In Morgan County, 66%of children with families lives below the 200% federal poverty level (2017)Kentucky kids count. Board of Education and Morgan County Cooperative Extension Services teamed up to address nutrition, hand washing, and physical activity for students 

 Nutrition Education Program Assistance part of Extension Services   taught the Professor Popcorn curriculum which emphasizes My plate. Classes were taught to all 3rd graders from Morgan Schools(213). As a result of these lessons 99% Improved in eating more vegetables. 95% were more physical activity. 100% improved hand washing before food prep and before eating.