Rockcastle County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





2066 - Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
2066.3) 79

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) 3

Number of farmers markets accepting EBT cards

2066.5) 0

Dollars in EBT, WIC or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers markets

2066.6) 18

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

2066.2) 39

Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods

2066.1) 14

Number individuals reporting that their family supplemented their diets with healthy foods that they produced or preserved



Success Stories

Benefits from the Fruit Group

Author: Rachel Wright

Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)

People who eat more fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet are likely to have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Fruit provides nutrients vital for health and maintenance of your body. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 46.2% of adults in Kentucky reported consuming fruit less than one time daily. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Assistant in Rockcastle County, Kentucky provided a seven week program at the Adult Education Ce

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Washing Fruits and Vegetables

Author: Rachel Wright

Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)

Each year 1 in 6 American’s get sick from eating contaminated food. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 15% of foods related to illness stem from not washing fruits and vegetables. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Assistant in Rockcastle County, Kentucky provided a 6 day program at the Rockcastle County Middle School using the Teen Cuisine curriculum with 8th grade students. 27 students participated in the program. Each lesson had a focus on f

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Confidence in Cooking

Author: Rachel Wright

Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)

According to the Center for Nutrition Studies, teaching kids to cook helps them do basic math (measuring), teaches patience, teaches the value of money, and most importantly it creates opportunities to talk about healthy choices in their diets.The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Assistant in Rockcastle County, Kentucky provided a 6 day program at the Rockcastle County Middle School using the Teen Cuisine curriculum with 8th grade students. 25 students participated in the program.

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Exercise Implementation

Author: Rachel Wright

Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the loss of strength and stamina attributed to aging is in part caused by reduced physical activity. Inactivity decreases with age and by the age of 75, 1 in 3 men and 1 in 2 women are no longer active. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Assistant in Rockcastle County, Kentucky provided a series of 7 lessons, each including physical activities tips at the Wayne Stewart Adult Daycare. At the conclusion of each l

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