Family & Consumer Sciences | Livingston County Extension Office

Livingston County Extension Office

Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

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.

Life Simplified Podcast

Sometimes life is messy. Have you ever wished you could refocus your mind, home, relationships, and work life? Join us as we use research based information to make practical changes and simplify life. We are Family & Consumer Sciences Agents with the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service.

Additional Information

Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Initiatives FCS Publications Nutrition Education Program Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association MONEYWI$E

Joni K. Phelps

Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science

(270) 928-2168 jkbarr3@uky.edu Livingston County Extension Office 803 US Highway 60 East, Smithland, Kentucky 42081-0189

FCS Events

Open Sewing

Tue, Apr 1 2025, 9am - 2pm Livingston County Extension Office

Bring a project to work on
Bring sewing supplies and a sewing machine
Socialize with other sewing enthusiast

For more information call the office at 270-928-2168, or email jkbarr3@uky.edu.

Wits Workout

Tue, Apr 1 2025, 2 - 3pm Livingston County Extension Office

Let's boost brain power with fun, challenging puzzles while connecting with others. FREE!

Block of the Month

Tue, Apr 8 2025, 9am - 2pm Livingston County Extension Office

Call the office at 270-928-2168 or email jkbarr3@uky.edu, for more details.

Laugh & Learn: Rachel's Day in the Garden

Mon, Apr 14 2025, 11am - 12pm Livingston County Public Library

Ages 5 & Under, accompanied by an adult. Activities include story time, sensory and developmental activities, games & snacks.

Register by April 11, 2025 by calling the office at 270-928-2168 or by emailing Joni at jkbarr3@uky.edu.

Pins & Needles

Tue, Apr 15 2025, 9am - 2pm Livingston County Extension Office

Call the office at 270-928-2168, or email jkbarr3@uky.edu for more details.

Unfinished Projects (UFO's)

Tue, Apr 22 2025, 9am - 2pm Livingston County Extension Office

Bring an unfinished sewing project and join us!

Cooking through the Calendar - April 2025

Wed, Apr 23 2025, 10 - 11am Livingston County Extension Office

April's recipe is Lemon Broccoli Pasta!

To register, call the office at 270-928-2168 no later than April 21st.

Chapter Chasers Book Club

Tue, Apr 29 2025, 6 - 7pm Livingston County Public Library

The Chapter Chasers Book Club will meet April 29th! April's book is The Block Party by Jamie Day.

Call the office at 270-928-2168 for more information!

Open Sewing

Tue, May 6 2025, 9am - 2pm Livingston County Extension Office

Bring a project to work on
Bring sewing supplies and a sewing machine
Socialize with other sewing enthusiast

For more information call the office at 270-928-2168, or email jkbarr3@uky.edu.

Block of the Month

Tue, May 13 2025, 9am - 2pm Livingston County Extension Office

Call the office at 270-928-2168 or email jkbarr3@uky.edu, for more details.

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