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Vendors: Number of vendors reporting increased sales at markets where Plate it up! Kentucky Proud recipes are tasted or recipe cards distributed |
287 |
Vendors: Dollar value of vendor-reported increased sales associated with Plate it up! Kentucky Proud recipes tasted or cards distributed |
4459 |
Participants: Number of individuals who reported an increase in their fruit and/or vegetable consumption as a result of participating in a Plate it up! Kentucky Proud program |
3063 |
Participants: Number of individuals more likely to buy a Kentucky fruit or vegetable as a result of receiving a Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud recipe card or sampling a recipe |
25283 |
Participants: Number of individuals who indicated that they purchased the fruits and vegetables featured on the Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud recipe card |
4068 |
In Kentucky, promoting local food consumption and enhancing nutrition education are crucial for fostering healthier communities and supporting local farmers. The Plate It Up Kentucky Proud (PIUKP) project addresses the need to increase awareness and consumption of local and seasonal foods. This initiative is a priority for the community as it contributes to better health outcomes, supports the local economy, and strengthens community ties by encouraging residents to buy locally-produced foods.Th...
