Marshall County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





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) 32

Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods

2066.1) 0

Number individuals reporting that their family supplemented their diets with healthy foods that they produced or preserved



Success Stories

Gardening Options for Everyone

Author: Vicki Wynn

Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), moderate-intensity level activity for 2.5 hours each week can reduce the risk for obesity, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease, stroke, depression, colon cancer and premature death. The CDC also considers gardening a moderate-intensity level activity that offers other benefits, as well. In addition to these health benefits, gardens have been scientifically proven to be a stress reliever.Backyard gard

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