Washington County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.2) | 0 |
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) | 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) | 10 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Success Stories
Transforming 6th Grade Nutrition Habits at North Washington County Middle School
Author: Laura Milburn
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Nutrition education has taken a monumental leap forward, thanks to the innovative efforts of the Washington County Nutrition Education Program and the Family Resource Center at North Washington County Middle School. The program, designed to improve food choices and promote safe food handling, has achieved remarkable success, with participants reporting significant improvements in their daily practices.Before the program's introduction, many students at North Washington County Middle School s
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How to Get Out of a Mealtime Rut
Author: Cabrina Buckman
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Research shows that people who prepare and cook meals at home are more likely to eat the recommended fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and whole grains needed in a balanced diet. Often, cooks find themselves in a mealtime rut and feel overwhelmed with making decisions around meals and snacks for themselves and their family. Building skills and cooking knowledge as well as adding variety and creativity into meal preparation increases the likelihood that people choose to prepare homecooked meals.&nb
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Isaiah House Men’s Recovery Center Increases Food Safety Knowledge by 68%
Author: Laura Milburn
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
At Isaiah House Men’s Recovery Center, transformation isn’t just personal—it’s practical. In early 2025, the Center partnered with the Washington County Extension Service’s Nutrition Education Program to offer hands-on nutrition and food safety training to its residents. The goal: help men in recovery build healthier habits and gain skills that support their recovery and, in their lives, to come.The results exceeded expectations.By the end of the program, participan
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Healthy Choices, Stronger Recoveries at Isaiah House
Author: Laura Milburn
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
At Isaiah House Men's Recovery Center, recovery means more than breaking free from addiction—it means building a healthier, stronger life. That mission took a major step forward when the Center partnered with the Nutrition Education Program Assistant from the Washington County Extension Service to present Healthy Choices for Your Recovering Body (HCYRB).The impact was powerful—and measurable.After completing the program:88.9% of participants reported increased knowledge about how
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Healthy Habits Take Root at North Washington County Middle School
Author: Laura Milburn
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
At North Washington County Middle School, healthy habits are starting young—and sticking. Through a partnership with the Nutrition Education Program Assistant from the Washington County Extension Office, 6th grade students recently completed a week long nutrition class designed to build lifelong skills in healthy eating and food safety.The results show just how effective the program was:· 83% increase in reading Nutrition Facts labels· 71% increase in making healt
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