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
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 |
Stories
Food Preservation and Safe Food Storage
July canning classThe problem: On April 20, 2023, the Calloway County Cooperative Extension Council met to discuss emerging county needs in the Family and Consumer Science area. Since Calloway County has not had a FCS agent for almost 3 years, there were many needs, one being food preservation and safe food storage. A series of food preservation lessons were conducted, first on the science of food preservation. A total of 31 people attended this portion with 29 of those completing a preprogram e...
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Stories Behind the Numbers
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