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with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
8970 |
Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods |
22107 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
7986 |
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) |
4914 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
50395 |
With the focus of STEM and STEAM education in youth, adults are falling behind in skill and work force development. FCS programs provide numerous opportunities to gain practical application in each of these areas. One of most common areas of interest relates to food preparation and food science. In response, a series titled Edible Education: Food Science for Everyday Living is undergoing development by extension food specialist and the FCS agent. The series has received support from a local chem...
