Harlan County has historically ranked high in the number of chronic illnesses rates, statewide.  To help educate citizens in heathy eating habits, the Family and Consumer Science and Agriculture and Natural Resources agents are working with the University of Kentucky Superfund Community Engagement Core (UK-CEC).  The Harlan County Extension Council helped in bringing seven families to participate in the four year BerryCare program.   Families initially learned how to plant and grow phytonutrient-rich blackberries.  These families will also learn how to prepare the blackberries in new and healthy ways and work with program coordinators to improve their health during the next four years.