Extension
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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 18 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.2) | 600 |
Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.5) | 150 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.4) | 45 |
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) |
| 2066.3) | 3000 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
Author: Marsha Hagler
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The Nelson County Cooperative Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences in collaboration with the Nelson County Cooperative Extension Nutrition education assistant and the Bardstown Farmers Market Board identified a need to increase vendors knowledge of how to increase the consumption of fresh produce by low income and youth audiences. The group worked closely to create connections with the farmer's market vendors to provide education about how to accept senior and WIC vouchers for th
