Ohio State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Program

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

  • Healthy People
    (Healthy Weight Management, Health Problems, Health-Care Cost, Food Safety, and Food Security)
  • Healthy Relationships
    (Issues of Parenthood, Early Childcare and Development, Couple and Marital Relationships, Aging and Relationships in Later Life)
  • Healthy Finances
    (Financial Stability, Financial Security, and Employment Success)  

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.

 


The Ohio State University Extension provides OHIOLINE http://ohioline.ag.ohio-state.edu as a free service to those searching for information on home, family, health, yard, crops, and a variety of other topics.  Below we have provided direct links to several popular consumer pages on the OHIOLINE site!

Cupboard Storage    http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5401.html

Cupboard Storage Chart     http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/pdf/5401.pdf

Refrigerator Storage     http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5403.html

Refrigerator Storage Chart     http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/pdf/5403.pdf

Freezer Storage    http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5402.html

Freezer Storage Chart    http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/pdf/5402.pdf

Freezing Combination Main Dishes   http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5308a.html

Attention Freezer Owners - In Case of Power Outage    http://ohioline.osu.edu/home/freezer.html

Modifying a Recipe to be Healthier      http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/pdf/5543.pdf

Food Guide Pyramid
MyPyramid is an interactive site operated by the United States Department of Agriculture.  
The multiple links offer a wealth of information on food and physical activity. 
 
United States Department of Agriculture’s MyPyramid – Steps to a Healthier You
http://www.mypyramid.gov/

 

 

 
Newsletters
 
Please click the link below for current and past issues of:
 
“Positive Parenting”  http://fcs.osu.edu/hdfs/positiveparenting/issues.htm
 
“Senior Hotline”  http://fcs.osu.edu/hdfs/stages-of-life/aging/hotline.php
 
“Marriage Matters”  http://fcs.osu.edu/hdfs/marriagematters/
 

 
 
 
Money Management
Managing money is easy for some, harder for others.
But - we all find we need to do it! 
Good money management skills are valuable
regardless of the amount of money you have to manage.

 
 
Questions?  If you have questions about these publications,
or need help linking to them,
please call the Ohio State University Extension Office
for Richland County at 419-747-8755. 
Also – please call with questions about publications listed on these sites,
so we can discuss availability in print form and current prices as appropriate. 
Thank You!

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Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration; Associate Dean, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; Director, Ohio State University Extension and Gist Chair in Extension Education and Leadership. TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-6181.