Ohio County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 1230 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.2) | 782 |
Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods |
| 2066.3) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 2066.4) | 562 |
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) | 1230 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Success Stories
Ohio County Residents Rise to the Challenge of Sourdough Bread Making
Author: Kelly Bland
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Ohio County residents recently had the opportunity to learn the time-honored craft of sourdough bread making through a hands-on workshop led by the Ohio County Family and Consumer Science (FCS) Extension Agent. This engaging class, attended by 46 participants, provided a unique learning experience that blended science, history, and culinary skills.The workshop guided participants through the entire sourdough-making process, from cultivating a starter to kneading, fermenting, and baking a beautif
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Cooking Up Confidence: Kitchen Skills Taught at Western Kentucky 4-H Camp
Author: Kelly Bland
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Many youth today lack basic cooking skills due to limited opportunities for hands-on learning at home or in school. As a result, they may rely heavily on processed foods, contributing to poor dietary habits and reduced confidence in the kitchen. At Western Kentucky 4-H Summer Camp, the need for food and nutrition education was evident, especially in a fun, supportive environment where youth could build life skills alongside their peers. To address this gap, the Ohio County Family and Consumer Sc
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Kids Day at the Farmer’s Market
Author: Gregory Comer
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Nutritious food is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle for children. With children in need of specific nutrients to support their growth and development, 1 in 3 (32.1%) children did not eat a daily fruit and nearly half (49.1%) did not eat a daily vegetable, according to a 2023 Center for Disease Control report. To address this issue, the Ohio County Extension Service collaborates with the Beaver Dam Community Famers Market and Ohio County Health Care to host “Kids Day
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