Spencer County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General
2066.3) 0

Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets

2066.4) 10

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) 110

Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label

2066.2) 10

Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods

2066.1) 110

Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily



Success Stories

Let’s Cook Through the Calendar!

Author: Elizabeth Maxedon

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

The new year began, and the Louisville Area FCS Agents were looking through the new Food and Nutrition calendars when discussion started about watching cooking shows and being more likely to try a recipe after watching someone prepare it. Also, one of the local news stations WAVE 3 had reached out about a cooking segment; therefore, the program Cooking Through the Calendar was organized!The participants/target audienceThe program consisted of each Louisville Area Extension Agent choosing a month

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