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, 4-H Agent
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Nutrition and Food Systems General
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Building Healthy Coalitions
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.

 

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Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Adults and Extension Homemakers

Project or Activity:  Leader Trainings

Content or Curriculum:UK CES Materials

Inputs: CES Agents

Date: Ongoing


Audience: Youth

Project or Activity: 4-H Healthy School Environment

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Health & Wellness Core Curriculum

Inputs:UK CES Publications

Date: Ongoing


Audience: Families and Youth

Project or Activity: Second Sunday

Content or Curriculum: Marketing materials, Health Fact sheets, and 4-H Health and Wellness Core Currculum

Inputs:UK CES and UK Healthcare Publications

Date:October


Audience: Farmers' Market Vendors and Consumers

Activity: Farmers' Market

Content or Curriculum: SNAP-Ed materials, GAP Training, Fact Sheets, Plate It Up, etc. 

Date: Spring/Fall


Audience: Children, youth, seniors, and limited resource audiences

Project or Activity: Food, Nutrition, and Wellness Education

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

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

Date: Ongoing


Audience: Families, Adults and Children

Project or Activity: Grow Appalachia

Content or Curriculum: 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: January-October


Audience: Families, Adults, and children

Project or Activity: Food Preservation Workshops

Content: UK CES FCS and SNAP-Ed resources

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

Date: July/August





Success Stories

Covid Education for Elementary Schools

Author: Cathy Sparks

Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General

Covid-19 Education for Elementary Schools              Magoffin County Extension Service was one of the counties selected by Big Sandy Health Care to receive a grant for $26,000.00, to be used to provide education for parents and children about Covid-19 vaccinations.  When we received the grant, we immediately began to create a plan for ways to educate our elementary students and their parents.  Our county has three elementary schools, serving th

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