Hungry produce donations at 8904 E. 31 St. South, Wichita
• Tree Top Nursery & LandscapeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Drop-off location for Plant a Row for the Hungry produce donations at 5910 E 37th St N, Wichita
• Botanica, The Wichita GardensminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Drop-off location for Plant a Row for the Hungry produce donations at 701 Amidon St., Wichita
• Brady NurseryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Drop-off location for Plant a Row for the Hungry produce donations at 11200 W. Kellogg, Wichita
• Hillside Nursery and Hillside Feed and SeedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Drop-off locations for Plant a Row for the Hungry produce donations at 2200 S. Hillside and 1805 S. Hillside, Wichita
• Johnson's Garden CentersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Drop-off locations for Plant a Row for the Hungry produce donations at East (6225 E. Shadybrook) and West (2707 W. 13th) locations in Wichita
• Woodard MercantileminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Drop-off locations for Plant a Row for the Hungry produce donations in Maize (4160 N. Maize Rd.) and Andover (1313 E. US-54)
• Valley Feed & SeedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Drop-off location for Plant a Row for the Hungry produce donations at 1903 S. Meridian, Wichita
• Mc's MarketminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Drop-off location for Plant a Row for the Hungry produce donations at 1901 E. 21st N., Wichita
• Seniors FirstminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2021Food box program recipient for seniors. Produce donated through Plant a Row is distributed to Kansas seniors experiencing food insecurity.
• Herb Society of South Central KansasminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2021Partner at Community Bloom & Grow Event and Spring Garden Fair events, providing additional free items and educational materials on herbs
• Wichita Public LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2021Annual partnership for free gardening class series. Classes held virtually via Zoom with recordings available on library's YouTube channel. Covers diverse topics including vegetable gardening, tree care, drought-tolerant landscaping, and container gardening.
• Growing Growers ICTcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2021Program based at K-State Research and Extension Sedgwick County providing innovative specialty crop education. Helps connect new and experienced fruit and vegetable growers through workshops, farm tours, apprenticeships, and coaching. Entering its third year in 2021 with expanded education for nonprofit garden startups.
• ICT Food RescuecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000Primary distribution partner for the Plant a Row for the Hungry program. ICT Food Rescue collects donated produce from drop-off sites and distributes to food-insecure residents and families throughout Sedgwick County. In 2024, the program provided 3,670 meals through this partnership.
• Common Ground Producers & Growers Mobile MarketcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000Collects produce donations from drop-off sites and distributes through Seniors First food box program. Enables individual home gardeners to contribute to community hunger relief efforts.
• Garden Writers Association / GWA FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995National parent organization that launched Plant a Row as a public service program in 1995. The local Sedgwick County program began in 2000.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Iowa State University's extension system delivers Master Gardener, agriculture, and youth programming across Iowa counties, with comparable research-based horticulture content. Directly comparable as a peer land-grant extension office serving a similarly agricultural Midwestern county footprint.
• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service: The cooperative extension arm of Texas A&M, the largest land-grant university extension system in the U.S. Operates the same county-based model delivering horticulture, agriculture, 4-H, and nutrition education through a network of county offices, making it the most structurally comparable peer to K-State Extension Sedgwick County.
• Michigan State University Extension: MSU Extension delivers horticulture, agriculture, and 4-H programming through county offices across Michigan. Closely comparable in service mix (Master Gardener equivalent, ag research translation, youth development) and institutional structure as another Big Ten / land-grant extension peer.
• Cornell Cooperative Extension: Cornell University's extension association delivers horticulture, agriculture, nutrition, and youth programming through New York county associations. A direct peer in the land-grant extension category, with comparable Master Gardener, 4-H, and SNAP-Ed programming structures.
• University of Missouri Extension: Land-grant extension service of the University of Missouri with a parallel portfolio of Master Gardener, agriculture, 4-H, and nutrition programs delivered through regional/county centers. Directly comparable to K-State Extension in Midwestern land-grant scope and program mix.
• Purdue Extension: Purdue University's extension service runs county-based programming in agriculture, horticulture (including a Master Gardener program), 4-H youth development, and nutrition education. A direct peer in the Midwest land-grant extension category with overlapping programs and delivery model.

Others

• Sedgwick County Zoo: Major Sedgwick County educational/cultural institution that also delivers informal science and nature education to families and youth in the same county. Adjacent rather than direct—useful as a peer for understanding the local civic ecosystem in which K-State Extension operates, not for direct horticultural competition.

Regional players

• University of Nebraska Extension: University of Nebraska–Lincoln extension delivers parallel horticulture, agriculture, and 4-H programming across Nebraska counties. Comparable land-grant extension model, but operates in a different geography than Sedgwick County and serves a more agronomically focused client base.
• University of Illinois Extension: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's extension system delivers Master Gardener, 4-H, agriculture, and nutrition programming through Illinois county units. A regional land-grant peer with the same delivery architecture but operating in a different state.

Broad incumbents

• Botanica, The Wichita Gardens: Wichita's botanical garden and a partner/drop-off site for Plant a Row. While broader in mission (display gardens, events) than K-State Extension, it overlaps significantly in horticulture education programming and serves the same Sedgwick County audience.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/wichitalibraryorg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ksre-sedgwickcounty

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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