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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.2) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.5) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.4) | 225 |
Number of families/caregivers who reported supplementing their diets with healthy foods that they grew or preserved (community or backyard gardens, fishing, hunting, farmers markets) |
| 2066.3) | 225 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
Author: Jacob Ison
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture's Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program provides eligible low- income seniors with redeemable vouchers for fresh, unprocessed local fruits, vegetables, and herbs at approved Farmer's Markets, The program helps improve nutrition for low-income families, by providing access to fresh fruits and vegetables. The program also increases local farm sales and encourages individuals to shop at the local Farmers Market. The Elliott County Farmers M
Author: Jacob Ison
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
After Covid, in late 2021 and early 2022 our county seen a large influx of people who chose to sale their urban homes and purchase a small farm in a more rural area. Elliott County was a prime location for, work from home employees, because of the low cost of land and the fiber optic, high speed internet available here. The gardening club program started as a way to help folks that had recently moved to the area learn basic gardening and preservation skills, so they could take what they lea
