Extension
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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 0 |
Number individuals reporting that their family supplemented their diets with healthy foods that they produced or preserved |
| 2066.2) | 70 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.3) | 70 |
Number of individuals reporting that they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmer’s markets, CSA’s WIC, Food Pantry) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.4) | 1 |
Number of farmers markets accepting EBT cards |
| 2066.5) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers markets |
| 2066.6) | 0 |
Number of families who grew a garden this year |
| 2066.7) | 0 |
Number of first time growers or those who haven’t grown in five or more years |
| 2066.8) | 0 |
Number of restaurants/other institutions utilizing local foods as a result of Extension programming |
Author: Tiffany Bolinger
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
The definition of food insecurity is the state of being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. According to Feeding America, Christian County has a food insecurity rate of 18.9% or an estimated 14,020 individuals. Feeding America assists a total of seven pantries, soup kitchens and service organizations in Christian County. The Agent for Family & Consumer Science in Christian County met with the Marketing and Communications Coordinator of Feedin
Author: Tiffany Bolinger
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Having a local Farmers’ Market is an asset for the entire community. Farmers’ Markets not only provide convenient access to fresh local produce, which promotes good nutrition, they also support local farmers and economy.In the spring of 2017 the Founder’s Square Feast committee met together to plan the second annual farm to table event. Community members purchased tickets to a meal which was prepared by a local chef using local produce from Farmers’ Market vendors and ser
