Extension
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| 1021 - Local Food Systems | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1021.1) | 65 |
Number of producers who can accurately identify agricultural food products that extend beyond the growing season |
| 1021.2) | 30 |
Number of producers reporting more confidence in marketing/selling food products |
| 1021.3) | 18 |
Number of producers who were successful in marketing/selling food products |
| 1021.4) | 250 |
Number of residents reporting an increase in accessing fresh, local foods |
| 1021.6) | 16 |
Number of producers who were encouraged by Extension programming to seek additional training on food safety ( FAP, FSMA, etc.) |
| 1021.7) | 5 |
Number of producers who were successfully trained by Extension on food safety (GAP or FSMA) |
| 1021.8) | 3 |
Number of producers who successfully obtained value-added processing certification (HBM, HBP, BPCS, etc.) through Extension programming |
| 1021.5) | 250 |
Number of residents indicating a willingness to support local food markets as a result of awareness raised through Extension programming |
Author: Courtney Jenkins
Major Program: Local Food Systems
Children living in Breathitt and surrounding counties served by UK’s Robinson Center (RCARS) rank at the absolute bottom of the Robert Woods Johnson County Health Rankings for overall health outcomes. (Breathitt #120, Wolfe #119, Owsley #118, Leslie #117, Perry #116. 2018 data). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention list childhood obesity as a contributing factor to many health issues. The CDC states that one way to combat childhood obesity is to consume a diet high in vegetables
