Rowan County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018
| 2061 - Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2061.1) | 750 |
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) | 250 |
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) | 250 |
Number of individuals who indicated that they purchased the fruits and vegetables featured on the Plate It Up! recipe card |
| 2061.4) | 125 |
Number of individuals who reported an increase in their fruit and/or vegetable consumption |
| 2061.5) | 125 |
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) | 125 |
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) | 0 |
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
Grow Your Own Vitamins-Sweet Potato Project 2017
Author: Peggy Jones
Major Program: Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud
Grow Your Own Vitamins-Sweet Potato Project 2017Rowan County has a population of 20,898 as of 2010 census, 3057 (15%) are seniors that are 55 or older. 18 % of the seniors live in poverty in Rowan County and have limited access to fresh produce. FCS Agent initiated a program called Grow Your Vitamins with goal of increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables. Extension partnered with the Rowan County High School FFA, Maysville Community College Agriculture Department
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