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.


Newsletters

Cultural Arts Projects
Cultural Arts Projects are due by March 11, 2024 to the Spencer County Extension Office. After judging please pick up your items by March 15, 2024 anytime between 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM.
If selected at the county level they will move on to the Louisville Area and be judged on April 5th at the Bullitt County Extension Office. Viewing of the items will be from 1 - 2pm that day.
If you are selected to go to Area judging please bring your items back to the Spencer County Extension Office by April 4th, 2024 by 3 PM.
If you plan to submit an item for judging it must include the category you would like to enter it in, your name, and your phone number in order for it to be considered eligible.


Read Full Newsletter Download (PDF)

Homemaker Leader Lessons
February: Transferring Cherished Possessions taught by Jane Proctor, Trimble County FCS Agent at the Spencer County Extension Office on February 28, 2024 at 1:30 pm.

March: Savor the Flavor Cooking with Spices taught by Carolina Perez, Jefferson County FCS Agent, and Elizabeth Coots, Shelby County FCS Agent at the Spencer County Extension Office on March 27, 2024 at 1:30 pm.

April: Time Well Spent organizing tips for increased productivity taught by Heather Toomes, Oldham County FCS Agent. Spencer County Extension Office, April 24, 2024 at 1:30 pm.


Read Full Newsletter Download (PDF)

Homemaker Leader Lessons
January: Reducing the risk of identity theft (packet lesson). Copies will be available at the Spencer County Extension Office.
February: Transferring Cherished Possessions taught by Jane Proctor, Trimble County FCS Agent at the Spencer County Extension Office on February 28, 2024 at 1:30 pm.
March: Savor the Flavor, cooking with spices taught by Carolina Perez, Jefferson County FCS Agent, and Elizabeth Coots, Shelby County FCS Agent at the Spencer County Extension Office on March 27, 2024 at 1:30 pm.
April: Time Well Spent, organizing tips for increased productivity taught by Heather Toomes, Oldham County FCS Agent at the Spencer County Extension Office on April 24, 2024 at 1:30 pm.


Read Full Newsletter Download (PDF)

Additional Information

Spencer County Homemakers

Learn about our Homemaker groups and upcoming events.

Go to page

Ryan J. Linton

Extension Assistant, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Science, 4-H Youth Development

(502) 477-2217 ryan.linton@uky.edu Spencer County Extension Office 100 Oak Tree Way, Taylorsville, Kentucky 40071-0368

Beth Maxedon

Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science

(502) 477-2217 elizabeth.maxedon@uky.edu Spencer County Extension Office 100 Oak Tree Way, Taylorsville, Kentucky 40071-0368

Contact Information

100 Oak Tree Way P.O. Box 368 Taylorsville, KY 40071-0368

(502) 477-2217

spencer.ext@uky.edu