Elliott County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 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) | 80 |
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) | 30 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.4) | 0 |
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) | 16350 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
Success Stories
God's Pantry Food Drop
Author: Jacob Ison
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Elliott County is a beautiful county tucked away in the hills of eastern KY . However, with all its beauty, the rural area of Elliott County does not provide a great deal of job opportunities, and this is reflected in its high poverty rates. As a region often referred to as a "food desert," where many families struggle to access affordable, nutritious food. The county has long had high rates of poverty, unemployment, and other socioeconomic challenges, which exacerbated food insec
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Turning Extra Hams into Holiday Gifts
Author: Jacob Ison
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
4-H Youth Project Brings Joy to Veterans with Christmas Food BoxesThe Elliott County Extension Office and 4-H club have transformed surplus ham from our annual salt-cured country ham project into a holiday gift that touched the hearts of many veterans. The extra hams left over from the country ham project found a meaningful purpose this Christmas season, bringing a special touch to the lives of those who have served the country.The 4-H Salt-Cured Ham Project Each year, the 4-H club embarks
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Elliott County Extension Meeting a Need for Fresh, Local Produce through offering affordable fruit tree plants, trees and rootstock
Author: Jacob Ison
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Elliott County Extension Meeting a Need for Fresh, Local ProduceElliott County, located in the heart of Appalachian Kentucky, has always faced unique challenges related to food security and economic opportunity. As one of the most rural and economically distressed counties in the state, many households in Elliott County struggle to access affordable, nutritious food. However, in recent years, the Elliott County Extension office has found innovative ways to help address these challenges. One such
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Cooking Through the Calendar Inspires Healthier Habits in Elliott County
Author: Amanda Broderick
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Each month, the Elliott County Extension Office hosts Cooking Through the Calendar, a hands-on cooking class that brings people together to try healthy, budget-friendly recipes from the University of Kentucky’s Food and Nutrition calendar. What started as a simple monthly program has grown into a highly anticipated community event that inspires participants to make small, lasting changes to their eating habits.One of the most impactful results? Participants have become more adventurous in
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