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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of healthy lifestyle-related coalitions in which Extension is involved |
321 |
Number of people that reported eating more of healthy foods |
34552 |
Number of individuals who made lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, managing stressors, etc.) for the purpose of improving their health |
19518 |
Number of individuals implementing personal health protection practices (screening, immunizations, well-baby care, preventive health practices, etc.) |
6209 |
Total weight (in pounds) lost by program participants |
3007 |
Total miles walked by program participants |
16475929 |
Number of people reporting improved lifestyles through a focus on proper nutrition, disease and injury reduction and comprehensive health maintenance |
28530 |
LaToya Drake, Barren County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences was a new face to Extension but not to the County. The Agent was born and raised in Barren County and spent much of her career serving her home community in other roles. Despite being familiar with the County and various resources, the Agents exposure to Extension was limited before becoming employed with the Cooperative Service in September of 2018.“As someone who grew up with less financial resources and as a minority...
