Talking FACS
Welcome to Talking FACS: What you need to know about family, food, finance, and fitness. Hosted by the University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Program.
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Monday Aug 24, 2020
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Annhall Norris, Extension Specialist for Food Safety and Preservation
Episode 9, Season 3
With the increased interest in home canning, many alternative methods for food preservation are popping up all over the internet and social media. As with all things online, it is best to check out the research base on which these methods are founded. In this episode of Talking FACS, Annhall Norris shares the reasons why Dry Canning is not safe and therefore not a recommended process for preserving food.
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Monday Aug 17, 2020
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
Episode 8, Season 3
People of every age deal with food allergies. Whether developed early in life or as an adult, food allergies shape the way many families eat. On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking sits down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter to discuss the realities of living with food allergies and how to handle various situations. She also discusses new research that informs recommendations about when and how to introduce foods often responsible for food allergies to infants.
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Monday Aug 10, 2020
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Amy Kostelic, Extension Specialist for Adult Development and Aging
Episode 7, Season 3
We have all been focusing on so many aspects of our personal health right now that we might have neglected our brain health. In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Amy Kostelic shares with Dr. Jennifer Hunter tips for keeping our thinking sharp and our brain in tip top shape!
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Monday Aug 03, 2020
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. David Weisenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development
Episode 6, Season 3
Today on Talking FACS we're focusing on FOCUS! Dr. David Weisenhorn shares strategies and techniques for helping your children develop focusing skills. Helping children remain engaged will serve them well as they learn and grow and also later in life.
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Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
FACS Sizzlin' Summer - Week 7
Welcome to the final week of our FACS Sizzlin' Summer. Each week our podcast topic has related to a theme that has been used for summer programming in county offices across the state of Kentucky. On Thursday at 11 am eastern time, join us on our Facebook page @UKFCSExt for a related webinar.
Episode 5, Season 3
#KentuckyLovesAg
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Jackie Walters, Extension Specialist for Nutrition Education Program and Jann Knappage, Food Systems Specialist for Nutrition Education Program
Without the vast agriculture network in Kentucky, we would not be able to enjoy many of the resources on which we sometimes take for granted. This week, Dr. Jackie Walters and Jann Knappage will share with Dr. Jennifer Hunter some of the benefits our agriculture industry provide for us, as well as focusing on ways that we can feed ourselves and our families through the Victory Garden Program.
Nutrition Education Program Grow Your Own Garden Guide
Farmers Market Shopping Video
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Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
FACS Sizzlin' Summer - Week 6
Welcome to Week of our FACS Sizzlin' Summer. Each week our podcast topic will relate to a theme that will be used for summer programming in county offices across the state of Kentucky. On Thursdays at 11 am eastern time, join us on our Facebook page @UKFCSExt for a related webinar.
Episode 4, Season 3
Oh the places we can go!
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Jason Swanson, Assistant Professor of Retailing and Tourism Management
Have your summer travel plans been derailed or perhaps even cancelled due to the global pandemic? This week, Dr. Jason Swanson sits down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter to share some local travel options. He also shares about a study tour and reality tv show "Transformative Travels" that his students embarked on last year! Listen today to Dr. Swanson's travel suggestions and then watch the series (linked below) for ideas about places to visit across the Commonwealth!
Transformative Travels on KET
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Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
FACS Sizzlin' Summer - Week 5
Welcome to Week 5 of our FACS Sizzlin' Summer. Each week our podcast topic will relate to a theme that will be used for summer programming in county offices across the state of Kentucky. On Thursdays at 11 am eastern time, join us on our Facebook page @UKFCSExt for a related webinar.
Summer Melt
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management
Episode 3, Season 3
Excess debt can put a real damper on your summer fun attitude! On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Kelly May discuss ways to melt down your debt to enhance your financial freedom.
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Monday Jul 06, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
FACS Sizzlin' Summer - Week 4
Welcome to Week 4 of our FACS Sizzlin' Summer. Each week our podcast topic will relate to a theme that will be used for summer programming in county offices across the state of Kentucky. On Thursdays at 11 am eastern time, join us on our Facebook page @UKFCSExt for a related webinar.
#OperationKYSunshine
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guests: Dr. Amy Kostelic, Extension Specialist for Adult Development and Aging and Dr. Alex Elswick, Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery
Episode 2, Season 3
With all the quarantines and social distancing which have occurred this year, it is easy to understand why some people are experiencing loneliness. In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Dr. Amy Kostelic and Dr. Alex Elswick to explore some of the effects that social isolation might have had on those in vulnerable populations or living in long term care situations. In addition, they share health benefits of creative ways to engage others socially.
For additional information about this or any other topics we've shared, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service
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Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020
FACS Sizzlin' Summer - Week 3 - Fire up the 4th!
Welcome to Week 3 of our FACS Sizzlin' Summer. Each week our podcast topic will relate to a theme that will be used for summer programming in county offices across the state of Kentucky. On Thursdays at 11 am eastern time, join us on our Facebook page @UKFCSExt for a related webinar.
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Amy Kostelic, Extension Specialist for Adult Development and Aging and Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health
Episode 1, Season 3
July 4th is traditionally a holiday celebrated with friends and family, food, fireworks and fun! This year, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, not only have the summer Olympics been postponed to 202ONE, but Independence Day celebrations may look a little different due to social distancing. This week Amy Kostelic and Natalie Jones, provide great tips and ideas for keeping the fun in the 4th and hosting your own Olympics celebration!
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Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
FACS Sizzlin' Summer - Week 2
Welcome to Week 2 of our FACS Sizzlin' Summer. Each week our podcast topic will relate to a theme that will be used for summer programming in county offices across the state of Kentucky. On Thursdays at 11 am eastern time, join us on our Facebook page @UKFCSExt for a related webinar.
Thrill of the Grill
Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Annhall Norris, Extension Specialist for Food Safety and Preservation
Episode 52, Season 2
Grilling food is a delicious and fun food preparation method that defines summer eating for many people. On this episode of Talking FACS, Annhall Norris shares some great grilling tips with Mindy McCulley. From preparation to serving and storage, listeners will hear best practices for serving up a safe and delicious grilled meal.
Remember to cook your meat to a proper internal temperature:
ground meat 160 degrees F
poultry 165 degrees F
steaks, chops, roasts 145 degrees F
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Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
FACS Sizzlin' Summer - Week 1
Kickin' Up Summer Fun
This week kicks off our FACS Sizzlin' Summer. Each week our podcast topic will relate to a theme that will be used for summer programming in county offices across the state of Kentucky. On Thursdays at 11 am eastern time, join us on our Facebook page @UKFCSExt for a related webinar.
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. David Weisenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development
Episode 51, Season 2
Anytime you and your family are around water, whether in a neighborhood pool or at a natural water source, it is important to follow safety precautions to keep everyone from harm. This week, Dr. David Weisenhorn and Dr. Jennifer Hunter, discuss some of those precautions and steps you should take to keep your family safe while around water.
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Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Kerri Ashurst, Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development
Episode 50, Season 2
While we all experience stress at some time, and perhaps a little more frequently lately, it is important to understand the difference between occasional stress and chronic stress. On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Dr. Kerri Ashurst to delve into chronic stress and how it can affect mental health.
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