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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

2071

Total Hours

Contributed.

11296

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

6

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

352

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

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

12395

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

1633

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

825

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

1098

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

1778

Number of individuals who gained knowledge related to financial management

4320

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

1117

Number of participants who learned family resource management strategies

3013

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

716

Stories

Use Less, Spend Less, Stress Less

During the Covid-19 pandemic Extension professionals quickly recognized the financial impacts that individuals and families were facing. University of Kentucky Specialists worked to address these concerns with the “Use Less, Spend Less Challenge.” The challenge combined timely information on financial management with quick tips that individuals and families were “challenged” to implement.As we have transitioned to life post-pandemic, we acknowledge that while we are back at work, school, and nor...

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