Pulaski County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 3016 - Community Engagement | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3016.1) | 15 |
Number of participants reporting new leadership roles and leadership opportunities |
| 3016.2) | 15 |
Number of those who now serve as a mentor to others |
| 3016.3) | 0 |
Number of individuals who are comfortable identifying community problems |
| 3016.4) | 0 |
Number of those who are comfortable addressing community issues through local leadership |
| 3016.5) | 0 |
Number of those who take time to recruit and engage people to undertake community projects |
| 3016.15) | 0 |
Number of new groups/networks/coalitions formed through agreement or formal arrangement |
Success Stories
Native & Heirloom Plant Fest
Author: Bethany Wilson
Major Program: Community Engagement
Gardening has many proven health and well-being benefits to humans including reducing stress, increasing physical activity and strength, and providing a sense of well-being. Only 6.3% of adults meet the daily vegetable intake recommendations and only 8% meet the daily fruit recommendations (CDC). Children and adults alike are more likely to eat the vegetables that they grow or help harvest themselves. According to the 2024 State of the Industry Report from Garden Center Magazine, the averag
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