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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


Communications & Expressive Arts Major Program

8418

Total Hours

Contributed.

37605

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

13

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

2068

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of youth who used information to communicate with others.

2301

Number of youth who gained/strengthened the ability to express their thoughts or opinions.

2314

Number of youth who demonstrated a skill they have learned.

1912

Number of volunteers whose 4-H members used information to communicate with others.

730

Number of volunteers whose 4-H members gained / strengthened the ability to express their thoughts or opinions.

504

Number of volunteers whose 4-H members demonstrated a skill they have learned.

678

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

2179

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

250

Stories

4-H: Vision Boards

Describe the Issue or Situation.The new year offers a blank slate for new beginnings. Along with setting goals to make positive changes in their lives, people set goals at the beginning of the year to give them direction. Setting goals of personal improvement can help people build communities and foster social connection.On January 3, 2025, I provided a vision board program for 4-H youth. This program gave children the opportunity to start thinking about what they wanted to accomplish in the new...

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4-H: Vision Boards

Stories Behind the Numbers

  • Journey Around the World

    For the past two years, over 200 children have “traveled around the world” . The Gallatin County Extension Service in collaboration with the Gallatin County Lower Elementary School, help second grader... Read More

  • 2024 Pumpkin Art Contest

    As a rural community, Lewis County lacks a variety of after-school and weekend programming for young people. In response to this, an annual Pumpkin Art Contest is hosted every year to give youth the o... Read More

  • 4-H Country Ham Project Success Story: Pendleton County

    Issue or Situation: The 4-H Country Ham Project in Pendleton County faced challenges in providing youth with the necessary guidance to fully develop their skills in speech writing and presentation. Th... Read More

  • 4-H Project Work Enhances Skills

    The Kentucky State Fair is a culminating event of yearly 4-H project work. Each year, Clay County 4-H members are encouraged to participate in Special Interest Programs, 4-H Art Club, In-School Art Fa... Read More

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