Lawrence County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022
| 1055 - Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1055.15) | 0 |
Number of pounds of food provided to local non-profit organizations |
| 1055.12) | 140 |
Number of people who improved or maintained physical, emotional, or mental health from participating in gardening |
| 1055.11) | 0 |
Number of people who developed employment skills from participating in gardening |
| 1055.1) | 140 |
Number of participants in Extension horticulture programs at senior centers, detention centers, or rehabilitation centers |
Success Stories
Horitculture Therapy at Local Nursing Home
Author: Laura Maggard
Major Program: Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy
The Lawrence County Health Department, JJ Jordans Geriatric Center, and the Lawrence County Extension Office applied for a $10,000 community garden grant specifically to be utilized at the local nursing home. The grant was award and all parties quickly got to work. All 3 parties met to discuss what exactly the goal was of the community gardens, staff at JJ Jordans said that during the pandemic residents became agitated and confused over not recieving visitors and the other regulations that were
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