Christy Dipman Retires After 45 Years of Service to the Horticulture Industry
April 21, 2026
Submitted by Cheryl Boyer
After 45 years with K‑State Extension, Christy Dipman’s retirement marks the conclusion of a career defined by service, stewardship, and behind‑the‑scenes impact.
Please join us in celebrating and thanking Christy Dipman, who retired on April 10 after an extraordinary 45 years of service to K‑State Extension Horticulture and Natural Resources.
Since 1980, Christy has been a steady, caring, and indispensable force behind extension outreach efforts -- most notably as the heart and organizational backbone of the Kansas Turf and Landscape Conference, Turf & Ornamentals Field Days, and countless other extension events across the state.
Christy’s work touched nearly every horticultural commodity and countless faculty, agents, industry partners, and stakeholders. Known for her warmth, professionalism and genuine care for people, she built lasting relationships that strengthened extension’s connection to Kansas’s horticulture industries for decades.
We are deeply grateful for Christy’s dedication, friendship, and service, and we wish her much joy in this next chapter. Thank you, Christy, for all you have given to K‑State Extension.
