Extension
It Starts With Us
| 2046 - Promoting Healthy Homes and Communities (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2046.1) | 147 |
Number of individuals reporting improved knowledge, opinions, skills, and/or aspirations in understanding: disaster preparedness, pest management, going green, energy conservation, solid waste management, water conservation, home safety or built environment |
| 2046.2) | 93 |
Number of individuals who identified one or more practices to improve disaster preparedness, pest management, going green, etc. |
| 2046.3) | 65 |
Number of individuals who implemented one or more practices to improve: disaster preparedness, pest management, going green, etc. |
| 2046.4) | 0 |
Number of individuals who assessed the cost savings and/or benefits associated with newly adopted practices |
| 2046.5) | 0 |
Number of individuals self-reporting reduced costs associated with newly adopted practices |
| 2046.6) | 0 |
Number of people engaged in community strategies to improve the built and natural environment to increase active and healthy lifestyles |
Author: Kathy Byrnes
Major Program: Promoting Healthy Homes and Communities (general)
According to Michigan State University Extension, gardening-considered a moderate intensity level activity - can reduce the risk for obesity and many chronic diseases. They also report on the effectiveness of gardening as a scientifically noted stress reliever. The Kenton County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent collaborated with the Northern Kentucky Extension Homemakers Housing and Environment chairs, plus the horticulture staff in Kenton, Boone and Campbell counties to o
Author: Joan Bowling
Major Program: Promoting Healthy Homes and Communities (general)
The average household size has declined to 2.61 persons while the average home has doubled in size since 1950. However, people continue to have problems with managing clutter and knowing what to do with everything they have accumulated. One out of 11 people in the US rent storage space. Many factors play into why homeowners are overwhelmed with clutter. Internet shopping, super-center shopping stores, and an overwhelming amount of options has been a major contributor. As the baby boo
