Extension
It Starts With Us
| 4061 - Health | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4061.1) | 35 |
Number of youth who were educated on health and well-being through 4-H programs (KOSA) |
| 4061.2) | 35 |
Number of youth who indicated they made healthy lifestyle choices as a result of what they learned through 4-H programming (PRACTICE) |
| 4061.6) | 35 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC) |
| 4061.4) | 35 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC) |
| 4061.3) | 1600 |
Number of youth who indicated they increased their daily number of servings of fruits and vegetables eaten as a result of 4-H programs (PRACTICE) |
Author: Mollie Tichenor
Major Program: Health
The 2022 Healthfair/Readifest was a collaborative program planned by the Spencer County Cooperative Extension Service and the Family Resource/Youth Service Center. There were several other groups who helped sponsor the event with monetary and time donations. Churches and other local businesses also donated school supplies. For the past 2 years, the program has been a walk through outdoor event. The goal of this program is to help improve the community’s
Author: Mollie Tichenor
Major Program: Health
The 2000 data from Kentucky Kids Count states children living in food insecure households showed the State of Kentucky’s rate for this is 16.1% compared to Spencer County’s rate of 8.4%. Spencer County has limited access to fresh food resources and public transportation. There is only one grocery store and several dollar stores in the area. Issues such as these are barriers to healthy lifestyle choices related to nutrition and physical activity. During the summer when schools ar
