Family & Consumer Sciences

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.

Linda P. Burgard

Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science

(606) 549-1430 linda.burgard@uky.edu Whitley County Extension Office 4275 US-25W, PO Box 328 Williamsburg, Kentucky 40769-0328

Reagan Short Weedman

Extension Assistant, Family and Consumer Science

(606) 549-1430 reagan.weedman@uky.edu Whitley County Extension Office 4275 US-25W, PO Box 328 Williamsburg, Kentucky 40769-0328

Events

Find Your Fitness

- Whitley County Cooperative Extension

Discover the joy of movement in Find Your Fitness! Each month we will explore a different type of gentle fitness, including low-impact cardio, strength exercises, flexibility stretches, and chair Pilates.

Wits Workout

- Whitley County Cooperative Extension

Maintaining a healthy brain throughout life is important for its long-term function.

Cooking Through The Calendar

- Whitley County Cooperative Extension

Join us as we demonstrate and sample recipes such as Cauliflower Bites, Crunchy Air Fryer Fish, Banana Pancakes, Chicken Burgers, and more!

Laugh & Learn Playdate

- Whitley County Cooperative Extension

Laugh and Learn Playdates are for you and your child(ren) to engage in playful activities designed to prepare them for kindergarten.

Basic Cheese Making Hands-On Workshop

- Wildcat Mountain Cheese

Register early for this exciting hands-on class. No experience is necessary for this class as participants will learn first-hand from a local dairy farmer and cheesemaker.

Find Your Fitness

- Whitley County Cooperative Extension

Discover the joy of movement in Find Your Fitness! Each month we will explore a different type of gentle fitness, including low-impact cardio, strength exercises, flexibility stretches, and chair Pilates.

Laugh & Learn Playdate

- Whitley County Cooperative Extension

Laugh and Learn Playdates are for you and your child(ren) to engage in playful activities designed to prepare them for kindergarten.

Wits Workout

- Whitley County Cooperative Extension

Maintaining a healthy brain throughout life is important for its long-term function.

Cooking Through The Calendar

- Whitley County Cooperative Extension

Join us as we demonstrate and sample recipes such as Cauliflower Bites, Crunchy Air Fryer Fish, Banana Pancakes, Chicken Burgers, and more!

Find Your Fitness

- Whitley County Cooperative Extension

Discover the joy of movement in Find Your Fitness! Each month we will explore a different type of gentle fitness, including low-impact cardio, strength exercises, flexibility stretches, and chair Pilates.

Contact Information

4275 US-25W P.O. Box 328 Williamsburg, KY 40769-0328

(606) 549-1430

whitley.ext@uky.edu