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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 37 |
Number of individuals reporting that they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmer’s markets, CSA’s WIC, Food Pantry) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.4) | 2 |
Number of farmers markets accepting EBT cards |
| 2066.5) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers markets |
| 2066.6) | 17 |
Number of families who grew a garden this year |
| 2066.7) | 12 |
Number of first time growers or those who haven’t grown in five or more years |
| 2066.8) | 1 |
Number of restaurants/other institutions utilizing local foods as a result of Extension programming |
| 2066.2) | 1966 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 365 |
Number individuals reporting that their family supplemented their diets with healthy foods that they produced or preserved |
Author: Allison Lewis
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Benefits of learning to cook as a teenager is a skill one can use throughout their lifetime. In the past couple year’s society has gotten away from teaching younger generations this skill set; due to prepackaged foods, fast food, and overly busy lifestyles. This is why the 4H Agent, Agriculture Agent, FCS Agent, and program assistant partnered with the Spencer County High School FCS Teacher to provide cooking and nutrition class
