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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

763323

Total Hours

Contributed.

3517164

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

9205

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

231770

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

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Recent research shows that gut health plays a vital role in overall well-being, impacting not only digestion but also immune function, mental health, and chronic disease prevention. Thegut microbiome, a complex community of trillions of bacteria, helps regulate inflammation, produce essential nutrients, and maintain a healthy gut barrier.The Allen County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent and Registered Dietitian, Jennifer Turner, taught a sourdough Workshop. The workshop was to promote gut heal...

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