Pike County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018





2061 - Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud
2061.1) 2200

Number of individuals more likely to buy a Kentucky fruit or vegetable as a result of tasting a Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud recipe sample

2061.2) 500

Number of individuals more likely to buy a Kentucky fruit or vegetable as a result of receiving a Plate It Up! recipe card

2061.3) 2200

Number of individuals who indicated that they purchased the fruits and vegetables featured on the Plate It Up! recipe card

2061.4) 70

Number of individuals who reported an increase in their fruit and/or vegetable consumption 

2061.5) 0

Number of individuals who reported consuming at least 4-6 servings of fruits per day after participating in Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud activities

2061.6) 0

Number of individuals who reported consuming at least 4-6 servings of vegetables per day after participating in Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud activities

2061.7) 10

Number of vendors reporting increased sales at markets where Plate It Up Kentucky Proud recipes are tasted or recipe cards distributed

2061.8) 0

Dollar value of vendor-reported increased sales associated with Plate It Up Kentucky Proud recipes tasted or cards distributed



Success Stories

Plate It Up at the Pikeville Farmers Market

Author: Leslie Workman

Major Program: Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud

            The Pike County Family & Consumer Sciences program has worked cooperatively with the Pikeville Farmer’s Market and our Agriculture & Natural Resources program to provide Plate It Up: Kentucky Proud recipe samples during the 2017 market season. Kentucky adults rank among the 10 highest for poor consumption of fruits and vegetables. Locally grown produce can provide an important access point for fresh fruits and vegetables for a healthy diet.

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