Plate It Up! Kentucky ProudMajor Program

3379

Total Hours

Contributed.

20360

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

5

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

389

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of individuals more likely to buy a Kentucky fruit or vegetable as a result of tasting a Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud recipe sample

30034

Number of individuals more likely to buy a Kentucky fruit or vegetable as a result of receiving a Plate It Up! recipe card

18859

Number of individuals who indicated that they purchased the fruits and vegetables featured on the Plate It Up! recipe card

13288

Number of individuals who reported an increase in their fruit and/or vegetable consumption 

42304

Number of individuals who reported consuming at least 4-6 servings of fruits per day after participating in Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud activities

2470

Number of individuals who reported consuming at least 4-6 servings of vegetables per day after participating in Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud activities

2667

Dollar value of vendor-reported increased sales associated with Plate It Up Kentucky Proud recipes tasted or cards distributed

114057

Number of vendors reporting increased sales at markets where Plate It Up Kentucky Proud recipes are tasted or recipe cards distributed

533

Stories

Facebook Live Cooking Series Reaches a Busy Population

In a world where many people are busy and on the go it can be difficult for some to find time for in person classes at the extension office. In order to create an educational class that was accessible for everyone the Lewis County Extension FCS program developed the Facebook Live Cooking series. This four lesson class was intended to take place online as a demonstration for how to prepare various Plate it Up! Kentucky Proud recipes as well as an educational portion on the health benefits of the ...

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Facebook Live Cooking Series Reaches a Busy Population

Stories Behind the Numbers

  • Facebook Live Cooking Series Reaches a Busy Population

    In a world where many people are busy and on the go it can be difficult for some to find time for in person classes at the extension office. In order to create an educational class that was accessible... Read More

  • Make it Take it Try it

    The Center for Disease Control reports that 33.2 % of Kentucky residents are obese with Bracken at 32.4%, 46.2 % consume fruit less than 1 time per day and 24.9% consume vegetables less than 1 time pe... Read More

  • Promoting Healthy Habits

    Everyone can eat healthy if they try. Unhealthy eating habits have contributed to obesity and chronic diseases. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services one third of adults in the ... Read More

  • Tasty Tuesday

    With more farmers and local grocery stores providing fresh fruits and vegetables in the community, people are looking for ways to prepare those foods and give their families different meal options f... Read More

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