Extension
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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 400 |
Number individuals reporting that their family supplemented their diets with healthy foods that they produced or preserved |
| 2066.2) | 1200 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.3) | 340 |
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) | 0 |
Number of farmers markets accepting EBT cards |
| 2066.5) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers markets |
| 2066.6) | 500 |
Number of families who grew a garden this year |
| 2066.7) | 320 |
Number of first time growers or those who haven’t grown in five or more years |
| 2066.8) | 5 |
Number of restaurants/other institutions utilizing local foods as a result of Extension programming |
Author: Sherry Ragsdale
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
In the fall of 2016, East Oldham Middle School students learned how to be more self-reliant in the kitchen through a six week series of after-school cooking and nutrition classes. The EFNEP assistant, 4-H agent, and 4-H assistant partnered to teach sixteen students how to cook and eat healthier. Lessons included reading and following a recipe, using proper cooking and measuring techniques, planning a nutritious meal, and proper food and kitchen safety. Several participants surprised
Author: Sherry Ragsdale
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
The National Institute on Drug Abuse asserts that successful addiction treatment helps an addict become drug-free, stay drug free, and be a productive member of the family. In an effort to address the latter, the Oldham County Extension EFNEP assistant partnered with Roderer Correctional Complex to bring nutrition education to their substance abuse program. Lessons from the Healthy Choices curriculum focused on helping prepare inmates for a healthier lifestyle upon returning to their
Author: Christine Duncan
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Oldham County is rated as one of the wealthiest counties in Kentucky. Unfortunately, not everyone in Oldham County is wealthy. Each month, more than 70 residents of LaGrange, county seat of Oldham County, receive food from the Dare to Care mobile food bank. These recipients struggle to make ends meet with limited or fixed incomes. Before the food is distributed the Family and Consumer Science Agent presents a Cooking and Nutrition class. Budgeting for food purchas
