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| 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) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers markets |
| 2066.6) | 12 |
Number of families who grew a garden this year |
| 2066.7) | 4 |
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) | 12 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 4 |
Number individuals reporting that their family supplemented their diets with healthy foods that they produced or preserved |
Author: Billie Porciello
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
In 2017, there were over 21,000 homeschool students K-12 in Kentucky. According to The Kentucky Department of Education, the parent is responsible for providing the curriculum and the instructional materials for children being homeschooled. Families explore and research programs to enhance their teaching curriculum and give opportunity to network with other homeschoolers. The Boone County Cooperative Extension Nutrition Program Assistant developed a series of classes teaching “Healthy Choi
Author: Billie Porciello
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
In Kentucky 24% of residents 60 and over received food stamps in the last year. In 2016, The Northern Kentucky Health Department formed Live Well, a coalition of agencies in Boone County to help residents of Florence achieve healthy lifestyles. The Boone County Cooperative Extension Nutrition Education Program Assistant was a partner member of the Healthy Eating subcommittee, committed to researching how to help communities in need of nutrition and food budgeting education. The assistant p
Author: Billie Porciello
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Feeding the Body and MindFood insecurity is an issue in Boone County, especially during the summer months when school is not in session. There are more than 2,300 sites in Kentucky providing almost 2.8 million breakfasts, lunches and snacks to Kentucky children annually through the Summer Food Service Program for Children (SFSP). Beginning in June, the Boone County Nutrition Assistant partnered with the Boone County Public Library to assist in a weekly free dinner for families in The Greens
Author: Billie Porciello
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
A Vegetable Garden for AllThe Bill and Betsy Scheben Community Center provides care for adults needing supervision during daytime hours. Activities offered at the center give entertainment, enjoyment, and companionship amongst peers similar to them. The Boone County Cooperative Extension Nutrition Assistant arranged a monthly series throughout the year with the participants of the adult day group to incorporate health education, gardening, and cooking skills into their routine. The assistant ide
Author: Cathy Fellows
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Many young adults in Kentucky practice poor nutrition skills. They tend to choose quick fix processed foods, microwave meals and fast food as their main sources of meals. The Nutrition Education Program Making Healthy Choices- College Age Series at Boone County’s Enrichment Centers Cooking Lab, taught participants how they can prepare simple, low cost, healthy meals.Participants commented on how “easy it was to prepare”, and how much “fun they had enjoying learning how to
Author: Cathy Fellows
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
When there isn’t enough food to go around, low income families in Kentucky can struggle to make healthy choices. The Nutrition Education Programs adult series: Eating Better on A Budget was partnered with Boone County Public Library Summer Meals feeding program.The goal of the series was to teach participants how to stretch their dollars, and create healthy inexpensive meals to feed their families. One participant said “I’m so glad you’re here, I care for my Mo
Author: Diane Mason
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Animal protein is often the most expensive item on a menu for families. Choosing inexpensive cuts and styles of common animal proteins can be daunting, and knowing how to prepare them properly is important to help avoid food and money waste.Boone and Kenton County Cooperative Extension joined together to provide a three-part series focused on helping individuals know how to choose and prepare common animal proteins. Each two-hour program focused on a different meat: beef, fish and chicken. The h
