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 |
108559 |
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) |
3762 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
6066 |
Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods |
13860 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
4444 |
July canning classThe problem: On April 20, 2023, the Calloway County Cooperative Extension Council met to discuss emerging county needs in the Family and Consumer Science area. Since Calloway County has not had a FCS agent for almost 3 years, there were many needs, one being food preservation and safe food storage. A series of food preservation lessons were conducted, first on the science of food preservation. A total of 31 people attended this portion with 29 of those completing a preprogram e...
