Health, Wellness & Safety 2020-24Plan of Work

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Lincoln County CES

Title:
Health, Wellness & Safety 2020-24
MAP:
Health, Wellness & Safety
Agents Involved:
Courtney Brock, Tyler Miller, Rita Stewart
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Nutrition and Food Systems General
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Food Preparation and Preservation
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Active Living and Health Promotions General
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Health
Situation:

The obesity epidemic threatens the quality and years of life of Kentuckians. Obesity has important consequences on the health and economy of our county. Obesity is linked to many chronic health conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer. Kentucky ranks 29th in consumption of fruits and vegetables among states. Kentucky youth rank among the ten highest for obesity. In Lincoln County, 39% of adults reported no physical activity during the last month. Only around 14% of adults reported eating five or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Many chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, are also prevalent in Lincoln County. As a result, Lincoln County residents have an increased risk of premature death (or loss of years of potential life prior to age 75). Increased consumption of unhealthy food, stress, and built environments that promote physical inactivity are largely responsible for the obesity epidemic. As a result, Kentuckians are dying from heart disease and cancer at higher rates than other Americans.? 

People are living longer. Kentucky’s current population of seniors (65+) is 16.4% (2019 Census Data). As the largest and fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population, older adults influence everything from consumer behavior to health-care costs (U.S. Census)? 

The recent statewide needs assessment identified substance use prevention and recovery as the most urgent priority for Cooperative Extension.? Moreover, substance use was the focal point of the CES Advisory Council Meeting in early 2019.? Taken together, youth KIP survey data and data from the CES needs assessment demonstrate the need to address substance use prevention, recovery, stigma, and impact on families and communities. 

Long-Term Outcomes:
Intermediate Outcomes:
Initial Outcomes:
Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Participants will experience changes in awareness, knowledge, opinions, skills, and attitudes needed to make informed choices regarding healthy lifestyles (nutrition and physical activity), childhood and youth obesity, weight management, practice and promotion of daily physical activity, reduction of chronic disease, food safety, and accessing nutritious foods 

Indicator: Survey results

Method: Survey

Timeline: At program completion



Intermediate Outcome: Increased access to healthy food via local farmers markets, food retailers, and/or home gardens 

Indicator: Survey results

Method: Survey

Timeline: Annual survey



Long-term Outcome: By making better choices related to their health and their families’ health, they will have less risk of chronic disease, spend less on health care, experience fewer sick days, and have a better quality of life.? 

Indicator: Long-term survey results from Ephraim-McDowell Hospital

Method: Self-evaluation

Timeline: 5+ years

Learning Opportunities:

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES: 

Audience: General Public & Extension Homemakers 

Activity: "Sensational Salads" Leader Training 

Content or Curriculum: FCS Curriculum 

Inputs: Lincoln County Public Library, Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, local industries, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: February 

 

Audience: General Public

Activity: Electric Pressure Cooker Group Meetings 

Content or Curriculum: FCS Curriculum 

Inputs: Lincoln County Public Library, Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, local industries, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Throughout the Year 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Plate It Up Kentucky Proud Demonstrations 

Content or Curriculum: Plate It Up Kentucky Proud recipes/information 

Inputs: Lincoln County Public Library, Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, local industries, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Throughout the Year 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Farmers Market Program 

Content or Curriculum: FCS Plate It Up Materials, KDA training guides/powerpoints 

Inputs: Lincoln County Public Library, Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, local industries, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: All Year 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: #StrongerTogetherLincoln Program Focus on Mental Health 

Content or Curriculum: FCS Curriculum

Inputs: Lincoln County Public Library, Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, local industries, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Throughout the Year

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Chair Exercises

Content or Curriculum: FCS Curriculum

Inputs: Lincoln County Public Library, Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, local industries, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Fall/Winter

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Boneyville Community Outreach Program at Boneyville Church 

Content or Curriculum: Health Education and Screenings, farming and gardening updates, youth activities. 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church, AME Church, and others. 

