Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) extension agents offer non-biased, research-based solutions and cutting edge knowledge on many topics, including:
Economic well-being for individuals and families
Food, nutrition, and health
Food safety
Healthy, safe, and affordable housing environment
Positive development for individuals, families, and communities
FACS agents also partner with employers and other agencies to enhance economic development by educating our present and future work force. Examples include:
Health education and chronic disease prevention programs
Life skills education to reduce turnover and increase productivity, such as managing finances and balancing work / family responsibilities
Required employee training such as food safety for restaurant workers and child development training for child care providers