Nutrition and Food Systems General Major Program

42357

Total Hours

Contributed.

231085

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

80

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

17011

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets

17028

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)

775

Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label

1916

Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods

3593

Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily

1178

Stories

Hook and Cook

Warren County has numerous fishing spots yet there are many residents who do not know how to fish. In response to this need Kristi Shive, Warren County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, partnered with Kentucky Fish and Wildlife to offer the Hook and Cook Program.Hook and Cook was an educational series made up of three classes geared towards adults ages 16+ on the basics of fishing, meat preparation, and cooking.Participants learned everything from tying a proper fishing knot to preparing fish ...

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