New Family and Consumer Sciences Agent

Published: 2022
By Sara Fluer

Sara Fluer began her role in Yellowstone County as the new Family and Consumer Sciences Agent in June 2022. Originally from Wyoming, Fluer most recently lived in Idaho, where her career in Extension began as the 4-H Youth Development Educator based in Latah County, Idaho. She holds two Bachelor of Science degrees – Animal Science and Family and Consumer Science from the University of Wyoming; and a Master of Science degree from the University of Idaho in Adult Education. Since June, Fluer has been meeting community stakeholders, interacting with clientele, and assessing county needs. Most of her clientele interactions have centered around food and nutrition (70%), such as food safety and preservation, followed by family and human development topics (15%) related to aging, caregiving, and mental health. Fluer is actively involved in the efforts of multiple coalitions that address local issues regarding suicide, behavioral health, and community/public health. As she lays the groundwork for a robust Family and Consumer Sciences program, she has also taken this time to invest in her professional development, gathering additional training and certifications in demonstrated areas of need within the county. Looking ahead to 2023, Fluer will be rolling out programs on food safety, suicide prevention, and physical activity. Also find her teaching cooking classes for the local Diabetes Prevention Program, continuing her coalition work alongside community stakeholders, offering food preservation content, and more.