McCreary County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023
| 1055 - Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1055.15) | 0 |
Number of pounds of food provided to local non-profit organizations |
| 1055.12) | 20 |
Number of people who improved or maintained physical, emotional, or mental health from participating in gardening |
| 1055.11) | 0 |
Number of people who developed employment skills from participating in gardening |
| 1055.1) | 20 |
Number of participants in Extension horticulture programs at senior centers, detention centers, or rehabilitation centers |
Success Stories
Next Chapter LLP Recovery Garden
Author: Tracie Goodman
Major Program: Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy
In our most recent Kentucky Extension Community Assessment for McCreary County, issues of high importance were identified as: 1.) availability of substance use prevention programs, 2.) availability of substance use treatment, 3.) better skills for selecting and preparing healthier foods, 4.) more training for food gardening skills, and 4.) more community gardens. Approximately 8% of the population 12 and older has a substance use disorder in any given year. Substance use disorders are more than
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