Date: Spring 

 

Audience: Extension Homemakers and General Public

Activity: Your Best Brain

Content or Curriculum: FCS Publications, HEEL Program Materials/ Got Vegetables Program 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Fall

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Provide nutritional information related to disease prevention and management (low-fat, low cholesterol, reduced sugar and salt especially) as requested by clientele 

Content or Curriculum: FCS Materials, HEEL Program Materials, 4-H Professor Popcorn 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: All Year As Needed by Clientele 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Newsletter, Newspaper, and Radio Programs 

Content or Curriculum: Health Education (HEEL Information), Agent Exclusives, 4-H Nutrition Information 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: All Year 

 

Audience: Limited Resource Families 

Activity: SNAP Program Efforts and Programs 

Content or Curriculum: FCS Publications, 4-H Curriculum, AG Resources 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: All Year 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Pressure Canner Gauge Testing Opportunities 

Content or Curriculum: Food Preservation/Food Safety Guidelines 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Spring/Summer 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Food Preservation Education Opportunities/Workshops 

Content or Curriculum: FCS Curriculum 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Spring/Summer 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Diabetes Education, including National Dining with Diabetes Program, Diabetes Support Group Meetings, & other diabetes training as requested/needed

Content or Curriculum: FCS Curriculum 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: All Year

 

Audience: Extension Homemakers and General Public 

Activity: Hungry for Change

Content or Curriculum: FCS Materials

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Spring

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Home-Based Processing and Microprocessing Workshops 

Content or Curriculum: FCS and State Curriculum/Materials 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: As Requested 

 

Audience: Senior Citizens 

Activity: Senior Citizens Center Nutrition Education Programs 

Content or Curriculum: Kentucky Gets FoodWise, Food Fundamentals, FCS Publications and Programs emphasizing fruit and vegetable consumption and making healthy food choices. 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Throughout the Year 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Physical Activity Educational Walking Program 

Content or Curriculum: FCS Program Materials emphasizing physical activity 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Spring 

 

Audience: Extension Homemakers and General Public 

Activity: Table for You or Two

Content or Curriculum: FCS Materials 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Spring

 

Audience: Preschool-8th Grades 

Activity: Windowsill Garden Project in the Elementary Schools 

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Curriculum 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Spring 

 

Audience: Extension Homemakers and General Public 

Activity: Physical Distraction from your Screen Action

Content or Curriculum: FCS Curriculum

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Spring


Audience: Youth 

Activity: Youth Day Camps 

Content or Curriculum: FSNEP, FCS, SNAP and 4-H Curriculum 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Summer 

 

Audience: Youth 

Activity: Health Rocks! 

Core: Health Rocks, 4-H Health Curriculum 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: throughout school year 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Home Gardening Updates 

Content: Garden Production Marketing Topics 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Spring/Summer 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Farmers Market & Voucher Certification Training Programs 

Content: FCS Publications, Ky. Department of Agriculture Training Materials 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Spring & Summer 

 

Audience: Early Childhood Students (3 and 4 Year Olds) 

Activity: LEAP Program NEP Assistant's work 

Content: LEAP Materials 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Monthly during the school year 

 

Audience: Youth 

Activity: 4-H In-School & Community Clubs 

Content: Professor Popcorn, 4-H & FCS Curriculum 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: All Year 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Herbs & Gardening Programs 

Content: UK Publications 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Spring 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Farmers' Market Educational Programs 

Content or Curriculum: FCS Publications 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Summer 


 Audience: General Public 

Activity: Provide information on physical activity as requested by clientele 

Content or Curriculum: FCS & 4-H Materials 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: All Year As Requested 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Provide nutritional information related to meal planning with a special emphasis on low-fat, low cholesterol, and reduced sugar and salt as requested by clientele 

Content or Curriculum: FCS Publications 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: All Year as Needed 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Nutrition Education Programs Presented to other groups 

Content or Curriculum: FCS Publications 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: As requested 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: “A Matter of Balance" Program 

Content or Curriculum: CDC Materials 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Spring/Summer 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Bingocize Program

Content: FCS Curriculum  

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: Throughout the Year 

 

Audience: General Public 

Activity: Nutrition Education Programs at Public Library and Other Community Agencies/Partners 

Content: FCS Curriculum 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church. 

Date: As requested

 

Audience: Limited Resource Families and Youth 

Activity: SNAP-Ed Assistant's Program Efforts 

Content: SNAP-Ed Curriculum and Materials 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church, Section 8 Housing, Bluegrass Community Action Agency, Dept. for Community Based Services, Dept. of Protection and Permanency. 

