Bracken County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





2061 - Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud
2061.1) 40

Number of individuals more likely to buy a Kentucky fruit or vegetable as a result of tasting a Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud recipe sample

2061.2) 20

Number of individuals more likely to buy a Kentucky fruit or vegetable as a result of receiving a Plate It Up! recipe card

2061.3) 20

Number of individuals who indicated that they purchased the fruits and vegetables featured on the Plate It Up! recipe card

2061.4) 15

Number of individuals who reported an increase in their fruit and/or vegetable consumption 

2061.5) 0

Number of individuals who reported consuming at least 4-6 servings of fruits per day after participating in Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud activities

2061.6) 0

Number of individuals who reported consuming at least 4-6 servings of vegetables per day after participating in Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud activities

2061.8) 0

Dollar value of vendor-reported increased sales associated with Plate It Up Kentucky Proud recipes tasted or cards distributed

2061.7) 0

Number of vendors reporting increased sales at markets where Plate It Up Kentucky Proud recipes are tasted or recipe cards distributed



Success Stories

Make it Take it Try it

Author: Shannon Smith

Major Program: Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud

The Center for Disease Control reports that 33.2 % of Kentucky residents are obese with Bracken at 32.4%, 46.2 % consume fruit less than 1 time per day and 24.9% consume vegetables less than 1 time per day.  In fact, adults in Kentucky rank among the highest for poor consumption of fresh and vegetables.   As in most rural counties, Bracken, has very limited opportunities for women and mothers to socialize.  The Bracken County Family and Consumer Science Agent created a fun ni

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