Success Story"His Garden" Breaks Ground



"His Garden" Breaks Ground

Author: Martika McCoy

Planning Unit: Martin County CES

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

Plan of Work: Accessing Nutritious Foods

Outcome: Long-Term Outcome

Turkey Church of the Nazarene turned the soil for their community garden, “His Garden,” in April 2022. Around 40 church members began tending to the 4,500-square-foot garden in the spring.

The CDC’s High Obesity Program (HOP) grant funds initiatives in Martin County in collaboration with the University of Kentucky’s Extension Program. His Garden is a partnership with the church, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, Martin County Cooperative Extension, and Grow Appalachia.

PURPOSE: This community garden offers a source of nutritious food, an opportunity for physical activity, a chance to address the nutritional needs of the community, improve local access to fresh fruits and vegetables, and a chance to serve families with limited resources in Martin County. The church is scheduled to launch a distribution in June 2022. 






Stories by Martika McCoy


POP Club Comes to Martin County Farmers Market

about 2 years ago by Martika McCoy

In 2019, Martin County, Kentucky had a census of 11,287 with 31.9% of that population living in pove... Read More


Stories by Martin County CES


4-H Teen Conference

about 2 years ago by Joe Maynard

The 98th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was held at the University of Kentucky June 14-17, 2022... Read More


Kentucky Volunteer Forum

about 2 years ago by Joe Maynard

Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks... Read More