New Beginnings

My name is Lara Savage Angel. I am the County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences in DeSoto County, Mississippi as of September 1, 2014. I work for Mississippi State University Extension Service. I am excited to be here, and I am ready to serve you!

You might be asking yourself, “What in the world is a County Extension Agent?”, “What is Family and Consumer Sciences?” “Mississippi State University Extension Service--what is that?” Or maybe you are thinking “Who does this lady think she is?” All of these questions are valid, and it is my hope that this blog will help explain these questions. In addition it is my hope that this blog will help answer them. In addition, it is my hope that this blog will provide you with up-to-date, research based information, and upcoming ways on how you can get involved in local educational programs that you can get involved in local educational programs. It is our mission to enable Mississippians to make informed decisions about their economic, social, and cultural well-being.

 

Family and Consumer Sciences Extension builds strong families for Mississippi through programs that educate and help families connect research-based knowledge in the areas of health, home, and family to their everyday lives. We encourage people to be healthy through good nutrition and food safety, to make wise financial decisions, and to balance the demands of life and work. Our programs focus on health, home, and family in order to develop each family's skills to improve their lives, including meal planning, parenting, building relationships, home management, and financial decision-making.

 

The DeSoto County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension program is committed to improving the quality of life for individuals and families resulting in strong families for Mississippi. The "County Extension Agent" is the local face of the university that extends research based information and knowledge in order to change lives locally for a better Mississippi. Currently, I am brand new to Mississippi, so as I am learning the ropes around DeSoto County and the Mississippi State University Extension Service. I have 5 years of experience with the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service and 2.75 years of experience with UT Extension. In the upcoming weeks and months, it is my plan to build relationships and partners in the community and start a Family and Consumer Science Extension advisory council. This will aid in pinpointing the local needs of our county for future programs and projects. Hopefully, through this blog, I will be able to keep you informed about upcoming programs and events as they occur.

Family and Consumer Science Extension is a small component of a larger system called Mississippi State University Extension Service. Mississippi State University Extension Service provides practical education you can trust, to help Mississippians solve problems and build a better future. We do not try to sell special products. We simply are a source of information and recommendations that are research and evidence based. In addition to Family and Consumer Sciences MSU-ES also offers programs in the areas of 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Horticulture, and Community & Resource Development.

Check out our website at msucares.com. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to leave a comment or contact me at the DeSoto County office at (662)469-8480. Our office is located at 3260 Highway 51 South in Hernando, MS. Stop by and see us sometime!