Across the state of North Carolina, Family and Consumer Science Agents and Educators are improving health and making a difference in the lives of families and communities.
FCS Agents work across several areas, including foods and nutrition, parenting and community wellbeing, financial resource management, and food safety. Our aim is to empower individuals to make positive lifestyle choices by promoting healthy behaviors and healthy communities.
The Family and Consumer Sciences program in Cherokee County consists of programming in the following focus areas:
Local Food Systems
Food Preservation
Physical Activity & Chronic Disease Prevention
Nutrition Education
Cooking Classes
Food Security
Extension Community Association
Extension Master Food Volunteers
For more information about the above focus areas contact: Marlana Baker, Extension Agent at 828.837.2210 or marlana_baker@ncsu.edu.