PersonKentucky Extension Reporting System

Janie

Janie Oliver

Senior NEP Assistant


Program Areas

  • Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program





Success Stories

  • Nutrition and Read Across America Week

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    September

    Nutrition and Read Across America Week

    Nutrition and Read Across America WeekDuring the pandemic, The Nutrition Education Program Assistant learned to utilize virtual programming to reach the youth audience. During Read Across America Week...

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  • Summer School Fun with Fruits and Vegetables

    27

    September

    Summer School Fun with Fruits and Vegetables

    Knott County is a poverty stricken community with 100% of the youth in schools receiving free lunch. In Kentucky, 23.8% of youth ages 10 to 17 have obesity, giving Kentucky a ranking of 1 among the 50...

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  • Feeding Families One Box At a Time

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    September

    Feeding Families One Box At a Time

    Feeding Families One Box at a TimeDuring the Coronavirus Pandemic, many families were laid off or lost their jobs completely. Losing income meant they would have a harder time putting food on the tabl...

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  • Victory Garden Success

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    September

    Victory Garden Success

    In 2020, 41% of Knott Countys adult population was considered obese and 40% were considered physically inactive. Evidence shows regular physical activity and healthy eating habits help people achieve ...

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