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| 4061 - Health | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4061.1) | 867 |
Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in Health 4-H Programming |
| 4061.2) | 51 |
Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in Health 4-H Programming |
Author: Bridgett Poteet
Major Program: Health
Progressive Ag Foundation Safety Day was such a great experience! All 4th graders from Kyrock and South Edmonson Elementary came to learn all about safety today at the Edmonson County Fairgrounds! We are so thankful for all of our presenters and the wonderful day they provided! The Progressive Ag Safety Day hadn't been hosted in Edmonson County for almost a decade. Our 4th graders were transported to a regional Safety Day at WKU Ag Expo Center with Warren and Simpson countie
Author: Bridgett Poteet
Major Program: Health
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the estimated percent of related children age 5-17 in families in poverty for Edmonson County was 27% with the state average being 22%. According to the Community Assessment for Edmonson County, in 2017, there was a population of 12,226 with 3,729 of those being on either SNAP food stamps or considered food insecure. That equates to be around 31% of the county.Backpack food programs offer families free groceries for weekends and school breaks. Foo
