Garrard County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022





2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General
2066.1) 0

Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily

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

2066.5) 30

Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label

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)

2066.3) 0

Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets



Success Stories

The Real Success Story

Author: Lisa Lamb

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

My name is Lisa Lamb, I am the Nutrition Education Program assistant in Garrard County KY. I work for the University Of Kentucky and to say that 2020/21 was a difficult is truly an understatement, But I am part of a group of extraordinary people who woke up everyday and instead of saying I am fearful I want to lock my self and my family away to stay safe. We asked ourselves what can I do to serve my community and the families of my community today.Myself and our whole Extension office jumped in

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