Extension
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Author: Jennifer Bridge
Major Program: Cook Wild Kentucky
Wolf Creek, Andyville, and Rhodielia are communities located in the lower portion of Meade County close to the Ohio River. The communities consist of mostly limited-income families and is located about 20 minutes from the county seat of Brandenburg. The majority of families do not travel out of the community on a daily basis. In an effort to reach residents with educational information, the extension service partnered with the community small country store to serve as a distribution
Author: Lora Davidson
Major Program: Cook Wild Kentucky
In Eastern parts of Kentucky we have an abundance of different types of wild game that can be harvested. Although a large number of wild game can be harvested, there is a lack of knowledge on how to prepare the meats. Wild game houses numerous health benefits, from lower fat levels to high amounts of iron and zinc, wild game is shown to be a healthier protein source when compared to beef. Price wise it's cheaper than purchasing your protein at the butcher or grocery store.The ser
Author: Eric Baker
Major Program: Cook Wild Kentucky
Estill County contains 4,816 acres of the Daniel Boone National Forest and 116,480 acres of woodland habitat. Hunting wild game and consuming game meat is very popular. Since introducing the Cook Wild KY recipe cards, they have been very popular in Estill County. The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension ANR agent and SNAP program assistant collaborated to provide 20 grab bags of information and reinforcement items related to wildlife management and consuming/preparing game meat. Items in
Author: Kenna Knight
Major Program: Cook Wild Kentucky
The Pendleton County Cooperative Extension Office Family and Consumer Science Educator was approached by our local game warden, Scott Horn, wanting to offer the Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry opportunity in our county. An estimated 684,000 people live in poverty in the Commonwealth.One in every four Kentucky children is living in poverty. In some counties as many as 55% of children are living in poverty.Kentucky ranks fifth in the nation for percentage of residents living in poverty at 17
Author: Lindie Huffman
Major Program: Cook Wild Kentucky
The Pendleton County Cooperative Extension Office was approached by our local game warden, Scott Horn, wanting to offer the Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry opportunity in our county. FCS & ANR partnered together to establish a Hunters for the Hungry program in Pendleton County. An estimated 684,000 people live in poverty in the Commonwealth.One in every four Kentucky children is living in poverty. In some counties, as many as 55% of children are living in poverty.Kentucky ranks fifth in
Author: Levi Berg
Major Program: Cook Wild Kentucky
According to the 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation of Kentucky Survery, there are 347,000 hunters in the state of Kentucky, and unfortunately, that is a decrease of 7% of hunters in from 2011 to 2001. Due to this decrease, the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife started working with the University of Kentucky Extension Agents to help in the recruiting process. In 2021, the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife asked the Henry County Extension to be part of their “Turk
Author: Kelly Burgess
Major Program: Cook Wild Kentucky
In Kentucky, hunting, fishing, and enjoying the beauty of nature are favorite past times for adults and children alike. About 350,000 Kentuckians go hunting each year in hopes of harvesting wild game meats for economical and nutritious food options for their families. Game meat (venison in particular) is a tasty and easy substitute in recipes, and offers a unique flavor profile. Proper harvesting, preparation, and storage of game meat is essential for keeping meat safe for co
Author: Adam Huber
Major Program: Cook Wild Kentucky
Wild Game Cooking Workshop brings Program Areas Together In Kentucky, hunting, fishing, and enjoying the beauty of nature are favorite past times for adults and children alike. About 350,000 Kentuckians go hunting each year in hopes of harvesting wild game meats for economical and nutritious food options for their families. Game meat (venison in particular) is a tasty and easy substitute in recipes, and offers a unique flavor profile. Proper harvesting, preparation, and storage of game meat
Author: Martha Yount
Major Program: Cook Wild Kentucky
Cook Wild Kentucky began to connect Kentucky’s natural bounty with those Kentuckians experiencing food insecurity. Feeding Kentucky and Hunters for the Hungry already had a path for accessing and distributing venison through Kentucky Food Banks. The missing piece was access to simple and healthy recipes to go along with the wild proteins. In October 2019, after months of behind the scenes work, FCS Extension and the Kentucky Nutrition Education Program used their skills in recipe developme
