Nutrition and Food Systems General Major Program

52554

Total Hours

Contributed.

275352

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

144

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

21490

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

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

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