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!

Apple Crumb Dessert

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:

September calendar of events

Family & Consumer Sciences

Mental Health Mondays
Lunch & Learn: Udder Alternatives
Walk your Way Challenge
Cultural Arts
Plan & Prep Mtg for WTA Annual Homemakers Mtg.
Homemaker Grab & Go Kits
Homemaker Clubs
WTA Annual Extension Homemakers Meeting
Health Bulletin: Learn How to Help - QPR Suicide Prevention Training

Agriculture/Natural Resources

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Brandy Napier

Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science

(606) 598-2789 brandy.napier@uky.edu Clay County Extension Office 69 Jameson Road, Manchester, Kentucky 40962-0421

College Resources

Contact Information

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