Tara Solomon-Smith, is the new Family and Community Wellness Extension Agent for K-State Extension Service.
She began work on January 9, 2023, at her home office in Erie, which serves Allen, Bourbon, Neosho, and Woodson Counties, which comprises the Southwind District.
Smith is in the Fort Scott office, located at the Bourbon County Courthouse on Thursdays.
Her hometown is Yates Center.
Smith earned a bachelors degree in Family Studies and Human Services from Kansas State University, and has been working in community education and engagement for over sixteen years.
The K-State Extension offers support to the community.
She offers these programs:
Walk with Ease and Stay Strong Stay Healthy:
Evidence based physical activity programs providing health
education and an avenue to safely and comfortably
increase activity.
Youth and Adult Financial Education:
Provide information and education to help increase your
financial well-being through programs such as Check Your
Credit, the interactive assessment game Money Habitudes,
and Family Financial Story Walks
Bonding Thru Board Games:
A short term or series-based lesson using board games as
a tool to support child and youth development while
developing strong families and relationships
Mental Wellness and Resiliency:
Mental wellness is an important aspect of health.
Programming includes Stress Less with Mindfulness,
Exploring Resilience, Ag Wellness, and Your Thoughts Matter.
Senior Health Insurance Counseling of Kansas:
Assist older adults in navigating new to Medicare decisions
and yearly decisions regarding prescription drug plans.
In her spare time she enjoys being on the family farm and exploring the outdoors with her husband and two boys, Smith said.