Extension
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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
84353 |
Number of families/caregivers who reported supplementing their diets with healthy foods that they grew or preserved (community or backyard gardens, fishing, hunting, farmers markets) |
3898 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
7225 |
Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods |
41855 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
5867 |
“Kentucky State University Brings Innovative Programs to Elizabethtown Kentucky thru Technology in Nutrition Education Videos & Newsletters”Within Kentucky farmers, businesses, and families have all had some kind of impact from the COVID-19 (corona-virus) pandemic. According to the United States Census Bureau from May 2020 to May 2021 the price of food increased by at least 2.2 %, while energy increased by a staggering 29%. In addition, the unemployment rate decreased from May 2020 at 10.9% to ...
