Grayson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020
| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.2) | 65 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 40 |
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) |
| 2066.9) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.8) | 0 |
Number of first time growers or those who haven’t grown in five or more years |
| 2066.7) | 20 |
Number of families who grew a garden this year |
| 2066.5) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers markets |
| 2066.3) | 25 |
Number of individuals reporting that they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmer’s markets, CSA’s WIC, Food Pantry) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.4) | 20 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Success Stories
Community Garden: A Growing Success
Author: Natalie Taul
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Nutrition and obesity are 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 need attention in the community. The Population Health Committee out of the local hospital reached out to collaborate with the Master Gardener Association and Extension Service to address the above needs through a community garden project. With much planning, preparation, and gen
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