Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1021 - Local Food Systems | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1021.1) | 304 |
Number of producers who can accurately identify agricultural food products that extend beyond the growing season |
| 1021.2) | 0 |
Number of producers reporting more confidence in marketing/selling food products |
| 1021.3) | 10 |
Number of producers who were successful in marketing/selling food products |
| 1021.4) | 304 |
Number of residents reporting an increase in accessing fresh, local foods |
| 1021.6) | 10 |
Number of producers who were encouraged by Extension programming to seek additional training on food safety ( FAP, FSMA, etc.) |
| 1021.7) | 10 |
Number of producers who were successfully trained by Extension on food safety (GAP or FSMA) |
| 1021.8) | 5 |
Number of producers who successfully obtained value-added processing certification (HBM, HBP, BPCS, etc.) through Extension programming |
| 1021.5) | 0 |
Number of residents indicating a willingness to support local food markets as a result of awareness raised through Extension programming |
Author: Whitney Carman
Major Program: Local Food Systems
In the most recent Community Health Needs Assessment, nutrition and obesity were two of the top health challenges facing Grayson County residents. The low rankings nationally and statewide in diabetes, adult obesity and limited access to healthy food, are all problems that needed attention. Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center (TLRMC) created a Population Health Committee to respond to these needs, and in doing so, created the idea of a community garden for families that do not have a means
