Spolight Series: Bullitt 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 Bullitt County where the County Extension Service taught an 8 week “Weight the Reality” series in collaboration with the Bullitt County Health Department. Twenty participants attended the program with five completing it. The total weight loss for the program was 70 pounds - an average of 3.4 pounds per person.

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

Spolight Series: Breathitt 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 Breathitt County where forty-seven Extension Homemaker Leaders in eight counties attended a leader training on kitchen fire safety, where they learned ways to both prevent and control kitchen fires, and to know when to evacuate. Each session ended by allowing the homemakers to actually discharge a fire extinguisher on loan from the local Fire Department. These leaders returned to their clubs and shared the lesson with an estimated 235 additional Extension Homemakers, as well as numerous family members and friends.

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

Spolight Series: Bracken 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 Bracken County is where the Extension Service promoted the "Get Moving Kentucky" physical activity program. During the 8-week program, participants were educated on the importance of physical activity and its ability to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and osteoporosis. Those enrolled also participated in a 15-minute exercise session. Participants reported that they had earned a total of 1,055 physical activity miles. Members have continued their physical activity program by forming a walking group that meets 3-4 times each week.

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

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 .

Spotlight Series: Taylor County

Our continuing "Spotlight Series": Taylor

Cooperative Extension Service provides a range of educational programming and activities to support the well-being of Kentuckians. One good example is in Taylor county where FCS Extension co-hosted an arthritis seminar with Taylor Regional Hospital. A local specialist presented a program and fielded questions from the 82 attendees. Extension Homemakers served foods rich in arthritis fighting nutrients as refreshments. Educational booths included blood pressure monitoring and massage techniques. Nineteen people registered for Mindful Movement, a Get Moving Kentucky program taught three times a week for six weeks. Eight people attended at least 10 sessions and 15 came at least five times. Participants learned to warm up, stretch properly, gradually increase repetitions, walk correctly, lift properly and safely use steps, which improved balance and flexibility.

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

Spotlight Series: Bourbon County

Our continuing "Spotlight Series": Bourbon

Cooperative Extension Service provides a range of educational programming and activities to support the well-being of Kentuckians. One good example is Bourbon County where Bourbon County Extension Homemakers (BCEH) are an active part of the community and participated in many local activities, including holiday cooking schools, county-wide safety days, the Bourbon County Fair, and nutrition month activities for preschoolers. A major program designed to help fight children’s hunger in Bourbon County, with all clubs donating foods, is the “School Backpack” program. Each Friday, children identified by the school system as food insecure are sent home with a backpack of food to eat during the weekend.

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

Spotlight Series: Boone County

Our continuing "Spotlight Series": Boone

Cooperative Extension Service provides a range of educational programing and activities to support the well-being of Kentuckians. One good example is Boone County where the Boone County Coopererative Extension Service conducted a program called "Healthy Homes: Clean it Right for Healthy Living" in order to decrease indoor pollution and potential health problems. The program provided information on health issues surrounding an unclean home and choosing and using effective cleaning products. Seventeen adults participated in the program. Classes on home cleaning topics will continue to be offered.

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