Extension
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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
84353 |
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) |
3898 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
7225 |
Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods |
41855 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
5867 |
Each year the Bourbon County Extension Homemakers offer a nutrition education program entitled “Peter Rabbit - Whats a Rabbit to Do?” to every kindergarten class in the county during March, Nutrition Month. This program is offered in each classroom. The story of Peter Rabbit is read to the class, the skit of “Whats a Rabbit to Do?” is acted out (by Peter Rabbit and Mr. McGregor) and followed up with the students sampling vegetables that Mr. McGregor deices to share from his garden. COVID-19 safe...
