Robertson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.1) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
| 2066.2) | 75 |
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) | 0 |
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) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
Success Stories
Addressing Food Scarcity in Robertson County with the Venison Donation Program
Author: Britney Poe
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Food scarcity remains a significant challenge for Robertson County, Kentucky, which has been designated as a food desert. A food desert is an area where residents have limited access to affordable, nutritious food, typically due to the lack of grocery stores, farmers' markets, and other healthy food providers. In Robertson County, many residents, particularly in rural areas, are forced to rely on convenience stores or fast-food outlets, which often provide highly processed foods that lack es
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Air Fryer 101 Class Serves Up Healthier Cooking Options
Author: Britney Poe
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Air Fryer BasicsCommunity member asked for class. Advertised class on Facebook and Newsletter3 Senior Community Members all with air fryers they had never used. Participants recently gathered at the Robertson County Extension Office for an engaging and informative “Air Fryer 101” class, aimed at introducing healthier cooking techniques through the use of air fryers. The session focused on demonstrating how this increasingly popular kitchen appliance can offer a nutritious altern
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