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| 2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 316 |
Number individuals reporting that their family supplemented their diets with healthy foods that they produced or preserved |
| 2066.2) | 231 |
Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods |
| 2066.3) | 78 |
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) | 2 |
Number of farmers markets accepting EBT cards |
| 2066.5) | 1200 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers markets |
| 2066.6) | 16 |
Number of families who grew a garden this year |
| 2066.7) | 4 |
Number of first time growers or those who haven’t grown in five or more years |
| 2066.8) | 0 |
Number of restaurants/other institutions utilizing local foods as a result of Extension programming |
Author: Caroline Hughes
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Robertson County is a low income county of 2191 residents. Approximately 24% live below the poverty level and have trouble accessing nutritious food. Senior citizens make up over 14% of the county's population and many have limited transportation access. The Farmers Market in Mt. Olivet is within walking distance of many residents in town and has become a vital part of their food network.Robertson County Extension Service has become part of this connection. The Family and Consume
