Welcome to Kentucky Family Policy
This blog is dedicated to examining issues facing the Commonwealth of Kentucky and providing a nonpartisan, family perspective on public policy making. We hope to provide a forum for Kentuckians to review and discuss current legislative actions and the issues such actions are attempting to address. The opinions expressed herein belong solely to the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the University of Kentucky, its affiliates, or its representatives.
What the authors of this blog will contribute:
1) Summarize current state, national, and international research related to topics relevant to current legilative actions.
2) Describe Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service programs and activities currently addressing issues related to legilative actions in the various counties.
3) Provide expert commentaries via podcasts and videocasts on issues relevant to current legilative actions.
Please see "Priority Bills" section on the right for a short list of the most current legislative actions relevant to the family focus of this blog
The growing child obesity rate indicates that emphasizing healthy food choices is critical for the health of our youth. To address this need the Hardin County's Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Staff offered "SuperStar Chef Goes to Farmers Market Camp". This four-day camp, taught 21 children, ages 9 to 12, basic knife skills, food selection, hands-on cooking, and local food sources. The campers went to the local farmers market, where a scavenger hunt got them talking to farmers and vendors. When the kids were asked what they will use after camp, 42% said "knife skills," while 25% said "recipes." Vendors at the market said it was great to see kids eager to learn and try fruits and vegetables.
To see the entire Building Strong Families County profile for Hardin county, Please click the link.
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