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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 7914 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 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) |
| 2066.5) | 0 |
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) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
Author: Emily Matthews
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to the Kentucky Kids Count Data Center, adequate nutrition is essential for children’s physical growth and brain development however, in Barren County 21.2% of the youth population experiences food insecurity. During the school closures due to COVID-19 the Barren County nutrition education program assistant partnered with Barren County Schools to assist in serving hot meals to children in the community. Materials from the Kentucky Nutrition Education Program were delivered along
Author: Emily Matthews
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The Barren County Cooperative Extension SNAP-education program assistant partnered with the family self-sufficiency coordinator from Housing Authority of Glasgow to offer a Children’s cooking camp. According to Feeding America, 21.2% of children in Barren County, Kentucky are food insecure. To help combat this issue, the Teen Cuisine program was conducted during a 3 day period over fall break.Teen Cuisine teaches self-sufficiency in the kitchen while also promoting healthy habits. At the e
Author: LaToya Drake
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Farmers’ markets benefit producers, consumers, and communities. The Farmers’ Market Coalition explains that farmers’ markets preserve America’s rural livelihoods and farmland, stimulate local economies, increase access to fresh and nutritious foods, support healthy communities, and promote sustainability. During the COVID pandemic, with the disappearance of essential products from store shelves, local food sources were and are more important than ever. Eating local food m
