About Family and Consumer Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences Extension professionals focuses on building Healthy People, Healthy Finances, and Healthy Relationships. We help people keep healthy through good nutrition and food safety, use their money wisely, and balance the demands of life and work. We aspire to be the recognized leader in the state for enhancing the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities through research, education, and outreach. We provide accessible and reliable research-based information to help people help themselves. We value diversity and strive to build on the assets of the individuals, families, and communities we serve.
County Family and Consumer Sciences News
Chow Line: Eat healthfully when dining out
With a little planning and determination, you can stay on track and keep shedding pounds, even while dining out.
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Chow Line: Think food safety with microwave
Most frozen convenience foods are not ready-to-eat and must be properly cooked first.
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State Family and Consumer Sciences News
Save the Dream Ohio
AmeriCorps volunteers are available to help homeowners with the application process as well as connecting struggling homeowners to local and free Housing Counseling Agencies.
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Restoring Stability: A Save the Dream Ohio Initiative
AmeriCorps volunteers are available to help homeowners with the Restoring Stability application process as well as connecting struggling homeowners to local and free Housing Counseling Agencies.
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Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration; Associate Dean, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; Director, Ohio State University Extension and Gist Chair in Extension Education and Leadership. TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-6181.