Whitley County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021





2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General
2027.2) 23

Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels

2027.3) 8

Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose)

2027.4) 267

Number of participants who attended age related health and wellness programs not identified as a “major program.”Major age-related programs include: Keys to Embracing Again, 10 Warning Signs, and AARP Prepare to Care

2027.5) 0

Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program

2027.1) 120

Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices



Success Stories

Extension Victory Garden Kits

Author: Matti Coffey

Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General

“The Kentucky Victory Garden campaign is a collaborative effort between the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University to encourage Kentuckians to get in touch with their agricultural roots during the coronavirus pandemic. The goal is to teach and encourage Kentucky families to grow their own food. Gardening has proved to have several benefits including improving mental health, increasing moderate intensity exercise, and promoting family connec

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Whitley County Earth Day Event

Author: Matti Coffey

Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General

According to The Center for Biological Diversity, Americans use an average of 365 single use plastic bags per person in a single year. For Earth Day 2021, the Whitley County Cooperative Extension Service banded together in a collaborative effort to provide educational and functional materials to their community. Agents and Staff from all programs contributed items and publications they hoped would be useful to participants, but also stress the importance of being Earth-friendly. For example, the

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