Family & Consumer Sciences in Talbot County

The University of Maryland Extension's Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) program provides research-based education that helps individuals and families make informed decisions about their health, finances, and overall well-being. Programs are designed to build practical life skills that support healthy living, financial stability, and improved quality of life across the lifespan.

UME's educational opportunities are available for youth, adults, families, schools, community organizations, businesses, and agricultural audiences through workshops, classes, community partnerships, and online resources. 

Areas of Focus

  • Nutrition, health, and wellness
  • Food safety and preservation
  • Financial wellness
  • Health insurance literacy
  • Chronic disease prevention
  • Healthy food choices
  • Budgeting and financial decision-making
  • Workforce and life skills development

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Talbot County Family and Consumer Sciences Programs

UME FCS programs strive to ensure that all Maryland residents are healthy and economically successful at every stage of life through education, research, and outreach programs. The goal of Extension is to help communities create safe and healthy places to live, work, play, and learn by helping Marylanders acquire the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to make informed decisions that affect their health and economic well-being. Extension staff help community members identify health risks and then make a plan to reduce those risks by working with youth and families to prevent and manage chronic diseases through healthy food and physical activity choices, handling food safely, and teaching financial and health insurance literacy.

FCS programs vary by county based on local needs and available expertise. Contact our office to learn about educational programs, workshops, and resources available in our county.

Food, Nutrition, and Health

UME programs offer research-based education on nutrition, healthy lifestyles, chronic disease prevention, food safety, and home food preservation. Learn more.

Financial Wellness

UME provides resources to help individuals and families develop budgeting skills, manage credit, build savings, and work toward financial goals. Read more.

Health Insurance Literacy

UME's educational programs help individuals understand health insurance options, evaluate coverage, and make informed healthcare decisions. Read more.

Extension FCS Resources

Looking to learn more about personal finances, food and nutrition, or wellness?  Discover hundreds of helpful resources and articles from the University of Maryland Extension FCS team. Explore UME's full resource library.

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