University of Kentucky College of Agriculture

Family & Consumer Sciences

Rebecca Sharp, 

 Bell County Agent for

Family & Consumer Sciences 

 

Family and Consumer Sciences Extension improves the quality of individual and family life through education, research, and outreach.  This multidisciplinary field focuses on building assets of individuals and families to address the perennial problems faced across the lifespan.  Family and Consumer Sciences Extension operates within an ecological framework with the basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter at its core.  The next level emphasizes well-being with a focus on human development, parenting, resource management, nutrition, health, and aesthetics.  At the community level, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension prepares individuals for community and economic development and activity.  Professionals in Family and Consumer Sciences Extension enable individuals and families to develop capacity for strengthening families and building community for an ever-changing society.

 

Health Bulletins

 

 

Link to FCS Publications  (Including Food Preservation)

 

 

 Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association

The Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association (KEHA) is a volunteer organization that works to improve the quality of life for families and communities through leadership development, volunteer service and education.

 

Bell County Homemaker's Clubs

Mountain ViewMoutain View - meets third Thursday at 11:00 am

Pineville SeniorsPineville Seniors -meets third Wednesday at 11:00 am

SunshineSunshine - meets third Tuesday at 6:30 pm

Mailbox MembersMailbox Members at Large - join this group if your schedule does not allow you to attend a regular monthly meeting.

Contact FCS Agent Rebecca Sharp for more information and assistance with starting a new club.


Bell County Homemaker Newsletters

 

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