LaRue County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 512 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.2) | 320 |
Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.3) | 10000 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 2066.4) | 25 |
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) |
| 2066.5) | 56 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Success Stories
Teaming Up for Nutrition Education in LaRue County
Author: Marla Stillwell
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
When the current Nutrition Education Program (NEP) Assistant joined the staff in LaRue County in 2023, an excellent partnership was developed between NEP and Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) Extension. The NEP Assistant and FCS Agent teamed up and immediately started planning and implementing nutrition education programs for the citizens of LaRue County, both youth and adult audiences. Since then, there have been countless programs developed in order to serve the mission of the K
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Increasing Accessibility to Locally Grown Produce with LaRue County Farmers Market
Author: Marla Stillwell
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The LaRue County Farmers’ Market has grown exponentially since 2022. The number of market vendors increased by 100% with 16 registered vendors selling in 2024. According to the latest Cooperative Extension Community Needs Assessment, the overall food insecurity rate in LaRue County is 12.9% and even higher among children. In addition, when asked to what extent practical education/assistance in ensuring individuals and families have access to affordable nutritious food needed in
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