Clark County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
2066.3) 0

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) 0

Number of farmers markets accepting EBT cards

2066.5) 3704

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

2066.2) 0

Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods

2066.1) 0

Number individuals reporting that their family supplemented their diets with healthy foods that they produced or preserved



Success Stories

Grandparents Help Kids Develop Good Eating Habits

Author: Sandra Kennedy

Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)

October 8, 2018Success StorySandy KennedyClark County Extension ServiceGrandparents Help Kids Develop Good Eating HabitsPlanning Healthy meals was difficult for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, due to different likes and dislikes of healthy food choices.  Grandparents reported the children  only wanted Fast Food, Soda and Chips, resulting in higher calories which lead to extra weight gain that is harmful to their young bodies.The Grandparents reported they tried everything to encour

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Teaching Teens the Importance of Healthy Cooking

Author: Sandra Kennedy

Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)

“Teaching Teens the Importance of Healthy Cooking”Parents have very hectic schedules, sports activities, after school programs, overtime on their jobs, they are too busy to teach or to prepare healthy meals for their teens.Most teens spend a considerable amount of time at home while parents work nights. Parents choose convenience foods such as, microwaveable meals, pizza, and sugary drinks for easy access.Working together with the Migrant Education Program Director, our NEP Assistant

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