Welcome to Rice County
Your local Extension Office is a great resource for finding the information that you need. Have a gardening question? Check out our Lawn and Garden section. If you are interested in joining 4-H or becoming a volunteer, our 4-H and Youth section has all of the information you need to get started. Check out the Crops and Livestock section. Health and Nutrition features a wide variety of resources for food preparation and safety. You will also want to check out the information in our Home and Family and Community Development sections.
K-State Research & Extension-Rice County
701 East Main
Lyons, KS 67554
Phone: 620-257-5131
FAX: 620-257-5132
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm / 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Closed on Major Holidays and Weekends
Upcoming Events ~ Rice County Extension Office
April 6, 2026 ~ Family & Consumer Sciences Meeting - 6 PM. Rice County Extension Bldg
April 11, 2026 ~ Barn Quilt Painting Class - 9 AM. Rice County Extension Bldg. Reservations are required by April 3rd by calling the Extension Office at 620-257-5131.
April 13, 2026 ~ Simply Produce Sign Up - Reserve your bag at White's Foodliner in Lyons through April 20, 2026 at Noon. Orders will be available to pick up on April 23, 2026 from Noon to 12:45 PM.
April 15, 2026 ~ Sheep, Goat, & Swine Weigh In & Tagging - 6 PM. Bar K Bar Arena (behind Celebration Centre)
April 23, 2026 ~ Simply Produce Pick Up at White's Foodliner in Lyons from Noon to 12:45 PM.