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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


Statistical Contact Report for FY2025Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025

629915

Total Hours

Contributed.

2859826

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

6567

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

175192

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

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Your Guide to the Four H's

Youth actively participated in Your Guide to the Four Hs learning essential life skills to aid in their personal growth. Hands-on lessons included grilling on a griddle, gas, and charcoal grills. Food and knife safety were key components of the program ensuing participants were confident with each while working in the kitchen. Youth participants also learned basic home budgeting and check writing skills, along with understanding the difference between needs versus wants. In addition, the importa...

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Your Guide to the Four H's

Major Programs

Program Emphasis

Name

Percent

Beef...

33%

Grains...

29%

Forages...

15%

Farm Management, Ec...

12%

Tobacco...

11%

People

Craig
I have been at the University of Kentucky and Cooperative Extension since 1985. Originally from Texas, I received my B.S. degree from Texas Tech University, and my M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from New Mexi... More

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