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  1. FCS Alzheimer and Dementia Caregiver Support Education

    Mar 6, 2026

    Ohio State University Extension is expanding support for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease through the work of Kathy Tutt, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator in Clark County. Tutt plays a central role in the Golden Buckeye Center for Dementia Caregivers, a statewide initiative led by The Ohio State University College of Nursing in partnership with OSU Extension and funded by the Ohio Department of Aging. [Read more...]

  2. Extension Professionals with a Passion for Food Safety Convene to Advance OQC Training

    Mar 5, 2026

    Educators from Family and Consumer Sciences and 4-H, plus a food safety field specialist, met in Columbus to prepare for the rollout of a new, updated version of the Occasional Quantity Cooks (OQC) curriculum. The program supports Ohio State University Extension volunteers and employees who oversee the preparation and/or service of food at events. [Read more...]

  3. Family and Consumer Sciences Educator Day

    Feb 12, 2026

    The annual Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Educator Day was celebrated on February 11, with recognition continuing throughout the week. This observance honors the invaluable contributions FCS educators make in schools and communities, while also encouraging others to pursue careers in the field. FCS Educator Day is part of the Say Yes to FCS: Filling the Educator Pipeline campaign, a collaborative initiative supported by 10 national FCS organizations. [Read more...]

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