Date: All Year 

 

Audience: Limited Resource Families and Youth 

Activity: SNAP-Ed Assistant Supervision and Work with Targeted Audience (Agent Efforts) 

Content: UK/SNAP-Ed Materials 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders, Boneyville Baptist Church and AME Church, Section 8 Housing, Bluegrass Community Action Agency, other community groups, Dept. for Community Based Services, Dept. of Protection and Permanency. 

Date: All Year 

 

Audience: 3rd - 12th grade 

Activity: Junior Master Gardeners 

Content or Curriculum: Junior Master Gardening Curriculum and other 4-H Curriculum 

Inputs: Health Dept, Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Stanford and Danville, Kentucky Cancer Program, American Cancer Society, local doctors’ offices, Kentucky State University, home health agencies, Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center, Elementary Schools, Lincoln County Public Library, Family and Youth Service Centers, Lincoln County School System, Community Leaders. 

Date: Spring - Summer 

 

Audience: Middle school youth 

Activity: Outdoor Adventure Club 

Core: 4-H health and natural resources curriculum 

Inputs: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, livestock leaders, volunteer leaders, local schools, Lincoln County Fair Board, Vo-Ag Program, Farm Bureau, Early Childhood and Head Start Programs, physical therapy offices, Family Resource Centers, Youth Service Center, local businesses, hospitals. 

Facilities used will include the Lincoln County Extension Office, Lincoln County Schools (high, middle, and elementary), local businesses, various other community agencies, statewide outdoors attractions, etc. 

Date: Spring and Summer 

Audience: Youth 

 

Activity: 4-H Garden club 

Core: 4-H service-learning materials in conjunction with health and natural resources curriculum 

Inputs: Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association, livestock leaders, volunteer leaders, local schools, Lincoln County Fair Board, Vo-Ag Program, Farm Bureau, Early Childhood and Head Start Programs, physical therapy offices, Family Resource Centers, Youth Service Center, local businesses, hospitals. 

Facilities used will include the 4-H Butterfly Garden, 4-H community garden(s), Lincoln County Extension Office, Lincoln County Schools (high, middle, and elementary), local businesses, various other community agencies, statewide outdoors attractions, etc. 

Date: Spring and Summer 



Success Stories

Get Outside with 4-H!

Author: Courtney Brock

Major Program: Natural Resources

Get Outside with 4-H!

In a typical week, The National Wildlife Foundation notes that only 6% of children ages 9-13 play outside, while kids in this same age group devote over 7 hours per day to electronic entertainment, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. In order to combat this epidemic, the Lincoln County 4-H Council, as well as the Lincoln County Extension District Board has identified a goal of creating increased awareness, knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to make informed choices regarding healthy

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Charcuterie Boards Multi-County Event

Author: Rita Stewart

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

The Fort Harrod Area Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agents hosted a virtual, multi-site Charcuterie Boards Program. Locations included Wildside Winery in Woodford County, Dry Stack Coffee Shop in Boyle County, the Jessamine County Extension Office, the Boyle County Extension Office, the Lincoln County Extension Office, and the Anderson County Extension Office. Participants had the option to attend the program at one of the in-person locations or attend virtually. A total o

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Victory Garden Kits

Author: Courtney Brock

Major Program: Health

Victory Garden Kits

According to the PRC Community Health Report for Lincoln County, 42.1 % of youth ages 6 – 12 are reported as being overweight/obese. The Kentucky Department for Public Health also reports that only 17% of Kentucky students consume the recommended serving of fruits and vegetables daily. In an effort to combat this prevalent issue, the Lincoln County 4-H program was awarded a $1,000 grant from the KY 4-H Foundation to support at-home gardening programs for the entire family. The 4-H Gar

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Beginning Canning 101

Author: Rita Stewart

Major Program: Food Preparation and Preservation

In December, this Family and Consumer Sciences Agent offered a Beginning Canning 101 class designed for those clients who had never canned foods before. Three clients expressed major concerns and fears when it came to home preserving foods.  They had watched many you tube videos and were not comfortable at all with using either a boiling water canner or a pressure canner. During these first class, participants increased their knowledge of how to safely can food -- which foods in which canne

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