Calloway County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General
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

Food Preservation and Safe Food Storage

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

Spring Into Green: Pride of Kentucky

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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