Extension
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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 2000 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 2066.4) | 185 |
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) | 154 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.2) | 347 |
Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 35 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
Author: Jody Paver
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
As the new Lincoln County Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent, my main focus for the first 6 months has been to host online and in person needs assessments and discussion sessions with community members, Volunteers, Extension Homemakers, Elected Officials, Stake Holders, and community partners. Money management, budgeting, stretching a food budget, and mental health have been in the top concerns. Food insecurity, food desserts, homelessness
Author: Jody Paver
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The Lincoln County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent collaborated with KEHA leaders to offer the Healthy Homemakers series to a total of 15participants. 100 percent of participants identified terms related to diabetes. 100 percent of participants examined the different types of diabetes. 98 percent of participants discussed the various ways to manage diabetes and went for a 10-minute walk. A follow-up evaluation revealed that 100 percent of participants have taken steps to
