About Family and Consumer Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences Extension professionals focus 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
Helping Children Succeed Divorce
Helping Children Succeed Divorce - A parenting program focused on divorcing parents. The content addresses the concerns and well-being of the children.
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ChooseMyPlate.gov
A new icon has been introduced by the USDA to help guide us toward a balanced and healthy intake of foods and beverages. MyPlate is replacing MyPyramid, with a focus on our dietary choices meal to meal.
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Have you ever heard the story of the disappearing $20 bill? It goes like this . . .
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Ohio State University Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all research and related educational programs are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. This statement is in accordance with United States Civil Rights Laws and the USDA.

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.