Floyd County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 119 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.2) | 220 |
Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.3) | 4284 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 2066.4) | 220 |
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) | 47 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Success Stories
Job Corps. adults improve overall food security
Author: Sarah Spears
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
This year, the Floyd County Cooperative Extension Nutrition Education Program (NEP) partnered with young adults at Job Corps. The Nutrition Education Program’s “Healthy Choices for Every Body” curriculum was utilized. One of the core lessons in this curriculum is “Eating Better on a Budget”. This particular lesson is essential to emerging adults because it equips them with practical skills to manage their limited financial resources while maintaining a healthy diet.
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Floyd County Famers' Market Senior Nutrition Program.
Author: Andrea Slone
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Describe the Issue or Situation.In 2019, the Floyd County Farmers’ Market became eligible to accept the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Vouchers.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).The Floyd County Extension Office became the distributor for this program and has continued through 2025 with the Family & Consumer Science and SNAP-ed Nutrition Education Program. The Kentucky Department of Ag
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