Extension
It Starts With Us
Promoting Sustainable, Healthy Lifestyles and Communities
Sustainable, Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Courtney Jenkins, Cathy Sparks, 4-H Agent
Nutrition and Food Systems General
Building Healthy Coalitions
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.
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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
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
