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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

FCS Leaders Contact

State Extension Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Program Leaders Directory

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Thursday, March 4, 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.

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

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?

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

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.

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Monday, March 1, 2021

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?

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Friday, February 26, 2021

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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Thursday, February 25, 2021

CFP Webinars

Webinars presenting guidance on submission of proposals for the Community Foods Competitive Grants Program.

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