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Impact Report
| For plan | KA 703. Nutrition Education and Behavior (Roosevelt County) |
| Date | October 8, 2008, 9:34 pm |
| For Objective | Short-term Show short-term objectives |
| Impact Report | America By Food, The Key Ingredient: The Smithsonian Exhibit was housed at Eastern New Mexico University Golden Library for six weeks during 2008. The exhibit which centered on food, as does American life, featured cultural and historical information and photographs. Home economist was a key member of the committee consisting of local sponsors lead by Chairman Dr. Merlene Olmsted of Eastern New Mexico University, Sharon King, Roosevelt Co. Chamber of Commerce, and various community members which met monthly from 2006 to 2008. Over 6,000 people attended the exhibit and the other activities from around the state as well as across state lines. Home economist visited with local service groups and Extension Clubs to organize over 80 docents to serve during the exhibit. In addition to the exhibit, the committee planned numerous activities that revolved around the America by Food theme. A community book read was held at the public library. Food related movies were held each week; a food related chorale was presented at Eastern New Mexico University, Kid’s Day and a host of other activities. Agent was also responsible for serving as a key person during the grand opening and had the privilege of cutting the ribbon and accepting the Mayor’s proclamation, leading a discussion on the movie “Super-Size Me”, presenting a cooking school on “Eat Smart Cooking” during the New Mexico Ag Expo and New Mexico Association of Family and Consumer Sciences meeting held during this time, participating in the “Local Flavors Day”, participating in and preparing the display for a food related quilt show held during the exhibit and participating in one of the Iron Chef competitions. As a result of these activities, over 6,000 participants of all ages were made aware of the importance of food in our society, the importance of agriculture as it applies to the food we eat, and the cultural importance of food. Participants learned the importance of eating together in family, community and social settings as a part of our culture. Good nutrition practices were stressed to participants. |