Free Programs Available from the Family and Consumer Science Section of the Alachua County Extension Service.
Dr. Brenda Williams, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, is available to make presentations at your civic, social or church meetings. There is no fee for these presentations and they can be tailored to fit your timeframe . . . (suggested time of 30-60 minutes each).
Additional topics can be prepared for specific audiences. For information, contact Dr. Brenda Williams by calling 352-955-2402 or e-mail at BCWilliams@ifas.ufl.edu.
Nutrition and Food Safety Programs
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Food Guide Pyramid.
Learn what are the recommended food groups and serving sizes. Any easy way to eat to get optimum nutrients.
Nutritional Labeling is a Consumer's Friend.
Learn how to read and use the information provided on required nutrition labels.
Nutrition in the News.
The latest on research findings and what they mean to how we eat daily.
Genetically Engineered and Irradiated Foods.
Learn what these advancements in technology can mean for consumers.
Food Safety for Individuals and Groups.
Learn the latest techniques and practices in preparing and serving safe food. You, your family and others are worth it!
Personal Finance Programs
Important Papers.
What to keep and where to keep it.
Building a Spending Plan. 
Establishing a budget in 7 easy steps.
Preparing a Household Inventory.
Ideas on what to include and how to document. Necessary before preparing a net worth statement.
Getting Your Net Worth Down on Paper.
Learn how this document tool will assist you in financial planning.
Planning for Retirement.
Will you have what it takes for your retirement? Planning needs to start now.
Living in the 21st Century.
A collection of tips to make life safer and easier.
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