Author: Nan Montgomery
Planning Unit: Allen County CES
Major Program: Family Development General
Plan of Work: Healthy & Safe Food Prep Methods; Farm-to-table; Farmer's Market; SNAP; Gardening; Food Dollars
Outcome: Initial Outcome
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 60% of children do not consume enough fruit in their diet, and 93% do not eat enough vegetables. To get more families involved in buying fresh local produce and educate youth about eating healthy, the Ohio County Extension Agents parented with Beaver Dam Community Famers Market, Ohio County Health Care and The City of Beaver Dam to host Kids Day at the farmers market. Kids Day at the Farmers was a huge success. Each child went on a fruit and vegetable scavenger hunt at the farmers market to learn about the benefits of eating healthy and agriculture. Over 300 families participated in the event. Forty percent of the families had never visited the Beaver Dam Community farmer's market. Over $5000 was spent on produce at the farmer's market. Seventy-Five percent of families wanted more information about Ohio County Cooperative Extension Service Programs.
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