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 Extension. FCS programming focus 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.

Additional Information

Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Initiatives FCS Publications Health Bulletins Healthy Choices for Healthy Families MONEYWI$E Nutrition Education Program Plate It Up Kentucky Proud

Clay County Homemakers

We have several homemaker clubs in Clay County. New members are always welcome! Interested in becoming a member? Interested in learning more about the homemaker organization and what they do? Interested in started your own homemaker club?

Learn more about homemakers!

Turkey Wraps Recipe

Check out this quick and healthy recipe!

Get the recipe!

Food Preservation Publications

Home Canning Basics Home Canning Vegetables Home Canning Fruit Home Canning Salsa Home Canning Tomatoes & Tomato Products Home Canning Jams, Jellies & Other Soft Spreads Home Canning Pickled & Fermented Foods Home Canning Meat, Poultry, Wild Game & Fish Home Canning Soups, Stocks, & Stews Home Canning Altitude Adjustments Home Freezing Basics Freezing Vegetables Freezing Fresh Fruits Drying Food at Home Jerk Safety Harvesting, Preserving, & Storing Herbs

Other Helpful Publications

DIAL PRESSURE CANNERS

Do you have a dial pressure canner lid that you need checked? Bring the lid into our office and we can check it for free!

Newsletters

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In this issue:

Clay County Extension contact information
Calendar of events
Agriculture/Natural Resources

Thank you letter to individuals and organizations for flood relief donations.

Pollinators Monarch Waystation Kits & Planting Demo

Woodland Owner Field Day

Clay County Conservation District Tree Giveaway

Clay County Beekeeper's Association

4-H/Youth Development

4-H Clubs & Summit Collage

4-H Communications Day Winners

4-H Homeschool Club

4-H Cooking Club

4-H Art Club

4-H Summer Photo Challenge

4-H Project Days
UK Basket Winner
Family & Consumer Sciences

Go Bananas Milkshake Recipes

Mental Health Mondays

Buttercream Basics

The Good Continues