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Dorchester County Family Consumer Sciences
All Family & Consumer Science Extension (FCS) Educators have a Master's degree in home economics subject matter and education. Extension educators have 15 plus years in working with the community in planning and providing research-based information to make daily decisions with your family. Family & Consumer Science Extension Educators are committed to educating people to help themselves in:
Most educational information is offered free, however, a nominal fee may be charged.
- Nutrition
- Food Safety
- Family Finance
- Human Development
Contact or email Connie Barnett, Extension Educator, Family & Consumer Science at 410-228-8800, or call your local Cooperative Extension office.
Check out the website USDA for Kids. It is filled with great links about Family & Consumer Science, 4-H, and Agriculture just for kids.
EAT SMART, BE FIT, MARYLAND! You are invited to visit http://www.eatsmart.umd.edu/. Eat Smart can help you...
- plan your meals to help stretch your food dollars
- learn what is on sale at your local grocery store
- compare prices at your grocery store
- develop new cooking skills
- get your kids involved in the kitchen
- teach your kids how to choose healthy snacks
- maintain a healthy weight
- become more physically active
Want to be physically fit? It's not so hard. Check out this up-to-date information on ACE Fit Facts. You'll be glad you did!
For tasty healthy recipes.....check out this link to the The American Institute for Cancer Research
For more information, contact Connie Barnett
Last updated: 03/12/2008
Computer Power Unlimited Curriculum Available During a Special Pre-Press Sale
The new Computer Power Unlimited curriculum is now available during a special pre-press sale!
The pre-press discount (35%) discount will be available until May 31st!
- posted May 12, 2008
Volunteer Awards, Deadline Extended to May 30th
Please take the time to review the award descriptions you’ll find on the Volunteer page. There are 12 different awards that will enable you to recognize the people who have made 4-H possible for thousands of Maryland boys and girls for over 100 years.
- posted May 12, 2008
Human Sciences Update ~ “Every Day, the Healthy Way”
State Communications Results, 2008 4-H Out-of-State Trip Awards Letters, State 4-H Fashion Revue 4-Hers and 4-H Volunteers, Coming Soon: Purchase Power – a new opportunity for youth to develop consumer skills. - posted May 12, 2008
