Family & Consumer Sciences
Family & Consumer Sciences
FCS Extension programs aim to improve the quality of individual and family life through education, research, and outreach.
What is Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS)?
FCS stands for Family and Consumer Sciences. FCS Extension's focus is on building assets of individuals and families to address problems faced across the lifespan. Family and Consumer Sciences Extension emphasizes well-being with a focus on human development, parenting, resource management, nutrition, health, and leadership development.
At the community level, FCS Extension prepares individuals for community and economic development and activity. Professionals in Family and Consumer Sciences Extension provide the tools to help individuals and families to develop resources for strengthening families and building community for an ever-changing society.
Popular FCS Topics
• Home Canning Basics
• Home Canning Jams, Jellies, and Other Soft Spreads
• Home Canning Tomatoes and Tomato Products
• Home Canning Salsa
• Home Canning Pickled and Fermented Foods
• Home Canning Vegetables
• Home Canning Fruit
• Home Canning Meat, Poultry, Wild Game, and Fish
• Home Canning Soups, Stocks, and Stews
• Safe Home Canning: Altitude Adjustments
• Drying Foods at Home
• Jerky Safety
• Home Freezing Basics
• Freezing Vegetables
• Freezing Fresh Fruits
• Judging Preserved Foods
• Recommended Food Storage Times: Cold and Dry Refrigerated
and Frozen Foods
• Harvesting, Preserving and Storing Herbs
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Learn about healthy eating, financial management, and general health information with these bulletins.
Learn MoreHannah Thornsberry
Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science
(859) 873-4601 hannah.thornsberry@uky.edu Woodford County Extension Office 184 Beasley Drive, Versailles, Kentucky 40383-8992Sign-up for our electronic newsletters to stay on top of all the classes and programs happening at the Woodford County Extension Office.
