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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success Stories By MajorProgram FY2025Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025





Tobacco Production

Author: Ricky Arnett

Major Program: Tobacco

Describe the Issue or Situation.Even with the changes that much of the tobacco industry has seen across the state of Kentucky since the tobacco buyout in 2001, and the weather conditions tobacco farmers has faced over the last three to five years, tobacco remains a strong and vital component of Green County. According to the Kentucky Agriculture statistics, this $10 million annual crop makes up over 33 % of Green County’s Agriculture economy. A strong joint effort has been implemented by G

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2025 US Tobacco GAP trianing

Author: Robert Pearce

Major Program: Tobacco

US Tobacco GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) is an industry led program designed to insure that tobacco growers in the United States are well informed and follow the best practices for the production of all types of tobacco. Kentucky is the second leading producer of tobacco behind North Carolina, but has the most tobacco growers of any state due to the relatively smaller farm size. Tobacco growers are required to attend an annual training session conducted by Cooperative Extension Specialists.

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GAP Training recording provided for tobacco growers unable to attend live training

Author: William Bailey

Major Program: Tobacco

Describe the Issue or Situation.Over 900 tobacco growers in Kentucky are trained in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) annually by tobacco extension specialists.  Although there are over 20 live training opportunities offered around the state, some growers are unable to attend in-person training.  Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).Tobacco extension specialists and representatives from GAP Connections make presentations on agronomic and e

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Service to underserved Amish communities producing tobacco

Author: William Bailey

Major Program: Tobacco

Describe the Issue or Situation.In the past 5 years there has been a significant increase in the number of Amish tobacco farmers moving to Kentucky.  Although many have some experience growing tobacco, they are not familiar with best practices for tobacco production in Kentucky.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).Special efforts have been made to make farm visits to new Amish tobacco farms to diagnose problems and provide information to improv

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