Calloway County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024
2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
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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) | 23 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
2066.2) | 40 |
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) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
Success Stories
Food Preservation and Safe Food Storage
Author: Debra Hixon
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
July canning class The problem: On April 20, 2023, the Calloway County Cooperative Extension Council met to discuss emerging county needs in the Family and Consumer Science area. Since Calloway County has not had a FCS agent for almost 3 years, there were many needs, one being food preservation and safe food storage. A series of food preservation lessons were conducted, first on the "science" of food preservation. A total of 31 people attended this po
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Spring Into Green: Pride of Kentucky
Author: Debra Hixon
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The problem In a recent event held in Western Kentucky, community members gathered to enhance their knowledge on food safety, the importance of pollinators, and the utilization of public spaces for horticulture and exercise. This event, aimed at educating citizens, proved to be a remarkable success with impactful outcomes.The educational program responseSpring into Green: Pride of Kentucky was hosted by the Purchase Area Family and Consumer Science agents at the McCracken County Extension
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