Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) is part of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M System. AgriLife Extension offers practical information for families: raising children, housing and environment, eating well, managing money, and staying healthy.

Hot Topics

Smart Uses of Your Tax Refund (PDF)
Home Water Conservation – In order to make every drop of water count in the home, we must THINK conservation, adjust current equipment for maximum efficiency, repair all leaks, install more efficient equipment, and even think of waterless ways to complete some tasks. Behavior changes do not cost the consumer and can save “water bill” dollars.
Home Water Conservation Tips (PDF)
Water Conservation Checklists for the Home (interactive)
TXAgriLife MoneyTips
Influenza (Flu)
Resources for Obesity Awareness Week
Managing Money in Tough Times
Identity Theft

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Prepare Now for Disasters - Texas EDEN - texashelp.tamu.edu

Conserve Water and Save Money - Water Education - water.tamu.edu

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House & Home » Maintenance of Existing Foundations on Expansive Clay Soils (PDF) ... How to Repair and Replace Screening Home Maintenance and Repair (PDF) all related information »	Food & Nutrition » 2013 4-H State Food Show Guidelines ... 2013 4-H Food & Nutrition Quiz Bowl MyPlate Tip Sheets (PDF) all related information »
Money » Smart Uses for Your Tax Refund (PDF) ... Money Boot Camp for the College Bound Managing Money in Tough Times all related information »	Youth » Money Boot Camp for the College Bound ... 2013 4-H Quilt Challenge Contest 2013 4-H Clothing & Textiles Packet all related information »
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Last updated: 7 May, 2013

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