Family and Consumer Sciences Extension News
On Friday, September 23, the Kentucky Association of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) gathered at the E. S. Good Barn on the University of Kentucky campus to pilot their new initiative called Phase O.N.E. (Officially Navigating the Experience).
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS) held their 2016 annual session at the Big Sky Resort in Montana on September 12-15. The session included presentations highlighting the research and success of Family and Consumer Sciences Extension professionals. Many of Kentucky’s Extension Agents for Family and Consumer Sciences Education were recognized as award recipients due to their outstanding implementation and involvement in projects. These projects are aimed at improving the quality of life across the Bluegrass.
Lora Lee Howard has been working to help Kentuckians lead fuller, healthier lives since 1981 as a University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension agent for family and consumer sciences education in Clay County. Recently members of the National Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences elected Howard to serve as president-elect.
Cheryl Case, right, helps a food preservation workshop particpant break beans
When 13-year-old Shane Turner walked into the first day of the Super Star Chef program, the instructors could tell he didn’t want to be there, but by the end of the week, everything changed.
In five Kentucky counties, local food banks are conducting outreach programs and targeting services to Veterans.
This summer, 4-H youth in Kentucky will have the opportunity to be ‘style engineers’ through a $10,000 sponsorship award from the National 4-H Council and HughesNet® to implement a “Tech Takeover.” Through day camps, overnight camps and special workshops, youth will complete Style Engineers curriculum activities ranging from material exploration to pa
The Kentucky chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP), the National Honorary Extension Organization, recently presented individual and team awards during their annual chapter meeting. The honorees included several Family and Consumer Sciences Extension professionals.
The Family Action Council (FAC) is open to both undergraduate students with a major and/or minor in Family Sciences and graduate students within the Department of Family Sciences. The organization focuses on helping students navigate the path from their collegiate career at the University of Kentucky to the variety of careers the professional world may entail.
