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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


Statistical Contact Report for FY2025Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025

917383

Total Hours

Contributed.

4851218

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

12176

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

260680

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

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Senior Cooking School

Senior Cooking School in Perry CountyIssue or SituationMany seniors face challenges in cooking for themselves due to physical limitations, lack of confidence with kitchen tools, and difficulties in meal planning and portion control. These barriers can lead to poor nutrition, reduced independence, and an increased reliance on convenience foods.Outreach or Educational Program ResponseTo address these issues, a two-day Senior Cooking Sch...

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Senior Cooking School

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Irma
Irma Johnson, BioState Specialist for Family Assets and Community Engagement-Community Resource and DevelopmentInterim Director- Office of Regional Stewardship and Public Engagement (2013-present)Dire... More

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