Extension
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| 2046 - Promoting Healthy Homes and Communities (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2046.4) | 45 |
Number of individuals who assessed the cost savings and/or benefits associated with newly adopted practices |
| 2046.5) | 15 |
Number of individuals self-reporting reduced costs associated with newly adopted practices |
| 2046.6) | 75 |
Number of people engaged in community strategies to improve the built and natural environment to increase active and healthy lifestyles |
| 2046.3) | 197 |
Number of individuals who implemented one or more practices to improve: disaster preparedness, pest management, going green, etc. |
| 2046.2) | 225 |
Number of individuals who identified one or more practices to improve disaster preparedness, pest management, going green, etc. |
| 2046.1) | 255 |
Number of individuals reporting improved knowledge, opinions, skills, and/or aspirations in understanding: disaster preparedness, pest management, going green, energy conservation, solid waste management, water conservation, home safety or built environment |
Author: Jordan Crain
Major Program: Promoting Healthy Homes and Communities (general)
Green County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences offered a newsletter-based walking program designed for individuals who have not previously been physically active or who have not been physically active in a long time. There were 11 participants. 100 percent of participants increased the amount of walking that they did on a weekly basis. 100 percent of participants examined ways to set goals for walking. A follow-up evaluation revealed that 100 percent of participants are still enga
Author: Jordan Crain
Major Program: Promoting Healthy Homes and Communities (general)
In response to COVID-19, Extension To Go bags were started to assure that community members could still be active and engaged in Extension Programming from the comfort of their home. The Extension To Go bags have been offered to any Green County resident wishing to participate. Topics of Extension To Go bags included: Life Story, Managing Stress, Physical Activity, Recipe Kits, Meal Planning, Green Cleaning, Grill Safety, Nature Walks and Sun Safety to name a few. Extension To Go bags were well
