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.

Additional Information

Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Initiatives FCS Publications Nutrition Education Program

Events

Henderson County Homesteading Series

Thu, Feb 5 2026, 5:30 - 7pm Henderson Co. Extension Expo Center

Attend one or all of our Homesteading Series of 3 classes: Goat Cheese & Butter Making (CLASS CANCELLED), Beekeeping & Beeswax Wraps, and Wild Game Processing. But registration is required for each class and space is limited, so give us a call now!

Homebased Microprocessing

Mon, Feb 9 2026, 11:30am - 3:30pm Henderson Co. Extension Expo, Room 1/2

This class, presented by the University of Kentucky, is for farmers who grow and harvest produce to use in their value-added products. This is your first step to becoming certified, so if this pertains to you, scan the QR Code now to register.

Henderson County Homesteading Series

Thu, Feb 12 2026, 5:30 - 7pm Henderson Co. Extension Expo Center

Attend one or all of our Homesteading Series of 3 classes: Goat Cheese & Butter Making (CLASS CANCELLED), Beekeeping & Beeswax Wraps, and Wild Game Processing. But registration is required for each class and space is limited, so give us a call now!

Tracie Ettensohn

Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science

(270) 826-8387 tracie.ettensohn@uky.edu Henderson County Extension Office 3341 Zion Road, Henderson, Kentucky 42420-9202

Rohdene Rollins

Extension Assistant, Family and Consumer Science

(270) 826-8387 rohdene.rollins@uky.edu Henderson County Extension Office 3341 Zion Road, Henderson, Kentucky 42420-9202

College Resources

Contact Information

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