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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


AgricultureMajor Program

22098

Total Hours

Contributed.

128264

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

149

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

9347

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in AG 4-H programming

12135

Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in AG 4-H programming

846

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In the fall of 2023, Owsley County 4-H embarked on an exciting journey with the 4th graders at Owsley County Elementary. Each month, we introduced STEM-based lessons designed to engage students and foster a deeper understanding of science and agriculture. One standout lesson focused on the lifecycle of a pumpkin, featuring a special guest: Jack, the class pumpkin.This hands-on experience began with the class receiving their very own pumpkin, which they affectionately named Jack. This simple yet ...

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