Numbered Publications: Family and Consumer Sciences
NEP-229: Cook Wild Kentucky: Introduction to Wild Game in Kentucky
Elizabeth Coots, Jann Knappage, Annhall Norris, Gregg Rentfrow, Matthew Springer, Jackie Walters, Martha Yount | Mar. 23, 2021 (New)
In Kentucky, many people enjoy being outdoors to hunt, fish, and trap. Kentucky is home to a wide range of wildlife with nearly 1,000 kinds of animals. We have the most elk this side of the Mississippi River. You can also find black bear, white-tailed deer, turkey, waterfowl, and bobwhite quail in our state.
NEP-228: Growing Your Own Vegetables: Radishes
Rick Durham, Jann Knappage, Rachel Rudolph, Katie Shoultz | Mar. 9, 2021 (New)
Radishes are easy and fast to grow and only take up a little space. Radish roots are low in calories and high in vitamins C, K, and B6. Because they require little time and space, radishes are great vegetables for children to grow. This publication will discuss only spring radishes.
NEP-227: Growing Your Own Vegetables: Beets
Rick Durham, Jann Knappage, Rachel Rudolph, Katie Shoultz | Mar. 9, 2021 (New)
Beets, planted in the spring, grow well in Kentucky. They are easy to grow and quick to mature. Both the roots and the leaves are edible.
FCS2-342: Shoe Savvy
Jeanne Badgett, Marjorie Baker | Nov. 10, 2020 (Reviewed)
Putting your best foot forward is much easier if you have the right footwear. Most people agree that shoes are an important wardrobe item. Everyone wears them. Not only are they a necessity, but shoes are also a major fashion accessory. For such an important item, most of us know less about selecting footwear than any other element of clothing
FCS2-844: Color is Key
Jeanne Badgett, Debra Cotterill, Kim Miller-Spillman, Pam Sigler, Janet Tietyen-Mullins | Nov. 10, 2020 (Reviewed)
Each person has unique skin, hair, and eye coloring. Clothing and cosmetics that compliment an individual's coloring make a person appear healthier and more attractive.
FCS2-809: Wardrobe Strategies
Jeanne Badgett, Marjorie Baker | Nov. 10, 2020 (Reviewed)
Learning to look and feel beautiful begins with recognizing, understanding and accepting yourself. Fitting the full-figured woman is not merely a case of enlarging a small silhouette; it requires detailed attention to scale and proportion. Garment size is not the issue--body image is!
FCS2-845: Finding the Right Bra
Jeanne Badgett, Jennifer Downey, Kim Miller-Spillman, Pam Sigler | Nov. 10, 2020 (Reviewed)
A bra that fits properly can improve posture, prevent back pain and injury, relieve muscle tension, and enhance your overall look.
FCS2-848: Shed Five Pounds with Wardrobe Basics
Jeanne Badgett, Jennifer Downey, Kim Miller-Spillman, Pam Sigler, Janet Tietyen-Mullins | Nov. 10, 2020 (Reviewed)
Selecting clothing that compliments your body shape can make you look five pounds thinner.
FCS2-347: Accessories The Finishing Touch
Jeanne Badgett, Marjorie Baker | Nov. 10, 2020 (Reviewed)
Clothing experts predict accessories will be more important as styles become more classic and investment dressing a necessity. Wise consumers can no longer afford to purchase clothes having a short fashion life; they are buying fewer clothing items of better quality. Accessories make basic clothing versatile by changing the mood and image of an outfit.
FCS3-595: Recommended Food Storage Times
Sandra Bastin, Annhall Norris | Oct. 7, 2020 (Major Revision)
Americans spend, on average, around 6% of their budgets on food. Knowing how to safely store foods will help you protect your investment with high quality results. Properly storing food gives you better nutrient retention, reduces waste, decreases risk of foodborne illness, and ensures fresher, better tasting food. Food held beyond the recommended storage time may still be safe, but the quality may have started to deteriorate.