Morgan County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018





2061 - Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud
2061.1) 1268

Number of individuals more likely to buy a Kentucky fruit or vegetable as a result of tasting a Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud recipe sample

2061.2) 1268

Number of individuals more likely to buy a Kentucky fruit or vegetable as a result of receiving a Plate It Up! recipe card

2061.3) 781

Number of individuals who indicated that they purchased the fruits and vegetables featured on the Plate It Up! recipe card

2061.4) 681

Number of individuals who reported an increase in their fruit and/or vegetable consumption 

2061.5) 481

Number of individuals who reported consuming at least 4-6 servings of fruits per day after participating in Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud activities

2061.6) 563

Number of individuals who reported consuming at least 4-6 servings of vegetables per day after participating in Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud activities

2061.7) 12

Number of vendors reporting increased sales at markets where Plate It Up Kentucky Proud recipes are tasted or recipe cards distributed

2061.8) 3200

Dollar value of vendor-reported increased sales associated with Plate It Up Kentucky Proud recipes tasted or cards distributed



Success Stories

Growing a Healthier Morgan County

Author: Nellie Buchanan

Major Program: Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud

Morgan County Extension volunteer leaders and extension agents recognized the need for a partnership to address access to locally grown fruits and vegetables to improve the health and wellness of Morgan Countians and supplement income for local farmers/gardeners.   Local partnerships of the Morgan County Diabetes Coalition, Morgan County Farmers Market and team work of ANR agent and FCS agent have successfully established strong collaborations.  Grant writing to fund the Diabetes Coali

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