Extension
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| 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) | 25 |
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 |
Author: Lisa Lamb
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Mondays at the Market The local farmer’s market is a staple in many small towns across the country, and this holds true for Garrard County. Farmers and producers set up at the farmer’s market every Monday evening to sell their locally grown crops to families from all parts of the county. The Garrard County Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-Ed) Assistant saw the farmer’s market as an opportunity for her to have a booth to promote both Garrard County Coop
Author: Lisa Lamb
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Grandparents as ParentsOn September the 29th of 2022 I presented to 14 grandparents that are serving in the roll of parents for their school age children. I presented the lesson on Healthy Snacks; we made the yogurt parfaits. The 14 participants were interested in forming a group to meet 1 time a month and get great healthy ideas to use with the children in their care.
Author: Lisa Lamb
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Rethink Your Drink I had the opportunity to work with 6 adults in 2022, and ½ of these adults drank “Energy Drinks” on a regular daily basis. As the NEP of my county I taught those drinks actually was causing more fatigue than energy.I did the lesson rethink your drink and explained to this group just what exactly was in this can. I worked with a local pharmacist and we figured out what the total milligram of each ingredient. In my lesson I use instant coffee to illustrat
Author: Lisa Lamb
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Rural Heritage Festival Every year for the last 7 years I have attended the Rural Festival in our town. This year was the largest turnout of patrons to our event, since I have been there. I was fortunate to meet and greet over 200 people over the course of the 2 day event. Since the event I have had over 20 people come to the office to receive recipes and inquire about our programs here at the Extension Office. If I am able to get even 3 people to come to a group I have been succ
Author: Kayla Lunsford
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to the CDC and data collected from the 2015 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, only 9% of adults consumed the recommended amount of vegetables, and only 12% consumed the recommended amount of fruit. Because of barriers such as high cost, lack of availability and access, and perceived lack of ability to prepare and cook, many are going without the essential nutrients they need. In order to promote healthy habits and increase knowledge of affordable, nutritious recipes, Lun
