Spotlight Series: Hardin County

Our continuing "Spotlight Series": Hardin

Cooperative Extension Service provides a range of educational programming and activities to support the well-being of Kentuckians. One good example is in Hardin County where the FCS agent provided the "Get Fit Hardin County" program for six weeks that addresses the lack of physical activity and high rates of obesity. Participants exercised and learned techniques to become healthier. Two-hundred and sixty-five people registered for the program with 205 completing the six week course. At the end of the program, 3,818.25 hours of physical activity were reported. As a result of the program, 98% of the participants feel that physical activity is very important for themselves and others; 92% have increased their physical activity after completing the program; and 87% plan to continue their new habits. Participants stated that they are more active with their family members and friends after the program. Eighty-two percent have lost weight during the course.

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