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 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.
Food Preservation
Discover the joy of food preservation and keep the flavors of the season alive all year long! Whether you're interested in pressure canning, water bath canning, freezing, or dehydrating, our comprehensive resources and guides will help you master these techniques. Preserve your garden harvest, save money, and enjoy homemade, healthy foods anytime. Explore our step-by-step tutorials, expert tips, and many recipes to get started. Join us on this journey and make food preservation a rewarding and sustainable part of your lifestyle! Access our resources today and start preserving with confidence.
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
Home Freezing Basics
Do you have a dial pressure canner lid that you need checked? Bring it into our office for to be checked for FREE!
Inter-Agency Council
Inter-Agency Council is made up of representatives from a variety of agencies that join together to share programs and ideas to enhance and /or compliment each others work to prevent duplication.
Meeting InfoUpcoming FCS Events
We have a wide variety of class and programs that cover everything from food preservation to sewing skills. Interested in participating or learning a new skill? Click below for our current classes and programs offered.
View EventsLaurel County Homemakers
Interested in finding a place where you can be yourself and learn? Homemakers is the place for you! Our members spend time learning skills, helping the community, and creating a support system for one another.
Join NowLora B. Davidson
Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science
(606) 864-4167 lora.davidson@uky.edu Laurel County Extension Office 200 County Extension Rd., London, Kentucky 40741-9008Robin K. Davis
Extension Assistant, Family and Consumer Science
(606) 864-4167 robin.davis@uky.edu Laurel County Extension Office 200 County Extension Rd., London, Kentucky 40741-9008Tina Hefner
Extension Staff Assistant, Family and Consumer Science
(606) 864-4167 tina.hefner@uky.edu Laurel County Extension Office 200 County Extension Rd., London, Kentucky 40741-9008At the Laurel County Extension office our focus is on improving the wellbeing of the citizens in the community. We offer programming that will benefit everyone in the family including youth. We invite you to stop by our office or call us so we can talk to you about our programming and how we can help you and your family.
Lora Davidson Extension Agent, FCS
Class and Program Requests
Are you looking for a specific class or program topic and aren't seeing it in our upcoming events? We would love to hear about it!
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