Blast from the Past! 4-H, Fair and Agriculture! - Rooted in Ag
We are Extension - Douglas County, KS Podcast
Release Date: 07/21/2025
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We are Extension - Douglas County, KS Podcast
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Blast from the Past! 4-H, Fair and Agriculture! - Rooted in Ag
We are Extension - Douglas County, KS Podcast
Margit is back with another episode of "Rooted in Ag." In this episode she speaks with her guest, Margaret Kalb. Margaret Kalb, the previous Douglas County Fair Executive Administrator, has been a part of extension in varying capacities for over 26 years and counting! Listen in as they discuss: Agriculture Side of the Fair 4-H and Agriculture Fun Tidbits of History from Past Fairs Hosts: Guest: Margaret Kalb Other Resources:
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We are Extension - Douglas County, KS Podcast
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Rooted in Ag
We are Extension - Douglas County, KS Podcast
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We are Extension - Douglas County, KS Podcast
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info_outlineMargit is back with another episode of "Rooted in Ag." In this episode she speaks with her guest, Margaret Kalb. Margaret Kalb, the previous Douglas County Fair Executive Administrator, has been a part of extension in varying capacities for over 26 years and counting!
Listen in as they discuss:
- Agriculture Side of the Fair
- 4-H and Agriculture
- Fun Tidbits of History from Past Fairs
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Guest:
Margaret Kalb
Other Resources: