Family & Consumer Sciences
Family & Consumer Sciences
FCS Extension programs aim to improve the quality of individual and family life through education, research, and outreach.
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Home-Based Processing and Microprocessing
The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky Department of Agriculture, and Kentucky Food Safety Branch are partnering to support farm friendly legislation. New Farmers Market Legislation allows Kentucky residents to process some non-potentially hazardous foods and value-added products in their home kitchens. There are two categories of processing: homebased processors and homebased microprocessors.
Program InformationWhat 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.
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As an Extension educator, my prime concern is people. I believe it is my responsibility to give the best of my ability and develop myself to be an effective educator. I accept the opportunity to empower individuals, families, and communities to meet their needs and goals through a learning partnership. May I always be willing to accept the challenges of the changing times.
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Dylan Gentry
Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science
(270) 384-2317 dylan.wk.gentry@uky.edu Adair County Extension Office 409 Fairground St., Columbia, Kentucky 42728-0309
