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Crookston Times
“Living Well” is the program focus of University of Minnesota Family & Consumer Science Extension Educators across Minnesota. Extension educational programs focus on raising kids, healthy and safe food, spending smart and living well. The Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, both at the national level and in Minnesota, promotes the Living Well Campaign, celebrated in March.
“Minnesota Extension Association of Family and Consumer Science professionals work through the University of Minnesota Extension program to offer education and resources to help families and communities achieve a positive healthy lifestyle to live well,” says St. Cloud Regional Extension food safety educator, Suzanne Driessen, current president of the Minnesota Affiliate. “Whether you are trying to stretch your food dollar through meal planning, make decisions about financial planning, or need tips to start a home-based food business, Extension has a research-based answer,” she added. Here are just some of the educational programs and resources developed and taught by University of Minnesota Extension family and consumer science educators to help Minnesotans live well: