Success StoryExtension To Go



Extension To Go

Author: Jordan Crain

Planning Unit: Barren County CES

Major Program: Promoting Healthy Homes and Communities (general)

Plan of Work: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices

Outcome: Initial Outcome

In response to COVID-19, Extension To Go bags were started to assure that community members could still be active and engaged in Extension Programming from the comfort of their home. The Extension To Go bags have been offered to any Green County resident wishing to participate. Topics of Extension To Go bags included: Life Story, Managing Stress, Physical Activity, Recipe Kits, Meal Planning, Green Cleaning, Grill Safety, Nature Walks and Sun Safety to name a few. Extension To Go bags were well accepted and appreciated by those who participated. One participant shared that “Extension To Go bags were helpful in keeping her spirits up during a trying time”. Overall, more than 350 bags were distributed over a course of 17 weeks. Of those participating, 100% shared that they learned from Extension To Go bags and that they wold continue to participate any time they were offered. 






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