Impacts
Menifee County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019
| 1054 - Farmer's Markets | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1054.1) | 21 |
Number of participants gaining access to Extension programming at local farmer’s markets |
Success Stories
Farmer's Market Opening Day
Author: Kayla Walton
Major Program: Farmer's Markets
Menifee County, as well as many other Eastern Kentucky counties has a high obesity and chronic disease risk rate, especially in low-income audiencces. Increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables has been shown to decrease risk of some chronic diseases and improve health outcomes. The Farmer's Market provides an opportunity for the community to purchase local produce and is in a desirable location for shoppers. This also helps financially support the local economy and farming community.&n
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