Martin County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018





3004 - Economic Development
3004.1) 7

Number of businesses reached through Extension programming

3004.2) 2

Number of businesses implementing economic development plans

3004.3) 3

Number of economic development-related projects/plans created with Extension’s assistance



Success Stories

CDC-Improve Physical Activity

Author: Sarah Congleton

Major Program: Economic Development

CDC-Improve Physical Activity

According to KY Health Facts, 45% of the adult population lack physical activity and 49% of adults are obese compared to Kentucky as a whole at 30%. Martin County has several public parks, but none of which provide restroom access. Without having restroom access, it is recognized that adults and children are not likely to spend as much time at a park as if there were access to a restroom.Martin County Extension Family and Consumer Sciences program collaborated with the Center for Disease Control

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