Extension
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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 2066.4) | 0 |
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) | 64 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.2) | 50 |
Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 66 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
Author: Nan Montgomery
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
During the COVID 19 pandemic, many individuals in Warren County faced food insecurity. Feeding America Kentucky’s Hartland stated that Kentucky County had a 40% increase in food insecurity. In an effort to help fight hunger, the Warren County SNAP Education Assistant collaborated with the Warren County Public Library to offer seeds for their seed catalog. This campaign was inspired to help people grow their own food and cut down on cost at the grocery store. The Warren County Snap Educatio
Author: Nan Montgomery
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s only 1 and 10 adults, consume the daily recommend amount of fruit and vegetables. In Kentucky, only 8 percent of adults eat enough fruits and 6 percent of adults eat enough vegetables. In an effort to improve the quality of life for residents in Warren County the SNAP Education Assistant held many virtual workshops on the following topics Meal Planning, How to Read Food Labels, Understanding MyPlate, Food Safety and
Author: Kristi Shive
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The Warren County Extension Service has worked with the Farm and Home Show for 20+ years as a platform for other Extension Agents and Specialists to share research based information from the University of Kentucky. The educational, 5 minute show shares seasonal topics related to the farm and the home and is broadcast on the WBKO TV Station to residents across the South Central Kentucky viewing area.When the coronavirus struck, the TV station informed the office that they could no longer allow gu
Author: Kristi Shive
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The Warren County Extension Agents and Staff created a fun, mobile educational program to highlight all program areas offered by the Cooperative Extension Service entitled “Extension on the Go”. This collaborative effort focused on compiling a themed bag full of educational materials, family activities, recipes and more for Warren County res
