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海角官方首页 Extension Office

Family & Consumer Sciences

?海角官方首页 Family and Consumer Sciences outreach, resources, and programs help improve the quality of life for individuals and families in Georgia. We provide training, disseminate research-based publications, and link families, businesses and communities to university faculty and resources. The Glynn County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent focuses on providing education to community members through the following topics:

  • Stress Management and Well-being
  • Chronic Disease Prevention and Management?
  • Financial Security and Economic Well-Being
  • Food Safety?
  • Housing and Environmental Health and Safety

Our Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Michelle Quick, provides outreach to community members, groups, and organizations.? Check out the pictures below to see Michelle in action!?


Michelle and three participants from the 10-week Walk into Wellness programMichelle and three participants from the 10-week Walk into Wellness program
The FACS Agent teaches participants how to infused raspery-lemon waterMichelle's visit to S.H.A.R.E of Coastal GA where she taught participants about proper hydration. This included a water infusion activity!
A table display of fresh fruits and vegetables and the book "The Very Hungry Catepillar"Pre-K and library programming for kids may include a food and nutrition related book and craft
The FACS Agent standing behind a booth she setup for the Drink Water, GA Campaign that promotes healthy hydrationWhen in need, Michelle is available to setup information booths surrounding health and well-being topics. During this exhibit, Michelle promoted hydration and water infusing recipes.
The FACS Agent providing a food demonstration for residents at a senior centerMichelle provides a brain health discussion with food demo at a local senior center
Michelle teaches a Sun Health presentation to Glynn County EmployeesOur FACS Agent can partner with local companies to provide employee lunch and learns.
Fresh tomatoes, zucchini and squash on a table Produce from the Glynn County Employee Farmers Market that Michelle helped organize.

Here are some of 海角官方首页 Extension's most popular resources on family, food, health, home, and money.

The 海角官方首页 Extension Behavioral Health Team offers resources on emotional well-being, stress management and substance abuse prevention for farmers and farm families.
24/7 Tips to live a more active lifestyle, shop smarter, make healthier food choices, and cook delicious meals on a budget! Receive free kitchen and fitness items.
A collection of resources to help you get started with your small food business.
Eat healthy and get moving on a budget. Find free online nutrition education courses, recipes, and other resources.
Marriage Matters Series Looking for ways to strengthen your relationship? Whether you have just started dating, have been married for a while, or have been married more than once, we can always use some guidance in developing and maintaining a healthy and satisfying relationship.
Entity-approved training to help child care providers meet state licensing requirements. Check the calendar for training events near you.
Your Good Credit Series Establishing, maintaining, and protecting Your Good Credit can save you thousands of dollars over time. This series will teach you the basics of credit reports and scores.
This book covers topics on preserving food, canning, pickled products, sweet spreads and syrups, freezing and drying. Available for purchase only.
A flexible 3-week schedule of hands-on activities meant to improve young children's health and well-being by teaching key nutrition and physical activity concepts.
Radon Education Radon is a colorless, tasteless odorless gas that can cause lung cancer. It occurs naturally and is released into the soil, easily entering buildings through the foundation. The only way to know if you have radon is to test.
Building Baby's Brain Series What happens during a child's first few years makes a big difference in the child's later life. This series helps parents learn strategies to improve early brain development.