Lawrence County Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences

11/14/2023

Northeast Area Homemakers Meeting is Friday at Lawrence County Extension Office at 10 am

08/23/2023

Don't forget the Northeast Area Homemakers Annual Meeting is coming up on Saturday, October 14 at The Boyd County Expo Building, be watching for more details.

07/05/2023

The Northeast Area Homemakers Meeting is October 14th with Boyd County hosting. Stay tuned for more updates. Camp Caleb applications are due July 14th and can be picked up at the Extension Office

04/06/2023

Hi friends! We will be having another painting class this month!! Pre registration is $10, please call our office at 606-673-9495 to save your spot!

04/02/2023

Did you know that April is Caesarean Awareness Month?

Building strong families. Building Kentucky. It starts with us.

03/21/2023

Hi friends! This is the last week you can save a spot for our paint class next week! Class pre registration fee is $10. Give us a call at 606-673-9495!

Call & reserve your spot! Preregistration required.

03/21/2023

March 21st is National Agriculture Day.

03/14/2023

Wisely Use Your Tax Refund



Source: Kelly May, senior extension associate for family finance and resource management



It’s that time of year when we get excited about our tax refunds. By responsibly using this one-time infusion of cash, you can improve your financial standing.



You could wisely use your tax refund to add to your emergency savings account. Most of us do not have enough money saved in the event of job loss, illness or another unexpected event that prevents us from working. Most financial experts recommend having at least six months of income saved to help you work through financial hardship. This fund can also help cover unexpected or emergency household repairs.



You could also choose to reduce your debt with your tax refund. Paying off high-interest debt as quickly as possible is a financial win-win because it reduces the principal on your loan and lowers future interest payments.



Make an extra mortgage payment toward the principal. Much of a mortgage loan goes toward interest and not the principal itself.



Investing in your family’s future is always a wise move as it will continue to guarantee future financial stability. You could use your return to start or add a college savings fund for your children or to start or add to your retirement account.



If you must spend your tax refund, make wise spending choices. Consider purchases that allow you to make improvements that add to the resale value of your vehicle or home or to make home improvements that lower energy costs.



You never get too old to learn a new skill. Use some of the refund to take classes or learn new skills or hobbies.



More information on family financial education is available by contacting the Lawrence County Extension office.



Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, s*x, s*xual orientation, gender identity, gender expressions, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

03/01/2023

Call & reserve your spot! Preregistration required.

02/28/2023

We had a great mozzarella cheese making class today! Thank you to our fantastic group for being such enthusiastic participants! 🧀😁

UPCOMING FCS CLASSES:
**Please call to reserve your spot**
3/21 Cook Wild Kentucky: Fish 6PM
3/28 Painting Class 6PM
606-673-9495

09/02/2022

So grateful to be a part of Cooperative Extension! 💙🤍

Welcome new FCS Agents

We are excited to welcome many new Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agents to communities across the Commonwealth. From left front row: Katelyn Traughber, Green County; Ailee Lawson, Menifee County; Kelly Bland, McLean County; Sarah Deal, Lawrence County. 2nd row: Linda Burgard, Whitley County; Carla Carter, Franklin County; Britney Poe, Robertson County; Maranda Brooks, Fayette County; Kelsey Sebastian, Perry. 3rd row: Ashley Vice, Nicholas County; Danielle Hager, Nelson County; Sonya Carter, Hart County; Lorie Adams, Knott County. Back row: Ginny Hurt, Union County; Mike Keller, Hickman County; Caroline McMahan, Fayette County. Not pictured: Nan Montgomery, Ohio County; Whitney Morrow, Carter County.

Building strong families. Building Kentucky. It starts with us.

08/04/2022

Investing your money wisely can help it grow over time. Like compost in a garden, investment products are tools to promote financial growth. Learn more in the August edition of MoneyWi$e at https://ukfcs.net/MoneyWise8-22. Building strong families. Building Kentucky. It starts with us.