Promoting Sustainable, Healthy Lifestyles and CommunitiesPlan of Work

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Magoffin County CES

Title:
Promoting Sustainable, Healthy Lifestyles and Communities
MAP:
Sustainable, Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Agents Involved:
Courtney Jenkins, Cathy Sparks, and Lacy May
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Farmer's Markets
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Building Healthy Coalitions
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Promoting Healthy Homes and Communities (general)
Situation:

According to Kentucky Health Facts’ county health profile, 39% of Magoffin County adults are considered having “less than good health,” which is 15% higher than the state’s average. 30% of Magoffin County adults are considered obese, 66%overweight, 41% lack physical activity, and a mere 7% of adults take in there commended amounts of fruits and vegetables. These facts are alarming considering that these factors contribute to chronic health issues, including diabetes, heart disease, and strokes. Extension is working with community partners to assess the health status of the county and provide education where needed.

Several Extension Councils have identified educational needs, resources, and partners to aid in addressing these issues. Educating both youth and adults about the importance of physical activity and healthy eating habits, as well as helping residents gain access to nutritious foods is an Extension priority in Magoffin County.

Long-Term Outcomes:

*Decrease the number of obese and overweight youth, adults and seniors.

*Increase daily physical activity and healthy food consumption across generations.

*Increase the percentage of people receiving preventative screenings.

*Increase the number of families growing a garden and preserving their own fresh fruits and vegetables. 

Intermediate Outcomes:

*Youth, adults and elderly will exhibit healthier food choices and eating patterns.

*Increased physical activity in individuals and families.

*An increased number of families will begin growing a garden to consume fresh fruits and vegetables with their families. 

*More families will begin utilizing the Farmers’ Market.

*An increased number of families and seniors will take advantage of the SNAP and KYProud Plate it Up! recipes to ensure they are offering and consuming nutritious food options. 

Initial Outcomes:

*Increased access to nutritious foods through continued promotion of the Farmers’ Market as an avenue for supplementing income.

*More families will become aware of the benefits of growing, harvesting, and eating their own fruits and vegetables. 

*Youth, adults and seniors will understand the importance of fruit and vegetable consumption.

*Youth and adults will consider physical activity to foster healthier lifestyles.

Evaluation:

Long-term Outcome: Increased physical activity and fruit and vegetable consumption across all generations.

Indicator: Reduced chronic disease rates in the county.

Method: Review KY County Health Data Profile statistics and KY Department of Health information, as well as assess utilization of WIC vouchers at the Farmers ’Market.

Timeline:2018-2020

 

Intermediate Outcome: Clients practice making informed choices regarding healthy lifestyles

Indicator: Increased number of residents receiving health screenings and taking preventative care measures.

Method: Evaluations (formal and informal) following programs and events.

Timeline: Ongoing

 

Initial Outcome: Increased knowledge of healthy lifestyle habits.

Indicator: Number of individuals who gain new knowledge of food preparation, food safety, and nutrition.

Method: Observations and Surveys

Timeline:Ongoing

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Adults and Extension Homemakers

Project or Activity: Leader Trainings

Content or Curriculum: UK CES Materials

Date: 2018-2019


Audience: Youth

Activity: 4-H Health School Enrichment

Content: 4-H Health & Wellness Core Curriculum

Input: UK CES Publications

Date: August 2018-June 2019


Audience: Families and Youth

Activity: Second Sunday

Content: Marketing Materials, Health Fact Sheets, and 4-H Health & Wellness Core Curriculum

Inputs: UK CES and UK Healthcare Publications

Date: October


Audience: Farmers’ Market Vendors and Consumers

Activity: Farmers’ Market

Content : SNAP-Ed Materials, GAP Training, Fact Sheets, Plate It Up, etc.

Date: Spring-Fall



Audience: Children, youth, seniors and limited resource audiences

Activity: Food, Nutrition, and Wellness Education

Content: UK CES ANR, FCS and SNAP-Ed resources; 4-H Health & Wellness core curriculum

Input: UK CES ANR, 4-H and FCS Agents, Senior Citizens Center, and Magoffin County Health Department

Date: 2018-2019


Audience: Families, Adults, and Children

Activity: Grow Appalachia 

Content: UK CES ANR, FCS and SNAP-Ed resources; 

Input: UK CES ANR, Berea College Grow Appalachia Staff, UK Specialists, UK Home Gardening Guide, and various UK Publications 

Date: 2018-2019


Audience: Families, Adults, and Children

Activity: Food Preservation Workshops

Content: UK CES FCS and SNAP-Ed resources;

Input: UK CES FCS and SNAP Specialists, SNAP-Ed Assistant, ANR/FCS Agent  

Date: August 2018





Success Stories

Farm Field Day Continues to Market Extension

Author: Courtney Jenkins

Major Program: Sustainable Agriculture

Farm Field Days have proven to be great educational opportunities that foster awareness of the Cooperative Extension Service and market the mission of the University of Kentucky.The Magoffin County Agricultural Development Council, in collaboration with the local Farm Bureau, Soil Conservation District, and Magoffin County FFA Chapter, planned and implemented the 2019 Farm Field Day in Magoffin County. More than 150 people gathered at A&J Farm in Salyersville to learn about general

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Pink Ribbon Luncheon

Author: Cathy Sparks

Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)

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Beekeeping Education Promotes Better Hive Management

Author: Courtney Jenkins

Major Program: Bees/Beekeeping

Beekeeping Education Promotes Better Hive Management

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Weight, the Reality Series

Author: Cathy Sparks

Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)

Weight, the Reality SeriesCathy Sparks, FCS             Obesity has become a large problem in Magoffin County, contributing to many health issues for our residents.   According to the Kentucky Extension Community Assessment for Magoffin County in 2019, thirty-nine percent of the population is considered obese.  There are other factors that were found in this report that also contribute to the obesity rate.  Magoffin County has the highest unemplo

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Master Cattlemen Creates Positive Change for East KY Farmers

Author: Courtney Jenkins

Major Program: Beef

Beef cattle operations are the economic backbone of agriculture in central Eastern Kentucky. In light of recent market fluctuations, excessive wet weather conditions, and narrowing income margins, the Breathitt, Elliott, Magoffin, Morgan and Wolfe County ANR agents hosted the Master Cattlemen Program. The goal of the program is to increase the overall profitability of beef producers through intensive classroom training. Fifty farmers - including twenty-two females and five new farmers - complete

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Brown Bag Projects - Foods

Author: Cathy Sparks

Major Program: Food Preparation

During the Covid-29 Pandemic, Family and Consumer Sciences educators and extension as a whole,  have been called to the forefront to approach education and learning in an entirely new way.  Not being able to meet face-to-face with groups, has made it necessary to be innovative and creative in our approach to reach our clientele. In our office, the agents have alternated the preparation of Brown Bag Projects, in order to serve our clientele with educational opportunities.  There ha

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Networking to Share Food for the Needy

Author: Cathy Sparks

Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)

Food security in Magoffin County is a big issue for many of our citizens.  The county suffers from the highest unemployment rate in the state.  In addition to unemployment, there is a shortage of food sources because of the closing of 4 of the 6 major food stores in the county.  The food insecurity rate is 23.9% compared to the state's average of 15.5%.  Many children in the county rely on the food that they are served at school, as their main food source.  Covid-19

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