Morgan County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021
| 1031 - Horticulture, Consumer and Home | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1031.1) | 250 |
Number of people who gained knowledge in consumer and home horticulture including: native plants, disease and pests, composting, site analysis, and proper maintenance |
| 1031.12) | 200 |
Number of people who used Extension information to make decisions on site selection, varieties, and /or maintenance |
Success Stories
Double Dollars Grant Increases Access To Locally Grown Food for Morgan County WIC and Senior Voucher Recipients
Author: Sarah Fannin
Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home
A high percentage of Morgan County’s population is eligible for supplemental food assistance including the Senior and WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program administered by the local health department. The current pandemic has only caused additional food insecurity for many of these families. The ANR agent received a $2,667 KY Double Dollars grant from Community Farm Alliance which allowed WIC and Senior FMNP participants to double their vouchers up to $12 per day when purchasing
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