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
Need information about canning or freezing fruits and vegetables?
Click the link below and scroll down to Food Safety and Preservation to find the latest guides from the University of Kentucky or stop by the Russell County Extension Office to pick up a copy.
Food Preservation publications from the University of Kentucky
Dial Gauge Pressure Canner Testing
We check canner gauges for accuracy (the type with a numbered dial gauge with a needle, not the “jiggler” type). This service is free of charge. Just bring your lid by the Russell County Extension Office.
Resources
Sherri A. Coffey
Extension Assistant, Family and Consumer Science, 4-H Youth Development
(270) 866-4477 sherri.coffey@uky.edu Russell County Extension Office 2688 S. Hwy 127, Russell Springs, Kentucky 42642-4013Megan Gullett
Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science
(270) 866-4477 megan.gullett@uky.edu Russell County Extension Office 2688 S. Hwy 127, Russell Springs, Kentucky 42642-4013