Extension
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| 1055 - Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1055.1) | 32 |
Number of participants in Extension horticulture programs at senior centers, detention centers, or rehabilitation centers |
| 1055.11) | 0 |
Number of people who developed employment skills from participating in gardening |
| 1055.12) | 150 |
Number of people who improved or maintained physical, emotional, or mental health from participating in gardening |
| 1055.15) | 250 |
Number of pounds of food provided to local non-profit organizations |
Author: Jamie Dockery
Major Program: Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy
AVOL Kentucky is an essential component of the Fayette County community with the goals of helping medically vulnerable people navigate to permanent and stable housing, access medical care (health screenings and preventative medications for HIV) and receive social support. Their mission is to collaborate with community partners to end HIV in Kentucky. Fayette County Extension strives to provide programming and resources, reduce barriers to healthy living, and introdu
Author: Jamie Dockery
Major Program: Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy
There is a well documented link between gardening and physical and mental health. As our population ages we are increasingly aware of health issues and many seniors struggle to eat healthy meals on limited incomes. These issues are often exacerbated for those in low income or marginalized populations. In an effort to address some of these concerns The Fayette Extension horticulture agent and Senior NEP assistant developed a hybrid curriculum and program utilizing the healthy choices lessons
