Family and Consumer Sciences Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 100 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.2) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.3) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 2066.4) | 0 |
Number of families/caregivers who reported supplementing their diets with healthy foods that they grew or preserved (community or backyard gardens, fishing, hunting, farmers markets) |
| 2066.5) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Success Stories
Food Vision 2030 for Louisville, KY
Author: Bethany Pratt
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky residents have large disparities in health outcomes that are related to many social determinants of health such as race, socio-economic status, residential address, educational attainment, etc. The Center for Health Equity in Louisville releases a periodic Health Equity Report that captures both the challenges and the places for innovation in improving community health. The 2017 Health Equity Report identified food systems inequities as a major root cause of
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Creation of the Greater Louisville Food Council
Author: Bethany Pratt
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky residents have large disparities in health outcomes that are related to many social determinants of health such as race, socio-economic status, residential address, educational attainment, etc. The Center for Health Equity in Louisville releases a periodic Health Equity Report that captures both the challenges and the places for innovation in improving community health. The 2017 Health Equity Report identified food systems inequities as a major root cause of
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Piloting of a Nutrition Education Curriculum for Tweens
Author: Sara Brooke Jenkins
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Physical and mental health are equally important components of overall wellness. According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, the adolescent years (ages 10 to 17) are ones that establish health patterns that have lasting impact on adulthood. Important adolescent health and social issues that have been identified in the Healthy People 2020 report include mental health disorders, substance use, smoking and nicotine use, sexually transmitted infections, teen and unintended pr
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Nutrition Education Program Statewide Staff Conference
Author: Caroline Durr
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The Nutrition Education Program (NEP) plays a vital role in supporting community health by delivering educational services to individuals with limited resources, aiming to enhance their overall nutritional well-being. NEP offers programming through a variety of approaches, including direct education, indirect education, and policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) changes—each designed to promote healthier communities.In May 2025, NEP hosted a statewide conference for its 82 staff members
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Teaching Neighbors, Strengthening Communities: The Power of KYNEP Storytelling
Author: LaToya Drake
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Across Kentucky, our Nutrition Education Program (KYNEP) educators are the “boots on the ground” empowering their neighbors to make the most of the food they have. Through short, engaging videos, we’re sharing their authentic voices and real-life classes and learning opportunities—from schools and community centers to farmers markets and local events across the state.These storytelling videos put a spotlight on the everyday heroes teaching practical skills, like healthy c
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Celebrating Cultural Connections: Embracing Heritage Through Food and Nutrition Education
Author: LaToya Drake
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
One-size-fits-all nutrition advice doesn’t always capture the rich cultural traditions and meaningful role food plays in people’s lives. Extension professionals across Kentucky saw an opportunity to make nutrition education even more relevant and accessible for diverse communities. Food is more than fuel—it is culture, memory, family, and tradition. To truly support healthy eating, educators wanted strategies that honor these traditions while also promoting food safety and
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Sharing the Impact of the Nutrition Education Program
Author: Caroline Durr
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Each year, the Nutrition Education Program (NEP) publishes an annual report to highlight the impact of its work through both the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) and the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) across the state. The report showcases the efforts of NEP Assistants and County Extension Agents at the local level, as well as the outcomes of statewide initiatives. Serving as a valuable marketing tool, the report supports engagement at local, s
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Speaking at ASNNA (Association of SNAP Nutrition Education Administrators)
Author: Jann Knappage
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
I was privileged enough to speak at the ASNNA (Association of SNAP Nutrition Education Administrators) conference in February 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. I represented a team of people who worked hard to create and then revise the Farmers' Market Toolkit. My presentation was called "Sowing Seeds of Connection: Empowering Collaboration and Community Competence at Kentucky Farmers’ Markets" and it has three objectives for the audience: Objective #1 _ Describe how the Toolki
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Growing Your Own Publications
Author: Jann Knappage
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
KYNEP and the UK Horticulture Department co-create the publication series Growing your own (GYO). We have published 1, 12-month garden calendar, 19 publications and 6 Spanish translations. During the 2025 Fiscal Year, these resources were downloaded 1,383 times from PlanEatMove.com, with the Garden Calendar being the resource with the highest total downloads on the entire website. This series is written at a 6th grade reading level and geared towards the low literacy audience. We use pictures, a
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