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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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The Calm Craft Series

Many adults in Russell County are seeking meaningful ways to manage stress, connect with others, and develop new skills. Fiber arts such as crocheting provide not only a creative outlet, but also promote mindfulness, social interaction, and a sense of purpose. However, most local residents interested in crochet lacked any prior experience with the craft.Russell County Extension offered three beginner crochet classes starting in August to teach foundational crochet skills. These classes also emph...

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The Calm Craft Series

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Kelly May is the Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management at the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. In this role, she provides financial tools and ... More

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