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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

2427

Total Hours

Contributed.

13055

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

6

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

397

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

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

27320

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

2683

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

1637

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

2136

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

3413

Number of individuals who gained knowledge related to financial management

10455

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

4624

Number of participants who learned family resource management strategies

6863

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

1194

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