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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


Financial Education - GeneralMajor Program

1558

Total Hours

Contributed.

7201

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

0

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

190

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Dollars reported saved as a result of participating in a financial education program

12295

Number of individuals who implemented at least one strategy to reduce expenses or manage money

1189

Number of individuals who reported increased levels of understanding in the area: identifying estate planning strategies for the family, farming operation, or business

640

Number of individuals who implemented strategies to avoid breaches in personal or financial security

707

Number of individuals who made a sound financial decision (regarding credit, budgeting, savings, and/or debt)

1389

Number of individuals who gained knowledge related to financial management

3321

Number of those who have successfully completed financial management and/or career readiness programs that will help set future goals

846

Number of participants who learned family resource management strategies

2491

Number of individuals who took action toward implementing at least one estate planning strategy in regard to the subject matter presented

535

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