The comprehensive history of the Kansas Extension Service from 1868 is presented in three volumes and includes administration, information dissemination, club work, special area reports, personnel training, and continuing education. Administration involves such aspects as personnel, finances, organizational changes, cooperation with other agencies and organizations, and emergency programs. Personnel, program development, projects, and activities are discussed for extension home economics and 4-H activities. Special project areas reported include plant pathology; horticulture; animal, dairy, and poultry husbandry; entomology; rodent control and wildlife management; marketing; radio and television; land use planning; and emergency farm labor. Continuing education involves activities such as home study, evening college and extension classes, conferences and short courses, and technical and special services. (pt)