Extension
It Starts With Us
Promoting Sustainable, Healthy Lifestyles and Communities
Sustainable, Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Courtney Jenkins, Cathy Sparks, and Lacy May
Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Farmer's Markets
Building Healthy Coalitions
Promoting Healthy Homes and Communities (general)
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.
*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.
*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.
*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.
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
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
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
Author: Cathy Sparks
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
Pink Ribbon LuncheonMagoffin County-Cathy SparksCounty Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences In 2012, Breast Cancer represented about 12 percent of all new cancer cases and twenty-five percent of all cancers in women. Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women in one hundred forty of one hundred eighty-four countries worldwide. Globally, breast cancer now repres
Author: Courtney Jenkins
Major Program: Bees/Beekeeping
According to the United States Food and Drug Administration, honey bees produce six hive products—honey, pollen, royal jelly, beeswax, propolis, and venom—all of which are collected and utilized by people around the world for various nutritional and medicinal purposes.Honey is the most well-known and economically important hive product, valued at $2.08 per pound and boasting more than $300 million in annual sales. However, the honey bee’s greatest contribution to agriculture is
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
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
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
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
