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Extension Office
100 Fairground Rd.
Xenia,OH  45385

Hours of Operation:  8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

Phone:  937-372-9971 
  or
937-427-2883, Ext. 5052
Fax:  937-372-4070
Contact us by email at gree@ag.osu.edu

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Family and Consumer Sciences

Last modified 2008-05-01 10:46

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                            Welcome to the Greene County Family and Consumer Sciences Department.

                                                    

The OSU Extension Family and Consumer Sciences programs are focused on helping people address the following issues:

Our vision is:
To be recognized as a leader for enhancing the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities through research, education, and outreach.

Our values are:

  • Helping people help themselves.
  • Education directed toward, and jointly determined by, participants.
  • Lifelong learning.
  • Accessible and reliable information.
  • Collaborations.
  • Assets and diversity of individuals, families, and communities.


                                                                   FCS Staff               

                        Melanie Hart
                        Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences
                        Education
                        B.S., Family and Consumer Sciences
                        M.S., Family Economics
                        Areas of Interest - Workforce Preparation, Human Capital Development,
                        Family Resource Management

                        Jean DeBrosse
                        Program Assistant, Nutrition and Food Safety
                        Education
                        B.A., Food and Nutrition
                        M.B.A., Business
                        Areas of Interest - Diabetes Education, Obesity, Cooking Skills

                        Brian Montgomery
                        Program Assistant, Money Management
                        Education
                        B.S., English Literature
                        M.S., Education
                        Areas of Interest - Homebuyer Education and Money Management

                        Jill Colvin
                        Program Assistant, FNP
                        Education
                        B.S., Nutrition and Dietetics
                        Areas of Interest - Nutrition

                         Brenda Sandman-Stover
                         Information Associate
                         Education
                         Associate in Computer Applications Administration
                         Areas of Interest - Diabetes Education and Making Food Pantries More Nutritious


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                                                       All About Family & Consumer Sciences


The Family & Consumer Sciences program is an extensive program that assists our community in the following areas:

  • Balancing Work and Family 
  • Aging & Understanding Concerns of the Elderly 
  • Positive Parenting 
  • Single Parent Families 
  • Stress Management 
  • Time Management 
  • Money Management 
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Food Safety and Preservation