Family and Consumer Sciences

34th Summer Celebration Scheduled for July 10

Jun 10, 2025 News Release

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Enjoy Seasonal Activities, New Event Theme

General / Landscape & Gardening / Youth & Family / AgResearch / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / State Botanical Garden of Tennessee / UT Gardens, Jackson / West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center / Agricultural Education / Commercial Horticulture / Family and Consumer Sciences / Fruit and Vegetable, Commercial / Fruit and Vegetable, Home / Landscape / Master Gardener / Plant Production / Residential and Consumer Horticulture

UT Extension Expands Virtual Reality Career Exploration Program

May 06, 2025 News Release

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Residents in Nine Additional Counties Can Explore Training Opportunities, New Careers

General / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / UTIA / Careers / Consumer Economics / Continuing Education / Family and Consumer Sciences / Simulation

UTIA Compiles List of Tornado and Flood Recovery Resources

Apr 04, 2025 News Release

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Assistance Is Available for Individuals, Families, Producers and More

Environment / Farm & Food / General / Human & Animal Health / Youth & Family / 4-H Youth Development / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / UTIA / 4-H Youth Development / Climate / Emergency / Family and Consumer Sciences / Health and Safety

Life Work, Not Homework

Apr 02, 2025 News Release

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Study Details Recommendations for Financial Education in Tennessee High Schools

General / Youth & Family / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / Herbert College of Agriculture / UTIA / Community Development / Consumer Economics / consumer finances / Continuing Education / Economics and Markets / Family and Consumer Sciences

National Food Waste Prevention Week is April 7 to 13

Mar 25, 2025 News Release

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UT Extension Shares Waste Reduction Tips, Food Drives Begin March 31

Economy / Farm & Food / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / Agricultural Education / Consumer Economics / Economics and Markets / Environmental Stewardship / Family and Consumer Sciences / Food Products / Food Safety / Food Security / Fruit and Vegetable, Home / Health and Safety / Health and Wellness

Save Some Green While Going Green This Holiday

Nov 25, 2024 News Release

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UT Extension Shares Sustainable Solutions and Cost-Effective Gift Ideas

Economy / General / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / Consumer Economics / consumer finances / Economics and Markets / Environmental Stewardship / Family and Consumer Sciences / Food Products / Non-Food Products / Waste management

Thanksgiving Savings: Tennessee’s 2024 Holiday Meals Costs Drop

Nov 18, 2024 News Release

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UT Extension Shares Grocery Store Survey Results and Tips for Greater Savings

Economy / Farm & Food / Agricultural and Resource Economics, Department of / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / UTIA / Consumer Economics / Economics and Markets / Family and Consumer Sciences / Food Products / Food Security / Nutrition and Food Safety / Poultry

2024 Holiday Event Schedule Announced by UT Extension Western Region

Nov 18, 2024 News Release

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Enjoy Festive and Educational Programs Across West Tennessee

General / Youth & Family / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / 4-H Youth Development / Consumer Economics / Family and Consumer Sciences / Health and Wellness

Simple Steps to Keep Food Borne Illness Off the Menu This Holiday Season

Nov 11, 2024 News Release

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UT Extension Shares Essential Food Safety Tips

Farm & Food / Youth & Family / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / UTIA / Agricultural Education / Family and Consumer Sciences / Food Products / Food Safety / Health and Safety / Nutrition and Food Safety / Poultry

West Tennessee River Walk Challenge Returns This Fall

Sep 17, 2024 News Release

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Free Program Provides Friendly Competition, Weekly Prizes

General / Human & Animal Health / Youth & Family / Extension / Family and Consumer Sciences, Department of / Family and Consumer Sciences / Health and Wellness / Public Health