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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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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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Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


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





Mindful Me

Author: Julia Wilson

Major Program: Mental Health and Well-being – 4-H Youth Development

Mental health is a vital part of children’s overall health and well-being; it includes children’s mental, emotional, and behavioral wellness. According to the American Psychological Association, recent studies have shown that children’s mental health has been negatively affected over the past few years from social media and the Covid-19 pandemic.  Learning to be mindful has had a positive effect on children’s mental health. The Hart County 4-H Agent partnered wi

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Mental Health in youth

Author: Renata Farmer

Major Program: Mental Health and Well-being – 4-H Youth Development

Peer relationships are a major focus during the school-age years of child development. During this time, children have many opportunities to grow,  learn social skills, and develop problem-solving skills.  Unfortunately, sometimes relationships at this stage can be negative and hurtful to a child.  According to StopBullying.gov, approximately 40 percent of youth in the United States are estimated to be involved in bullying as either a bully, a target of bullying, or both. Whe

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A World Outside My Bubble

Author: Heather Coleman

Major Program: Mental Health and Well-being – 4-H Youth Development

“Whenever I think of 4-H, I think of happiness, fun and youthfulness.  I believe that 4-H is not just for young children, it brings out the youth and happiness in adults just as it did when they were children.  As I have experienced, as you get older people think that 4-H is only for elementary school students, but many people don’t see the true meaning of 4-H.  4-H to me is meant to teach students how be a role model all throughout life.  It teaches them life les

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