Rowan County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020





2061 - Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud
2061.4) 750

Number of individuals who reported an increase in their fruit and/or vegetable consumption 

2061.6) 600

Number of individuals who reported consuming at least 4-6 servings of vegetables per day after participating in Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud activities

2061.8) 2000

Dollar value of vendor-reported increased sales associated with Plate It Up Kentucky Proud recipes tasted or cards distributed

2061.7) 10

Number of vendors reporting increased sales at markets where Plate It Up Kentucky Proud recipes are tasted or recipe cards distributed

2061.1) 600

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) 600

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) 500

Number of individuals who indicated that they purchased the fruits and vegetables featured on the Plate It Up! recipe card

2061.5) 600

Number of individuals who reported consuming at least 4-6 servings of fruits per day after participating in Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud activities



Success Stories

Grow Your Vitamins-Sweet Potato Project 2019

Author: Peggy Jones

Major Program: Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud

Rowan 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.  For the 3rd year, Extension collaborated with the Rowan County High School FFA members and Instructor, Maysville Community College Retired Agriculture Instruc

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