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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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Teaching Sewists to give a "Scrap" about the environment.

Describe the Issue or Situation.Keeping textile and fabric waste out of landfills is crucial for environmental sustainability. Textiles make up a significant portion of solid waste, with the U.S. alone discarding approximately 11 million tons of clothing and textiles annually. Fabrics, especially synthetic fibers like polyester, can take hundreds of years to decompose, releasing harmful chemicals and microplastics into the environment during the process. Additionally, the textile industry is one...

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Teaching Sewists to give a "Scrap" about the environment.

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Simon Boschert

Extension Program Assistant (hourly)

Simon
I have been involved with 4-H since I was 5 years old and I have a passion for helping our youth. In my spare time, I love to read novels and play board games and other strategy games.... More

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