To provide educational programs that enable Herkimer County residents to make food and lifestyle choices that promote health and reduce risk of chronic disease.

Objectives:

• Encourage youth and families to adopt positive dietary and lifestyle practices for specific life-cycle stages to promote wellness.
• Promote collaboration and networking to form partnerships and coalitions to develop, deliver, evaluate, and fund wellness programming efforts.
• Promote dialogue about food, agriculture, and health issues that are important to individual and community health needs.

Nutrition Education Program for limited resource individuals and families: Nutrition Program Educators are available to help limited income families and individuals throughout Herkimer County stretch their food dollars. Lessons can take place in participant’s homes or worksites as well as community centers.  Click here for the Eat Smart NY (ESNY) program information brochure: ESNY Flyer

Click here if you are from an agency and would like to make a referral: Referral Form

ESNY Newsletter Archive Page

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The Human Ecology Program’s main focus is nutrition and wellness education. In-service training is provided, programs for worksites, and workshops for professionals and interested consumers.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Nutrition, Health, and Safety Initiative Website

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