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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


Local Food System Development and MappingMajor Program

441

Total Hours

Contributed.

3378

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

8

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

17

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of those who have participated in new activities related to stronger local food systems as a result of local food systems programming

167

Number of those reporting the ability to confidently engage in community-based discussions on policy changes

168

Number of individuals reporting an increase in awareness of local food systems

320

Number of Food System Maps created

7

Number of restaurants/other institutions utilizing local food as a result of Extension programming

6

Number of food partnerships formed through Extension coalitions

34

Number of partners engaged through Extension’s efforts

55

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West Louisville Urban Growers Learn About Soil Health

More than 120,000 people in Jefferson County experience food insecurity, with limited access to fresh, locally grown produce, especially in the West End (Dare to Care, 2019). Urban growers in these communities often face barriers such as lack of infrastructure, tools, certifications, and technical support needed to scale production or meet food safety standards.In response, Kentucky State Universitys Cooperative Extension Community Resource Development Program launched the Urban Growers Program ...

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