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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

15236

Total Hours

Contributed.

87233

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

34

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

4607

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of youth who used information to communicate with others.

9405

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

7368

Number of youth who demonstrated a skill they have learned.

7167

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

1156

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

1887

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

922

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

8035

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

584

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Describe the Issue or Situation.Each year, Boone County 4-H holds a Communications Day for the youth to present speeches or demonstrations. This program helps the youth in the community with their leadership skills and is a prime example of progressive youth development.On March 8, 2025, four 10-year olds and seven 11-year olds participated in Communications Day. Not only did this program give youth the opportunity to build confidence and challenge themselves, but it also allowed them to find an...

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2025 Boone County Communications Day

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