Family & Consumer Sciences

UT Extension offers educational programs that focus on strengthening individuals, families and communities by addressing critical issues and needs.

The Family and Consumer Science Department is an integral part of The University of Tennessee Extension. The FCS Extension Agent develops and delivers science-based educational programs.

These programs address issues of importance to citizens living in Sullivan County in four knowledge areas:

Consumer Economics – Teaching individuals and families skills for resource management and for building and protecting wealth over the life cycle.
Community Health – Empowering Tennesseans to manage their health and healthcare and live , work and learn in safe and healthy environments.
Human Development – Strengthening individuals and families through education to enhance their emotional, social and personal development.
Nutrition and Food Safety – Promoting self-responsibility for health by providing research-based nutrition and food safety education to consumers.

Nutrition & Food Safety
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Learn more about nutrition and food safety resources and upcoming classes.
Health & Wellness
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Learn more about health wellness class offerings!
Fall Prevention
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Learn more about our Matter of Balance fall prevention class!
TNCEP
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Learn more about our Tennessee Nutrition and Consumer Education Program
THDA Homebuyer Education
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Homebuyer education classes and resources
THRIVE
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Learn more about our THRIVE program!
Walk Across Tennessee
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Learn more about this fun and free physical activity program offered to Sullivan County residents.
Farm to Fork
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Learn more about our annual farm to table-style dinner!
FCE Clubs
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Learn more about Family and Community Education clubs in Sullivan County.
Prevent T2- Diabetes Prevention Program
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Learn more about the CDC's Diabetes Prevention Program.
Health Extension for Diabetes
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Learn more about Health Extension for Diabetes.
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Lydia Ferguson Hoskins
Extension Agent I, Sullivan County
Responsible Area(s)
Family and Consumer Sciences