Knox County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024
| 4061 - Health | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4061.1) | 272 |
Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in Health 4-H Programming |
| 4061.2) | 5 |
Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in Health 4-H Programming |
Success Stories
Storybook Walk: On the Path to better Eating
Author: Renata Farmer
Major Program: Health
According to the CDC, a recent report showed many Kentucky children ages 1 through 5 years old do not eat at least one fruit or vegetable each day. There are many reasons why children or other family members do not eat fruit or vegetables daily. Increasing their access to quality nutrition is of utmost importance.In response to this need, the Knox County 4-H, FCS, and ANR Extension Agents along with several community partners such as, the Knox County Farmers' Market and the Extension P
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Take A Stand: for Mental Health
Author: Renata Farmer
Major Program: Health
Peer relationships are a major focus during the school-age years of child development. During this time, children have many opportunities to grow, learn social skills, and develop problem-solving skills. Unfortunately, sometimes relationships at this stage can be negative and hurtful to a child. According to StopBullying.gov, approximately 40 percent of youth in the United States are estimated to be involved in bullying as either a bully, a target of bullying, or both. Whe
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