Russell 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) | 0 |
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) | 306 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 2066.4) | 6 |
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
Sourdough Basics – A Natural Leavening Bread
Author: Megan Gullett
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
In a time when the demand for healthier, cost-effective food options is on the rise, a series of workshops on sourdough bread-making has sparked a growing interest across five counties. These workshops, which attracted a total of 95 participants, provided comprehensive training on the ancient art of sourdough baking, focusing on creating and maintaining a sourdough starter, the essentials of bread-baking, and critical food safety precautions.The workshops began by teaching participants how to cr
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Cooking After School
Author: Megan Gullett
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Teaching an after-school cooking class to eight middle school students in Russell County, Kentucky, proved to be a rewarding and impactful experience. Over four sessions, the students learned essential kitchen skills, focusing on MyPlate nutrition, kitchen and knife safety, measuring, and reading recipes. Each class provided hands-on opportunities to prepare food, reinforcing their understanding of healthy eating and proper cooking techniques. This initiative was particularly significant given t
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