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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, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026


Plant Production and ManagementMajor Program

1645

Total Hours

Contributed.

9241

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

0

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

64

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of youth who reported increased understanding of the impact (or role) of plant production in their daily lives.

0

Number of youth who reported an increased interest in plant production and management.

0

Number of youth who reported that they understand plant production concepts and ideas.

0

Number of youth who reported that they have identified at least one job/career in plant production and management that fits their interest.

0

Number of youth who reported that they have used the knowledge and skills gained in plant production to make informed decisions.

0

Number of youth who reported that they have used the knowledge and/or skills gained in plant production to complete a  project.

0

Number of youth who reported that they have taken steps to pursue gaining more knowledge for a job in plant production based on their interests.

0

Number of participants who report increased economic return from improved production practices recommended in Plant Production and Management-related Extension programs.

7

Number of producers who reported increased knowledge of crop and forage production, fertility management, varieties, pest control, and/or sustainable practices.

35

Number of tobacco producers reporting increased economic returns, efficiency, or profitability after attending tobacco production meetings where improved production practices are presented at annual research update meetings.

2

Number of plant diagnoses made annually with diagnosis and recommendation reports sent to ANR agent and grower.

35

Number of tobacco producers participating in annual GAP Training.

4

Number of tobacco producers reporting higher scores on annual third-party GAP Certification audits.

0

Number of turfgrass managers who reported that they gained knowledge of improved turfgrass management.

0

Number new applicator licenses awarded.

0

Number of farms adopting/continuing hemp production.

0

Number of participants that indicate high likelihood of implementation of improved forage and livestock management practices.

60

Number of stakeholders who reported increased knowledge of research-based weed identification and/or weed management practices for crops grown in Kentucky.

10

Number of participants who increased their knowledge of risk management tools.

0

Number of stakeholders who reported increased knowledge of research-based disease identification and management practices for crops grown in Kentucky and/or share that information with other stakeholders.

0

Number of stakeholders contacting Extension for help with disease identification and management.

12

Number of plant samples submitted to the PDDL.

10

Number of commercial participants who reported improving their plant production or management practices.

2

Number of consumer participants who reported improving their plant production or management practices.

10

Number of commercial growers who reported improved specialty crop production and/or management practices.

0

Number of non-commercial home gardeners who reported improved planting and/or management practices.

15

Number of home or community gardeners who reported that they implemented environmental stewardship (pollinator gardens, rain catchment, etc.)

1

Number of non-commercial growers who reported adoption of improved management practices (soil sampling, reduced pesticide applications, integrated pest management, etc.)

20

Number of community members using or participating in public or community gardens.

0

Amount of produce donated from community gardens.

0

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who completed training.

0

Number of Master Gardener volunteer service hours.

0

Number of clients engaged by Master Gardeners.

86

Number of programs led by Master Gardeners.

0

Number of participants who increased their use of risk management tools.

2

Number of participants who reported increased knowledge of plant production and/or management practices.

40

Number of participants who reported reducing their inputs or costs in their plant production.

5

Number of participants who reported increased efficiency in their plant production and/or management.

10

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