Cactus Pear Could be the Sustainable Food and Fuel Crop of the Future
In the near future, could cactus pear become a major crop like soybeans and corn, and help provide a biofuel source, as well as a sustainable food and forage crop?
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Modeling and Training to Enhance Resilience of the U.S. Food System to COVID-19 Labor Shortages
Labor shortages and implementation of strategies to control the COVID-19 pandemic are causing major disruptions in the U.S. food supply. What can be done to ease this disruption?
4-H State Leaders Directory
4-H State Leaders Directory
FCS Leaders Contact
State Extension Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Program Leaders Directory
FANE CEEY Webinar
FANE CEEY Webinar 2.26.2021
EFNEP 2020 National Data Report
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) consistently demonstrates strong results. Annual data confirms graduates improve their diets, improve their nutrition practices, stretch their food dollars farther, handle food more safely, and increase their physical activity levels.
Ensuring Meat Processing Safety in These Challenging Times
With the rampant spread of COVID-19 among meat processing plant workers, the meat industry continues to face serious issues. The prevalence of the virus has led to meat processing - and packaging - plant closures. It has created bottlenecks everywhere in the chain, affecting farms to consumers, leading to much smaller production outputs and higher prices for everyone. What can be done to ensure the safety of meat during these challenging times?
Core Competencies - EFNEP & SNAP-Ed
Core competencies were developed for use by both SNAP-Ed and EFNEP Coordinators. The nutrition program coordinator core competencies identify skill sets needed to be a successful state program coordinator. These competencies were developed to help state coordinators identify current strengths and areas for future professional development. The paraprofessional core competencies identify skill sets needed to be a successful paraprofessional nutrition educator. These competencies were developed to guide state coordinators and program supervisors in hiring, training, and performance management decisions.
Ensuring Meat Processing Safety in These Challenging Times
With the rampant spread of COVID-19 among meat processing plant workers, the meat industry continues to face serious issues. The prevalence of the virus has led to meat processing- and packaging-plant closures. It has created bottlenecks everywhere in the chain, affecting farms to consumers, leading to much smaller production outputs and higher prices for everyone. What can be done to ensure the safety of meat during these challenging times?
Division of Family & Consumer Sciences
The Division of Family & Consumer Sciences (DFCS) strengthens families, farms, communities, and the economy by focusing on the human and community dimensions of food and agriculture. Through scientific research and its application; strategic partnerships with federal, state, and local agencies; extension education; and preparing the next generation of Family & Consumer Sciences professionals, the Division advances family well-being and community vitality across the nation and beyond.
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