Campbell County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2023

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

1055 - Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy
1055.1)	50	Number of participants in Extension horticulture programs at senior centers, detention centers, or rehabilitation centers
1055.11)	0	Number of people who developed employment skills from participating in gardening
1055.12)	70	Number of people who improved or maintained physical, emotional, or mental health from participating in gardening
1055.15)	80	Number of pounds of food provided to local non-profit organizations

1055 - Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy

1055.1)

Number of participants in Extension horticulture programs at senior centers, detention centers, or rehabilitation centers

1055.11)

Number of people who developed employment skills from participating in gardening

1055.12)

Number of people who improved or maintained physical, emotional, or mental health from participating in gardening

1055.15)

Number of pounds of food provided to local non-profit organizations

Success Stories

Youth School Garden Clubs

Author: Sarah Imbus

Major Program: Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy

According to the USDA Farm to School Census (https://farmtoschoolcensus.fns.usda.gov/), school gardening across the country is on the rise. Research continues to show that engaging students in gardening promotes healthier eating habits, improves mental and physical health, builds awareness in agriculture and horticulture career opportunities, builds a sense of community and belonging, and provides a safe space for hands on experimental learning (https://www.naae.org/profdevelopment/magazine/arch