Extension
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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.2) | 100 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.1) | 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) |
| 2066.9) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.8) | 3 |
Number of first time growers or those who haven’t grown in five or more years |
| 2066.7) | 25 |
Number of families who grew a garden this year |
| 2066.5) | 2000 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers markets |
| 2066.3) | 260 |
Number of individuals reporting that they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmer’s markets, CSA’s WIC, Food Pantry) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.4) | 325 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Author: Luke Fries
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
In March of 2019, Nelson County FCS Extension, with the support of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and the state Nutrition Education Program Office, was able to hire a SNAPEd Assistant to serve one of the greatest needs of the county; nutrition and access to healthy and local foods. Under the supervision of the FCS Agent, the SNAPEd Assistant in Nelson County has hit the ground running, enrolling new members in the program and marketing the NEP Curriculum throughout.  
Author: Luke Fries
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
The COVID-19 pandemic revolutionized the way Nelson County Extension is able to reach the community with research-based information. In April of 2020, Extension Agents in the county collaborated to provide daily outreach to the public, providing updates on program availability via ZOOM and other social media outlets. By May, Agents had discovered a new way to encompass all program areas with a weekly program that was coined "Grow, Eat, Live". Agents have covered how t
Author: Terri Spriggs
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
I finally was able to have my first class with a new group from a low income housing community after two reschedules due to high Flu season. I was excited to finally get to my home town area! Three people showed up, which I was kind of disappointed at but given the rampant flu season, I was excited to at least get started. One gentleman, Charles, was very excited to be there along with a senior lady, Margaret, was super nice and they were very talkative and engaging. Another younger w
Author: Terri Spriggs
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Covid 19 hit in and all in person groups came to a halt. Looking for ways to reach my participants via online or Facebook became a challenge as many didn't have access or smart devices and the age barrier was also a factor. Many other counties had NEP facebook pages so I set about setting up a Facebook Nutrition Education Program page for Nelson County. Within the first 4 weeks alone, I had 513 followers like my page and I had a whopping reach of anywhere from 70 people a day
