Extension
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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of participants in Extension horticulture programs at senior centers, detention centers, or rehabilitation centers |
1850 |
Number of people who developed employment skills from participating in gardening |
1096 |
Number of people who improved or maintained physical, emotional, or mental health from participating in gardening |
3952 |
Number of pounds of food provided to local non-profit organizations |
149030 |
It is important to provide gardening knowledge, materials and supplies to the community, especially those who face challenges and have limited resources. Many people have never had the opportunity to see or work in a real garden, which means they have never had the chance to watch something they plant grow and produce fresh vegetables to eat. The McCracken County Cooperative Extension Service received a Community and School Garden Grant from the Kentucky Nutrition Education Program which helped ...
