Family & Consumer Sciences | University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Services

What Is Family & Consumer Sciences?

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.

Contact

Peggy Jones
Agriculture Extension Agent County
(606) 784-5457
peggy.jones@uky.edu

Upcoming Events

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May 5 2026

Fruit Dehydration in Action

10am EDT

Harry Clark Park - Extension Educational Facility

May 5 2026

Homemaker recruitment

1pm EDT

Harry Clark Park - Extension Educational Facility

May 21 2026

Dehydrate Fruits & Vegetables & Other Food Processing methods

5pm EDT

Harry Clark Park - Extension Educational Facility