Nutrition Education Program (NEP)

The UK Cooperative Extension Nutrition Education Program is grant-funded through two USDA programs: the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-Ed). Our goals are to educate people of all ages on topics specific to nutrition, food safety, and physical activity. You can join us for one of our fun classes (see the list below), or you may see us at your local school, encouraging youth to try new foods, read a fun book with us, or be more physically active.

Holiday Closing

Wed, Dec 25 2024 - Wed, Jan 1 2025, All day Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office

For the holidays, the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office will be closed from Wednesday, December 25, 2024, through Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

Have a safe and happy holiday! See you in the new year!

Families in the Kitchen

Wed, Jan 15 2025, 5:30 - 7pm Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office

Cooking together as a family can be a fun and healthy activity that fosters better relationships and teaches essential healthy habits, especially for families with children aged four to eight. On the third Wednesday of each month, families can come together to learn about improved nutritional education and discover budget-friendly, healthy meal options. This shared experience not only promotes better eating habits but also strengthens family bonds while maintaining a healthy diet.

Families in the Kitchen

Wed, Feb 19 2025, 5:30 - 7pm Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office

Cooking together as a family can be a fun and healthy activity that fosters better relationships and teaches essential healthy habits, especially for families with children aged four to eight. On the third Wednesday of each month, families can come together to learn about improved nutritional education and discover budget-friendly, healthy meal options. This shared experience not only promotes better eating habits but also strengthens family bonds while maintaining a healthy diet.

Families in the Kitchen

Wed, Mar 19 2025, 5:30 - 7pm Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office

Cooking together as a family can be a fun and healthy activity that fosters better relationships and teaches essential healthy habits, especially for families with children aged four to eight. On the third Wednesday of each month, families can come together to learn about improved nutritional education and discover budget-friendly, healthy meal options. This shared experience not only promotes better eating habits but also strengthens family bonds while maintaining a healthy diet.

Families in the Kitchen

Wed, Apr 16 2025, 5:30 - 7pm Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office

Cooking together as a family can be a fun and healthy activity that fosters better relationships and teaches essential healthy habits, especially for families with children aged four to eight. On the third Wednesday of each month, families can come together to learn about improved nutritional education and discover budget-friendly, healthy meal options. This shared experience not only promotes better eating habits but also strengthens family bonds while maintaining a healthy diet.

Families in the Kitchen

Wed, May 21 2025, 5:30 - 7pm Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office

Cooking together as a family can be a fun and healthy activity that fosters better relationships and teaches essential healthy habits, especially for families with children aged four to eight. On the third Wednesday of each month, families can come together to learn about improved nutritional education and discover budget-friendly, healthy meal options. This shared experience not only promotes better eating habits but also strengthens family bonds while maintaining a healthy diet.

Families in the Kitchen

Sat, Jun 28 2025, 5:30 - 7pm Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office

Cooking together as a family can be a fun and healthy activity that fosters better relationships and teaches essential healthy habits, especially for families with children aged four to eight. On the third Wednesday of each month, families can come together to learn about improved nutritional education and discover budget-friendly, healthy meal options. This shared experience not only promotes better eating habits but also strengthens family bonds while maintaining a healthy diet.

Plan. Eat. Move.

Feeling better happens one small step at a time and soon you’ll be eating well, planning good meals, and moving more. So, take a look at some of our tips and even take a free class.

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Healthy Choices Newsletter

These bi-monthly newsletters provide tips on cooking with kids, setting a meal budget, meal planning and much more. They are in both English and Spanish.

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