Family & Consumer Sciences
Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) Extension Agents offer a variety of programs designed to enhance health and wellness. Key topic areas include chronic disease prevention and management, nutrition, financial literacy, food safety, and home food entrepreneurship.
Healthy Eating & Habits
These health and wellness programs help individuals, families, and communities build healthy habits and eating behaviors to support quality of life and longevity.
Financial Wellbeing
These financial well-being programs help people feel more confident about their money. It teaches how to make smart choices now and in the future.
Food Safety & Entrepreneurship
Extension food programs teach people how to safely prepare, handle, and store food to help prevent foodborne illnesses. They also share information about Florida’s cottage food law, which allows people to make and sell certain foods from their home kitchens. These programs help protect health, save money, and create new opportunities.