Close Resources

Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

Impacts

Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024


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





2073 - Super Star Chef
2073.3) 9

Number of participants reporting intention to eat more vegetables

2073.1) 20

Number of participants

2073.2) 15

Number of participants reporting intention to eat more fruits

2073.4) 17

Number of participants reporting intention to try new foods

2073.5) 11

Number of participants reporting intention to be more physically active

2073.6) 12

Number of participants reporting intention to drink more water and/or drink less soda

2073.10) 20

Number of participants who reported the intention to spend more time in the kitchen preparing meals

2073.11) 11

Number of participants reporting intention to be more physically active



Success Stories

Super Star Chef

Author: Meagan Klee

Major Program: Super Star Chef

Casey County, though located in South Central Kentucky, is considered an Eastern Kentucky county due to its limited knowledge/access of healthy resources including fresh and/healthy food options. According to the Kentucky Kids Count, 64% of our children live in low-income households; ranking Casey County 100 out of 120 counties in the state. Out limited resources can create an obstacle for families to make smart and healthy decisions when feeding their family. As of 2018, 24% of children are liv

Full Story