University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension

10/21/2026

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, honoring babies lost to miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS and newborn death. On Talking FACS, Extension Specialist Courtney Luecking sits down with Assistant Professor Aubrey Jones to chat about this loss that many families experience.

Visit the link-tree in our profile and click on Talking FACS to listen to this show or just click the link👇in the first comment.

10/19/2026

Physical activity has many benefits, including improving sleep and easing symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Mental health, one minute at a time.

10/19/2026

Congratulations to Jennifer Bridge, winner of this year's Continued Excellence Award for the Southern Region. Epsilon Sigma Phi - The Extension Professionals’ Organization annually recognizes one outstanding individual from each of the four national regions. We are so proud of they way Jennifer represents Kentucky in all that she does!

10/15/2026

Today is Global Handwashing Day! Remember, twenty seconds is all it takes to stop the spread of germs. Watch and learn exactly how to wash your hands effectively!

10/12/2026

If you notices changes in your mood or energy levels, the shorter days may be responsible.

Mental health, one minute at a time.

10/12/2026

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Do our KY environment a solid! Replace that fragile, invasive Bradford Pear with a native tree with the help of KY Cooperative Extension. https://news.mgcafe.uky.edu/article/kentucky-residents-can-trade-bradford-pears-native-trees-fall-bounty-extension-events

Your newest tree management tool? A selfie 🤳

This fall, Kentucky residents can replace the a Bradford pear with a native one thanks to University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension. The Kentucky Bradford Pear Bounty asks participants to remove a Bradford pear from their property and photograph the cut tree. Then one of seven Martin-Gatton CAFE Extension offices throughout the state will provide a native tree to replace it.

Learn more on how to participate on our website!

10/10/2026

Congratulations to Britney Poe for receiving the Extension Housing Outreach 3rd Place Award at The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences 2026 Annual Conference.

Britney is the Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences and 4-H Youth Development in Robertson County.

10/09/2026

Congratulations to Ashley Vice for receiving the Innovative Youth Development Program 3rd Place Award at The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences 2026 Annual Conference.

Ashley is the Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Science and 4-H Youth Development in Nicholas County.

10/09/2026

Congratulation to Lara Davidson for receiving the Food Safety 3rd Place Award at The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences 2026 Annual Conference.

Lora is the Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences in Laurel County.

10/09/2026

Congratulations to Assistant Extension Director, Heather Norman-Burgdolf and her team for receiving the Florence Hall 2nd Place Award at The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences 2026 Annual Conference.

Heather's team included Mindy McCulley, Hannah Tiffin, Jonathan Larson, and Heather Shaw.