Hardin County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020





2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
2066.2) 497

Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods

2066.1) 154

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) 342

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) 27

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) 1091

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) 911

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



Success Stories

Kentucky State University’s Cooperative Extension Teams up with Non-Profit Organization to Provide Family Resource Kits in Hardin County

Author: Chandra DeRamus

Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)

Kentucky State University’s Cooperative Extension Teams up with Non-Profit Organization to Provide Family Resource Kits in Hardin County

Chandra DeRamusSuccess Story June 30, 2020“Kentucky State University’s Cooperative Extension Teams up with Non-Profit Organization to Provide Family Resource Kits in Hardin County”Our nation is currently facing the challenge of a virus outbreak named Corona virus, COVID-19.  The virus has forced several retail stores, manufacturers, libraries, and schools to close due to the amount of people being impacted from the disease.  In Kentucky the impact from the COVID-19 ou

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