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) | 83 |
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) | 56 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.2) | 132 |
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) | 77 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
Author: Vicki Wynn
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The economic downturn has seen increased interest in home gardening and food preservation. These practices allow families the ability to control added ingredients such as salt and sugar, especially for those on restricted diets. Through Cooperative Extension, a series of food preservation videos have been produced to assist clientele during times that face-to-face programming is not feasible. Increased interest in learning more about al
