Madison County Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences

Books are great sources of information, but we understand that the reality of caring for children may leave little time to read a book or participate in a traditional book club. Therefore, Big Blue Book Club presents SNACK Club, which stands for Supporting Nourished, Active Children in Kentucky. We welcome you to read along but are happy to do the reading for you! Our Extension specialists in child nutrition will share bite-sized tidbits of information about feeding children of all ages in a conversational format that you can digest through podcasts or videos at your convenience.

Register for this session at ukfcs.net/BBBCsnack We have a limited number of books available. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get a copy. With or without a book, we encourage you to follow along with the discussions to give this format of book club a taste!

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

Questions call: 859-623-4072
You can pickup tags ahead of time.
Fair Catalog, https://madison.ca.uky.edu/

The August 2024 health bulletins are now available! Topics include “Are You Up to Date on Vaccines?,” “Adult Day Care Programs,” and “Plan to Get Involved this School Year.” Download the new bulletins: http://fcs-hes.ca.uky.edu/content/health-bulletins

FAIR EXHIBITS - WILLIS HALL -- NON-PERISHABLE
CHECK-IN: Monday, July 22nd, 2024, 9am to 4pm
at the Madison County Extension Office, 230 Duncannon Lane, Richmond.
If you need catalog visit https://madison.ca.uky.edu, or stop by the office to pick one up.

Questions call: 859-623-4072
You can pickup tags ahead of time.
Fair Catalog, https://madison.ca.uky.edu/

Mom warns of AI scam after receiving call claiming child was kidnapped A mother says a man used AI software to generate her daughter's voice in a horrifying kidnapping scam.

Listen how AI can clone your voice, use it in phishing scams Phone scams targeting relatives are getting worse, as scammers can now use AI to capture a loved one's voice and ask for money.

Free event at Extension. Wednesday, August 7th, 1-3PM.

Heat impacts are expected today and Tuesday in eastern Kentucky due to the combination of high temperatures in the mid-90s and heat indices ranging from the upper 90s to the lower 100s. The heat will be most impactful to those in heat-sensitive occupations, as well as for vulnerable populations such as the elderly, young children and infants, as well as pets. Please use proper heat precautions such as drinking plenty of water and seeking shade when outdoors for prolonged periods of time. During hot and humid weather, your body's ability to cool itself is challenged. When your body heats too rapidly to cool itself properly, or when too much fluid or salt is lost through dehydration or sweating, you may experience a heat-related illness. Learn the symptoms of excessive heat exposure and the appropriate responses: weather.gov/safety/heat-illness

The 1:00pm Yoga class scheduled for today has been Cancelled!

For more information on entering items into the Madison County Fair, go to:

https://madison.ca.uky.edu/sites/madison.ca.uky.edu/files/2024%20Fair-Exhibit%20Hall%20Open%20Division.pdf

Looking for some fun Arts & Crafts, or getting to know local artists? Here's a list of some of the events coming up at the Madison County Extension Center.

🚨 Discover Smart 911, a vital service for Madison County residents and businesses! 🚑🔒

Ensure swift assistance during emergencies by creating your personalized Safety Profile at no cost. Include crucial details like medical conditions, disabilities, emergency contacts, and more to help responders locate and assist you effectively.

Sign up today and stay prepared! Visit the Smart 911 website [smart911.com] or download the app to create your Safety Profile. Your information remains secure and is only accessible to responders during emergencies.

Learn more: madisoncountyky.gov/smart-911

Consumer Protection Agencies do just that . . . protect consumers! To learn more about their important roles listen to Kelly May on Talking FACS.

🎧 ukfcs.net/TalkingFACS6-47

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

Add some budget-friendly Protein Foods to your summer menu!

Try beans, lentils, and peas. They contain important nutrients like folate, potassium, iron, and zinc.

For more budget-friendly tips, use the Shop Simple with MyPlate tool. https://bit.ly/3xEqTUc

Slight correction to the September 4th Homemade Soap Making Class with Licorice Ridge Farm and KEO Farm, advertised in the July FCS Newsletter, page 8. See correct description of the class below.

Don't let summer end your harvest! July is the time to plant some of your favorite cool-season veggies like kale, carrots, and corn!

Find the best-kept gardening secrets by checking out Extension Publication ID-128--->https://www2.ca.uky.edu/agcomm/pubs/ID/ID128/ID128.pdf

The July 2024 Madison County FCS Newsletter is now posted! You can also visit the website to download a pdf copy https://madison.ca.uky.edu/newsletters

The Madison County Cooperative Extension Service will be closed Thursday, July 4th. Happy Independence Day!

You are amazing! You do great things. You are enough. Positive affirmations can help you reframe the way you think about negative situations. Listen as Extension Specialist, Dr. Kerri Ashurst provides tips for using positive affirmation effectively.

🎧 ukfcs.net/TalkingFACS6-48

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

We've all heard it, "You are what you eat!" When it comes to bone health, this statement resonates with reality. Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf joins Talking FACS to share tips for strengthening bones with nutrition.

🎧 ukfcs.net/TalkingFACS6-26

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

Tips for keeping food safe - before, during and after a power outage.