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Melissa

Melissa Pilcher

Horticulture Assistant


Program Areas

  • Horticulture





Success Stories

  • Resource Management Solutions for Seniors

    28

    September

    Resource Management Solutions for Seniors

    For seniors, living on a fixed income can be challenging. Once the bills have all been paid, there are times when purchasing nutritious foods can be difficult. This was the case at Scheper Ridge, a re...

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  • Families in the Kitchen Cook Together, Eat Together, and More

    28

    September

    Families in the Kitchen Cook Together, Eat Together, and More

    Trying to engage young people in summer activities that dont include electronics can be as challenging as getting them to eat their vegetables. The Boone County nutrition assistant set out to provide ...

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  • 30

    June

    Middle School Makeover

    According to the Centers for Disease Control, “Empty calories from added sugars and solid fats contribute to 40% of daily calories for children and adolescents age 2–18 years—affecting the overall qua...

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  • 30

    June

    Bright Days Ahead After Brighton Recovery

    Brighton Recovery Center is a residential recovery program for women. According to Brighton Recovery Center for Women Outcome Study 2019 Fact Sheet, 43% of BRC residents came into the program experien...

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