Family & Consumer Sciences | Leslie County Extension Office

Leslie 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.

Events

Baking Lab

Mon, Jul 14 2025, 3:30 - 4:30pm Leslie County Cooperative Extension

We will bake and eat together a delicious bread recipe during this program.

Extension Art Club

Tue, Jul 15 2025, 5 - 6pm Leslie County Cooperative Extension

Join us here at Leslie County Extension for this fun cultural arts class.

Cooking Through the Calendar

Wed, Jul 23 2025, 12 - 1pm Leslie County Cooperative Extension

Come join us as we prepare a nutritious recipe and taste a sample.

Super Star Chef

Mon, Jul 28 2025, 1 - 4pm Leslie County Cooperative Extension

Join us and shine in the kitchen with your new cooking skills!

Super Star Chef

Tue, Jul 29 2025, 1 - 4pm Leslie County Cooperative Extension

Join us and shine in the kitchen with your new cooking skills!

Super Star Chef

Wed, Jul 30 2025, 1 - 4pm Leslie County Cooperative Extension

Join us and shine in the kitchen with your new cooking skills!

Diabetes Connection

Thu, Jul 31 2025, 10 - 11am Leslie County Cooperative Extension

Come join us and learn how to live a healthier life!

Cooking Through the Calendar

Thu, Aug 21 2025, 12 - 1pm Leslie County Cooperative Extension

Come join us as we prepare a nutritious recipe and taste a sample.

Cooking Through the Calendar

Tue, Sep 23 2025, 12 - 1pm Leslie County Cooperative Extension

Come join us as we prepare a nutritious recipe and taste a sample.

Additional Information

Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Initiatives FCS Publications Nutrition Education Program

Vicki R. Boggs

Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science

(606) 672-2154 vicki.boggs@uky.edu Leslie County Extension Office 22045 Main Street 514, Hyden, Kentucky 41749-8568

Garry Ostrander

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

(606) 672-2154 garryostrander@uky.edu Leslie County Extension Office 22045 Main Street 514, Hyden, Kentucky 41749-8568

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