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Story Behind the Curve

LCHD attends the Sanford Farmers Market as staff schedules permit.  This event is held seasonally and as weather permits on the last Saturday of the month.  This event allows the LCHD to have their presence in the community to promote healthy eating as well as any and all programs and services available to the community.

Partners

Cooperative Extension is part of the NC State University Extension which offers programs for the community of all ages that educates on agriculture and food.

What We Do

It is important to meet residents in the spaces they purchase, consume, and learn about new foods. Outreach at the Sanford Farmers Market allows for such reach, while supporting local agriculture, businesses, and entrepeneurs. The presence of the Lee County Health Department will provide exposure in a new environment, and raise awareness of services provided by the Health Department. Outreach efforts at the Sanford Farmers Market will be diverse, lingusitically appropriate, and culturally sensitive. Activities and information will be presented in an engaging way to promote participation by children, elders, adults, and families.

Who We Serve

This avenue of outreach will serve those individuals who are attending the Sanford Farmers Market. 

How We Impact

Through outreach at Sanford Farmer's Markets, Lee County residents will become more aware of health department services available to aid with making health eating choices.

Status of Program

The Farmers Market is held seasonally.  Once it begins for 2024, the LCHD will participate again.

Progress in 2024

The Sanford Farmer's Market is a good venue for the LCHD to promote all programs and services, and this venue allows us to focus heavily on nutrition.  LCHD is in attendance as schedules allow, and we report when we are able to be there.  It is difficult to track the number of encounters or the specific interest the of the population who visit our table when we are there, but it remains a good optic as it reminds the public the connection the health department has with this aspect of healthy living and lifestyle choices.

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