Nutrition and Food Systems General Major Program
Total Hours
Contributed.
Contacts
with Local Stakeholders.
Hours
of Multistate Efforts.
Total Number
of Volunteers Engaged.
Program Indicators
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
1489 |
Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods |
4500 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
2372 |
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) |
1489 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
23653 |
Stories
Healthy Eating Around the World - Ft. Harrod Area
Food is a cornerstone of culture, shaping traditions, fostering connections, and promoting health worldwide. Recognizing this, the Fort Harrod Area Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Agents organized a multi-county leader lesson titled Healthy Eating Around the World on October 16, 2024, at the Boyle County Extension Office. The program brought together 39 Extension Homemakers and community members for an enriching experience celebrating international cuisines and dietary traditions.Participants...
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Stories Behind the Numbers
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