Montgomery 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) 0

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) 45

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

2066.2) 0

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) 80

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



Success Stories

Bread Making

Author: Sarah Congleton

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

Bread Making

In 2023, the Cooperative Extension Service noticed an increased curiosity community wide regarding Homesteading, specifically bread making. There are a lot of resources available online that pertain to bread making, however not many are researched based. In order to address this growing concern, the Family and Consumer Sciences Agent offered a bread making class for beginner bakers. The class addressed history of baking, necessary baking tools, flour proteins, gluten/leaveners, and baking t

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