Author: Kristi Shive
Planning Unit: Warren County CES
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Plan of Work: Improve Physical and Mental Health 2020
Outcome: Long-Term Outcome
The Warren County Extension Agents and Staff created a fun, mobile educational program to highlight all program areas offered by the Cooperative Extension Service entitled “Extension on the Go”. This collaborative effort focused on compiling a themed bag full of educational materials, family activities, recipes and more for Warren County residents to enjoy.
September’s Extension on the Go bag incorporated Fun Family Adventures as the theme and from information
gained in a follow up survey we learned that due to the
Extension on the Go Program:
91% respondents indicated the program lifted their spirit
82% feel more confident in their ability to select, prepare and store produce from the farmer’s market
82% feel more confident in creating self-care habits
October’s Extension on the Go bag featured pumpkins and everything fall. Information gained from the follow up survey stated:
100% found the pork cooking information helpful
100% plan on making a new dish using recipes provided
100% of participants plan to buy and eat lean protein
71% participated in the watercolor painting project
November and December’s Extension on the Go bag featured Spice Up Your Holiday items. From the follow up surveys we learned that:
100% enjoyed their local popcorn and are considering purchasing local popcorn
94% learned about winter farmers markets in the area and feel confident in selecting & storing winter produce
94% learned how to create a winter container garden and 56% plan to and/or created a winter container garden
94% felt confident in safely preparing their turkey due to extension publications
89% learned more about windowsill gardening
89% plan on using holiday makeover tips
89% would like more information on healthy eating
72% learned and hopes to utilize one of the indoor walking tracks in Warren County
All feedback from the program was positive and participants were appreciative of the fun, educational program.
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