Extension
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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 2066.4) | 43 |
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) |
| 2066.5) | 15 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 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 |
| 2066.1) | 20 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
Author: Nancy Owens
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
During the uncertain times of the COVID-19 pandemic the Allen County Cooperative Extension Service Nutrition Education Program felt it was important to maintain presence and consistent communication within the Allen County community. In an effort to reach a large number of Allen County community members with important educational materials the Allen County Nutrition Education Program (NEP) Assistant partnered with a local grocery store to share information related to health and nutrition. A
Author: Nancy Owens
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
During the COVID-19 pandemic at statewide “Healthy at Home” initiative was issued in Kentucky. This initiative encouraged Kentucky residents, especially those with underlying health conditions, to stay at home as much as possible to avoid becoming ill due to the rapidly spreading corona virus. During this time many elderly and senior citizen residents found themselves sheltering in place in order to stay safe and healthy. In an effort to reach these community members during this time
Author: Nancy Owens
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Allen County, KY Is 64% below the Snap threshold 130% poverty. Allen County Cooperative Extension Office, Allen County SNAP-Ed program, Allen County Schools all team together and during the time that the children were unable to attend school and with Allen County being 64% poverty. This was a great concern for the community. So while everyone was on lock down the community partnered up with other community members. The Allen County School system really worked hard on making sure that the childre
Author: Nancy Owens
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The Allen County Cooperative Extension Office Family and Consumer Science and Nutrition Education Program (NEP) partnered up with HANDS program, Early Childhood Council, Allen County Public Library and Dugas Park to help with the early childhood development of children in Allen County. Participants that visit the storybook trail at Dugas Park will walk a 1/3 mile trail with 28 permanent podiums installed. Participants will stop at each po
Author: Kelly Burgess
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Consuming the recommended amount of vegetables each day is linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, some cancers, and obesity. This equals 2 to 3 cups of vegetables a day, depending on age and gender. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 6.3 percent of adults in Kentucky meet the daily vegetable intake recommendations. In order to increase vegetable consumption in Kentucky adults, the Allen County Extension office hosted the workshop Sensational Sa
