Extension
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| 2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2066.3) | 0 |
Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets |
| 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) |
| 2066.5) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label |
| 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 |
| 2066.1) | 9 |
Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily |
Author: Jessica Webb
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The Estill County Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Assistant for the University of Kentucky Nutrition Education Program Partnered with the Estill County Library and Interfaith Wellness in October 2022 to bring a program to Estill County centered around nutritional and mental health. The program was once a month and had 14 participants, the program focused on nutritional needs with Healthy Choices for Everybody Curriculum and recipe samplings from the curriculum and the Plan Eat Move web
Author: Jessica Webb
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The Estill County Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Assistant Partnered with the new Oak Tree Sober Living House located in Irvine KY in July 2023, utilizing the new Healthy Choices for Everybody curriculum and recipe samplings from the curriculum. There were five participants, and the focus of the program was to drink less regular soda and learn basic cooking skills. The participants were eager to learn and participate in the lessons and always asked many questions. An interest in budge
Author: Jessica Webb
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Estill County Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Assistant partnered with the Estill County 4H Assistant and a 4H volunteer for the Estill County 4H junior cooking club. The Recipe for Life youth curriculum was used, and the focus of the club was hands on cooking. There were 16 participants in the club, and it took place one time a month. The youth really enjoyed the hands-on cooking, and they were broken up into groups to prepare recipes that they sampled at the end of each lesson. The l
Author: Jessica Webb
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
The Estill County Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Assistant partnered with the Estill County High School Family and Consumer Sciences teacher to bring the Teen Cuisine Curriculum to the youth in the classroom. There were 40 youth over 2 semesters that learned hands on cooking skills, budgeting, food safety, knife skills, and meal planning. The youth were broken into 4 groups and each group prepared a recipe after a lesson. The youth enjoyed the hands-on aspect of the program, and each
Author: Judy Vaughn
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Growing and Cooking with MicrogreensEmma Lee, Extension ANR Agent and Judy Vaughn, Extension FCS Agent presented Growing and Cooking with Microgreens. Microgreens have become very popular due to their nutritional value and the ease of growing. Microgreens are a great way to get a lot of vitamins and nutrients in a small serving size especially for someone who does not like a lot of vegetables. A few ways to add microgreens to your diet are in soups, salads, and sandwiches. &nb
