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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018


Success StoryLive Well



Live Well

Author: Kathy Byrnes

Planning Unit: Clark County CES

Major Program: Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud

Plan of Work: Improving Dietary Habits

Outcome: Initial Outcome

The city of Ft. Mitchell-located in Kenton County, Kentucky has a “Live Well” Coalition group, with a mission that includes providing a variety of programs to its citizens to promote overall wellness.  This summer, the city started their own community garden adjoining their city building.The Kenton County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent was asked to come and provide a program for the citizens on how to prepare various food items from the garden. Program attendees consisted of 13 young and middle aged mothers.  The “Plate it Up” Kentucky Proud program was the focus of the program. The agent demonstrated 4 recipes and discussed the nutritional value, use and care of the featured summer foods. 

Post program surveys found that 92% of participants felt the recipe cards and taste test contributed to their plan to try at least one of the recipes at home. In addition, nearly all participants reported planning to increase their consumption of fruits and vegetables. Participants reported learning new information regarding organic foods, correct cleaning of produce, and using a food thermometer correctly. 

As a result of this program, one of the coalition members who also serves on the wellness committee for a local accounting business contacted the FCS Agent.  After meeting, a survey was developed for the employees to determine a healthy eating lesson format.  They decided to do a “hands on” workshop featuring healthy Mediterranean dishes. After the lesson, 89% of participants planned to implement at least one of the Mediterranean diet suggestions to improve their health. These programs introduced Cooperative Extension to many new clientele.  






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