Pasco County Extension
Family & Consumer Sciences Program
Life is full of many challenges! Pasco County Family and
Consumer Sciences (FCS) program is here to help.
We offer a lot of useful information and timely topics about food, nutrition and health, safety, money management, clothing care, home and environmental concerns, relationships and many other topics. There is something of interest for all ages―from infants to aging adults.
Information is available on this website or feel free to contact our FCS faculty, Betsy Crisp.
- All about turkey - tips that can help you create a safe and delicious main course. MORE...
- Food Safety Tips for Healthy Holidays
- The Truth about Bottled Water
- Battle of the Brands
The current shape of the economy determines whether customers purchase more name brands over generic brands. MORE... - Lead Poisoning
Lead is a metal that occurs naturally in the earth's crust. In 1977 federal regulations virtually eliminated lead from paint for general use in the U.S. Lead is especially dangerous for children. MORE... - Testing for Lead in Consumer Items for Children
Consumers wishing to test objects to determine lead content are faced with several choices. Each method has its strengths and weakness. MORE... - Don't Let Your Citrus Fruit Go to Waste
If you have more fruit in your backyard than you can eat, check out the locations of the Pasco County Elderly Nutrition Program lunch sites. They would appreciate your donation. MORE...
Parties, family dinners, and other gatherings where food is served are all part of the holiday cheer. But the merriment can change to misery if food makes you or others ill. MORE...
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