Family & Consumer Sciences

Abigail Thomas

Extension Agent I, Union County

865-992-8038

athom237@utk.edu

UT Extension Family & Consumer Sciences is the University of Tennessee at work in Union County. 

We provide research-based education for families and individuals to learn and develop beneficial skills for today and tomorrow. Most of our programs are related to food, family, health, and money.

Check out our program list below to see if there is anything that we can help you with.

Union County FCE Club

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Union County FCE Club

FCE members are involved in programs/projects that support education and community services. Fun and learning are bound to happen at every meeting. New Members always welcome! Click to learn more!

Food Preservation

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Food Preservation

We offer a series of programs, testing, and hands-on class experience with water-bath canning, pressure canning, freezing and drying! Click to learn more!

Chronic Conditions

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Chronic Conditions

We lead programs that provide you with support to continue normal daily activities and dealing with any emotions that arise from having a chronic condition. Click to learn more!

Parenting Apart

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Parenting Apart

Learn skills to co-parent effectively and support your child during family changes! Click to learn more!

4-H FCS

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4-H FCS

Click here if you have a 4th through 12th grader that is interested in being apart of FCS related clubs, judging teams, and camps!

Fitness and Health

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Fitness and Health

Are you looking for more research-based fitness programs? Click to learn more!

Union County Heritage Festival

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Union County Heritage Festival

Click here to visit the official Heritage Festival website. Discover event details, entertainment schedules, vendor info, and everything you need to plan your visit!

Fresh Wagon

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Fresh Wagon

Click here for more information about Fresh Wagon in Union County!