About Family and Consumer Sciences
Our challenge is to build strong families in the 21st century. We are committed to meet the challenge by creating and presenting programming that improves the quality of life for individuals and families by strengthening personal and family relationships, encouraging healthful choices, and identifying resources to extend income. Our programs will focus in three targeted areas: Healthy People Healthy Relationships Healthy Finances

Ohio State University Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all research and related educational programs are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. This statement is in accordance with United States Civil Rights Laws and the USDA.

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 614-292-1868.