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Health & Nutrition
Extension offers a wealth of educational programs that help people make healthier, better-informed decisions and grow our economy. Programs cover a variety of areas from local foods and food safety to gardening and environmental efforts.
Family and Consumer Science News - June 29, 2020
Run Franklin County Franklin County Parks & Recreation presents 50K (31 miles) virtual run and walk. Register by July 10th. Flyer …
FCS Newsletter June 22, 2020
Kickin Nutrition Virtual Based Program Building Healthy Habits for Youth Are your children interested in taking a virtual nutrition education course? …
FCS Newsletter June 15, 2020
Kickin Nutrition Virtual Based Program Building Healthy Habits for Youth Are your children interested in taking a virtual nutrition education course? …
FCS Weekly News - June 8, 2020
Kickin Nutrition TV Virtual Based Program Building Healthy Habits for Youth Are your children interested in taking a virtual nutrition education …
FCS News June 1, 2020
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That White Envelope May Be Worth $1,200
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FCS Weekly News May 25, 2020
Med Instead of Meds Eating like those who live in the Mediterranean region has been shown to promote health and …
FCS Weekly News - May 18, 2020
May is Med Month Choose olive oil. Replace solid fats ( e.g., butter and margarine) and other oils with olive …
FCS Weekly News May 11, 2020
May is Med Month Get at least five servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Choose a variety of colors …
FCS Weekly News - May 4, 2020
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National Minority Health Month Weekly Update April 27
As we come upon the final week of April 2020 celebrating National Minority Health Month let’s celebrate with tips …
New Food Storage Infosheets
Storing food properly can help you maintain the safety, freshness, and quality for your food overtime. Proper food storage …
National Minority Health Month Newsletter Week 3
April is National Minority Health Month: Daily themes are below Wellness Monday: The outbreak of COVID-19 may be stressful for …
COVID-19 Preventative Measures: Facemasks 101, Sanitizing Surfaces
Face Masks and Cloth Face Coverings Recommendations about face masks and face coverings for use during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cloth face …
Is Corona Virus a Concern With Takeout?
CDC, FDA, and USDA are not aware of any reports at this time that suggest COVID-19 can be transmitted …
Fermentology Mini-Seminars
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Family and Consumer Science Newsletter April 13-17, 2020
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Guidance for Cloth Face Coverings
Recent CDC guidance recommends wearing cloth face coverings when in public. These face coverings are NOT N-95 respirators or …
A Clean Kitchen is a Healthy Kitchen
During this pandemic, many have found themselves spending a significant amount of time at home cooking. The CDC has specific …
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