Success Stories

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  June

  Martin County After School Program Increases Healthy Food Access through Hydroponic

  Martin County, Kentucky, experiences persistent food insecurity and limited access to healthy foods. In response to this, the Martin County Cooperative Extension Service (CES) partnered with the Marti...

  
  

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• 20

  December

  2 Mile Summer Dash

  The Martin County Extension Office partnered with the Martin County Public Library to host the “Summer Dash” a 2 mile physical activity event on August 5th. The UK CDC HOP grant funded the event, and ...

  
  

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• 20

  December

  "His Garden" Distribution Event

  His Garden at Turkey Creek Church of the Nazarene had their first produce distribution today, July 30th. The church gave away 35 bags of beans, 35 bags of potatoes, 42 bags of corn and other miscellan...

  
  

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  December

  "His Garden" Breaks Ground

  Turkey Church of the Nazarene turned the soil for their community garden, “His Garden,” in April 2022. Around 40 church members began tending to the 4,500-square-foot garden in the spring.The CDCs Hig...

  
  

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