Madison County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023





2061 - Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud
2061.2) 75

Participants: 

Number of individuals who indicated that they purchased the fruits and vegetables featured on the Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud recipe card


2061.1) 89

Participants: 

Number of individuals more likely to buy a Kentucky fruit or vegetable as a result of receiving a Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud recipe card or sampling a recipe

2061.3) 42

Participants:

Number of individuals who reported an increase in their fruit and/or vegetable consumption as a result of participating in a Plate it up! Kentucky Proud program


2061.5) 100

Vendors:

Dollar value of vendor-reported increased sales associated with Plate it up! Kentucky Proud recipes tasted or cards distributed


2061.4) 14

Vendors:

Number of vendors reporting increased sales at markets where Plate it up! Kentucky Proud recipes are tasted or recipe cards distributed




Success Stories

Basics of Cooking with Cast Iron

Author: Jessica Hunley

Major Program: Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud

In March, the FCS Agent presented information regarding up to date information about cooking with Cast Iron.  The lesson offered instructional information to participants about how to restore and preserve Cast Iron, proper seasoning techniques, and several nutritious and tasty Plate It Up Recipes that are cast iron friendly.  The program is originally designed as a precursor lesson to outdoor cooking, but broke down some of the components for someone with little to no experience. &nbsp

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