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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

595300

Total Hours

Contributed.

2664472

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

6020

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

168081

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Stories

Union County Country Ham Project

Country Ham is a longstanding tradition deeply rooted in Kentuckys history. This program provides youth with the opportunity to learn about livestock education while gaining hands-on experience curing two country hams.In 2024, the Union County 4-H Country Ham Project had 10 youth participants. Through a partnership with Webster and Henderson Counties, the program reaches even more youth across Kentucky. It was reintroduced to Union County in 2021, thanks to the dedication and support of Rodman M...

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Union County Country Ham Project

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Chelsea
K-12 Aquaculture and Aquaponics extension associate who loves sharing environmental education with minds of all ages. ... More

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