Russell County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023





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) 29

Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods

2066.5) 29

Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label

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)

2066.3) 0

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



Success Stories

The Party Favorite: Making Charcuterie Boards and Summer Sausage

Author: Megan Gullett

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

Charcuterie boards became popular in 2020 with popularity increasing in 2021 and continuing into 2022 and 2023. The popular charcuterie board commonly contains an appealing spread of cheeses, meats, fruits, vegetables, and dips. The word “charcuterie” is derived from a French word referring to a delicatessen specializing in dressed meats and meat dishes or the products sold in such a shop. The charcuterie boards that are currently popular have deviated from both the historical meanin

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The Party Favorite: Making Charcuterie Boards and Summer Sausage

Author: Jonathan Oakes

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

Charcuterie boards became popular in 2020 with popularity increasing in 2021 and continuing into 2022 and 2023. The popular charcuterie board commonly contains an appealing spread of cheeses, meats, fruits, vegetables, and dips. The word “charcuterie” is derived from a French word referring to a delicatessen specializing in dressed meats and meat dishes or the products sold in such a shop. The charcuterie boards that are currently popular have deviated from both the historical meanin

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