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Sep 11, 2024
A newly developed vaccine toolkit aimed at empowering rural and underserved communities with accurate vaccine information launched Thursday, September 12. The resource includes easy-to-understand materials such as infographics, pamphlets, and videos covering seasonal vaccines, age-specific needs, and guidance for at-risk groups such as those with diabetes. [Read more...]
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Aug 29, 2024
Collaboration with peer institutions, especially from an international perspective, offers new insights regarding program development and engagement.
Recently, 15 Ohio State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) educators and leaders, along with 560 other attendees representing 35 countries, attended the XXV World Congress of the International Federation of Home Economics Conference (IFHE) in Galway, Ireland. [Read more...]
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Jul 22, 2024
Do you know the ins and outs of selling homemade food in Ohio? Join Family and Consumer Sciences Food Safety Field Specialist Nicole Arnold, Assistant Professor Emily Marrison, and former Ohio Dept. of Ag inspector Katie Stolte-Carroll, for monthly virtual Q&A sessions to engage with new and experienced home-based food producers. Each webinar will briefly introduce various topics and allow time for discussion. [Read more...]
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Jun 28, 2024
Read this discussion (or listen to the audio report) about "The Daycare Myth." It's just not babysitting.
Click here for access to the article online.
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Apr 12, 2024
Access this blog entry from Ken Stewart by clicking
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Feb 23, 2024
From Great Lakes Neighborhood Articles, February 2024
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Feb 17, 2024
National FCS Educator Day, held annually, recognizes and celebrates the important role that Family and Consumer Sciences educators play in our schools and communities. Extension educators bring family and consumer sciences research and education programs for both youth and adults to local communities.
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Feb 16, 2024
Are you a baker ready to sell your home-baked goods? Are you a farmer looking for value-added opportunities for crops you’ve grown or livestock you've raised? Are you an entrepreneur aiming to use local agricultural products to make value-added foods? The new Food Business Central online course through Ohio State University Extension can equip you with knowledge and strategies to launch a successful farm-raised or home-based food business in Ohio. [Read more...]
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Feb 14, 2024
Maintaining a strong relationship with your spouse or partner can be a challenge. And when you need help, finding trustworthy, effective relationship support can be just as challenging. A new project from Ohio State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences healthy relationship education can help you build the relationship you desire. [Read more...]
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Feb 14, 2024
Million Hearts was created to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes within 5 years. Million Hearts provides health screenings for community members and education on how to reduce the risk of experiencing a heart attack or stroke. This program is ideal for those with high blood pressure or cardiovascular disease and their loved ones. [Read more...]
