Spotlight Series: Boyd County

Our continuing "Spotlight Series":

Cooperative Extension Service provides a range of educational programming and activities to support the well-being of Kentuckians. One good example is in Boyd County where decreasing use of sodium in the diet is one recommendation to minimize risk of high blood pressure. "Spice up Your Health," taught by the FCS agent, educated participants in how to grow, harvest, and store herbs throughout the year. Participants learned how to use herbs and spices in everyday food preparation, and how to use herbs and spices as an alternative to sodium in the diet. Ninety-two percent of the participants learned the difference between herbs and spices. One hundred percent learned how to use herbs/spices in everyday food preparation.

For more information about the needs of families in Boyd County and how UK Cooperative Extension is providing services, please click here to see the full Boyd County Famiy and Consumer Sciences Extension Profile .