Metcalfe County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





2065 - Food Preparation
2065.1) 129

Number of individuals reporting improved knowledge, opinions, skills, or aspirations regarding the safe storage, handling, and preparation of food

2065.2) 36

Number of individuals who demonstrated safe handling and preparation of food

2065.3) 79

Number of individuals who report intention to cook more

2065.4) 29

Number of individuals who report preparing more healthy home cooked meals



Success Stories

“Chop Chop” Cooking Class – Families Cooking Together

Author: Lynn Blankenship

Major Program: Food Preparation

According to Kentucky Health Facts: Only 19 - 23 % of residents in Metcalfe County consume the recommended number of servings of fruits and vegetables daily.  Metcalfe County Nutrition Education Program Assistant and Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent, partnered with the Metcalfe County Library Summer Reading Program, to offer a hands on cooking series for families. Six sessions, with two different groups of participants with children ranging in age from 2 to 10 years, are offered

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