Annually, Family and Consumer Sciences Agents and staff see an increased interest from clients in health-behavior choices around the new year. This year, to reach both current and new clientele with timely and research-based information, FCS Extension rolled out a new program just in time for January 2021- Big Blue Goals. The program was designed to allow for participation through either an online platform (Goalify app) that could be operated on a smartphone, computer, or tablet, or through a traditional paper format. Participants received daily or weekly educational information about a variety of topics, organized under six challenges which included: preparing meals at home, increasing physical activity, consuming fruits and vegetables, making sound financial decisions, living well, and improving relationship skills. Participants selected which of the six challenges in which they participated and recorded efforts made in each area during the 10-week program.   

After the 10 week program, Green County participants were seen to have had an increase of activity as a result of Big Blue Goals. One participant shared that "I really liked all of the information that was given. As a result, I am trying to apply the things I learned to my life and family and I am trying to be healthy and move more." Another participant shared that they "put more vegetables and water into their diet". 100 percent of Green County participants reported that they took some time to care for themselves, took precautions around their home to prevent injury and was trying to drink the recommended amounts of water daily. All participants also agreed that they would be interested in participating in additional challenges that were offered.