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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


Plans of Work By ConcentrationKentucky Extension Reporting System

Sustainability, Natural Resources and Wildlife Management, and Environment

FY Planning Unit Emphasis
Select 2026 Kenton County CES Promoting Healthy Lifestyles for All
Select 2026 Shelby County CES Stimulating Agricultural Profitability, Developing Small Farms, and Enhancing Sustainability of Natural Resources, Wildlife, and the Environment
Select 2026 Washington County CES Improving Agricultural Systems in Washington County
Select 2026 Jefferson County CES Promoting Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resources while fostering habits that support overall well-being
Select 2026 Clark County CES Fostering generational connections throughout the Clark County Community.
Select 2026 Menifee County CES Promoting Agriculture and Natural Resources
Select 2026 Cumberland County CES Roots to Resources
Select 2026 Barren County CES Agriculture Production & Management
Select 2026 Lewis County CES Sustainability & Natural Resources
Select 2026 Logan County CES Strengthening Family Farms & Agriculture Awareness
Select 2026 Greenup County CES Sustainability of Family Farms in Greenup County
Select 2026 Adair County CES Sustainability of Family Fams
Select 2026 Metcalfe County CES Agriculture Marketing and Production
Select 2026 McCracken County CES To empower farmers to produce higher quality food and fiber in a sustainable way to help diminish food insecurity in our community.
Select 2026 Oldham County CES Sustainability, Natural Resources, and Environment
Select 2026 Henderson County CES Ag Practices
Select 2026 Carter County CES Agriculture & Natural Resources
Select 2026 Grant County CES Regenerative Agriculture & Smart Market Strategies
Select 2026 Leslie County CES Growing a Sustainable Future
Select 2026 Campbell County CES Enhancing Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Horticulture Sustainability
Select 2026 Perry County CES Promoting a safe and healthy Perry County
Select 2026 Nelson County CES Promoting Sustainable Agriculture Practices in Animal and Crop Production
Select 2026 Carlisle County CES To Empower Farmers to Produce Quality Food to Enhance Sustainability and Diminish Food Insecurity
Select 2026 Rowan County CES Increased Sustainability in Agriculture Practices
Select 2026 Hopkins County CES Rooted in Resilience: Building Hopkins County’s Economic and Environmental Future
Select 2026 LaRue County CES Sustainability of Agricultural Enterprises and the Environment
Select 2026 Elliott County CES Sustainability, Natural Resources and Wildlife Management, and Environment
Select 2026 Simpson County CES Agricultural Production, Sustainability and Awareness
Select 2026 Letcher County CES Building a Resilient Letcher County
Select 2026 Owen County CES Agriculture Enhancement and Sustainability
Select 2026 Ohio County CES Agricultural Sustainability
Select 2026 Grayson County CES Community Sustainability and Workforce Readiness
Select 2026 Fayette County CES Sustainable Agriculture Practices
Select 2026 Nicholas County CES Cultivating Community: Strengthening Family Farms and Sustainable Local Food
Select 2026 Carroll County CES Agriculture Enhancement and Sustainability
Select 2026 Harlan County CES Building a Resilient Harlan County
Select 2026 Knox County CES Building a Sustainable Community
Select 2026 Anderson County CES Sustainable Agricultural and Natural Resource Practices
Select 2026 Hickman County CES Improving Agricultural Practices
Select 2026 Boone County CES Equipping Residents with Knowledge of the Indoor and Outdoor Environment
Select 2026 Magoffin County CES Sustainability of Family Farms
Select 2026 Taylor County CES Sustainability of family farms through strengthening youth and adult mentorship relationships.
Select 2026 Breckinridge County CES Building Leadership Capacity
Select 2026 Todd County CES Strengthening Agriculture Production & Natural Resources Management
Select 2026 Daviess County CES Strengthening Local Food System and Ag Industry
Select 2026 Bourbon County CES Bourbon County Youth Development and Educational Programming
Select 2026 Fleming County CES Sustainability and Establishing Resilience in Farm Families
Select 2026 Christian County CES Strengthening Agriculture
Select 2026 Pendleton County CES Advancing Environmental Stewardship
Select 2026 Scott County CES Agriculture Management and Development
Select 2026 Casey County CES Strengthening & Sustaining Local Agriculture
Select 2026 Bullitt County CES Natural Resources & the Environment
Select 2026 Wolfe County CES Agriculture Production, Diversification and Sustainability
Select 2026 Clinton County CES Strengthening Farms, Food and Families
Select 2026 Martin County CES 1. Workforce Readiness, Life Skills, and Well-being: Our community has expressed a strong need to prepare both youth and adults with essential life skills and workforce readiness. Needs assessments have revealed significant gaps in financial literacy, career readiness, food handling education, and coping mechanisms for mental health. Addressing these areas is critical to building resilient individuals who can thrive personally and professionally. 2. Food Security, Mental Health, and Environmental Stewardship: Community feedback has also emphasized the importance of ensuring access to safe and nutritious food, addressing growing mental health concerns, and preserving our county's natural beauty and ecological health. Gaps in food education, mental wellness resources, and wildlife conservation practices must be addressed to create sustainable, healthy communities and protect our environmental legacy.
Select 2026 Boyle County CES Health and Safety
Select 2026 Lyon County CES Empowering Adults and Youth for Stronger Communities
Select 2026 Hardin County CES Sustainability of Land and Assets
Select 2026 Lincoln County CES Improve and expand horticulture and agricultural knowledge and production
Select 2026 Woodford County CES Sustainable Agriculture
Select 2026 Franklin County CES Strengthening Sustainable Agriculture, Local Food Systems, and Natural Resources
Select 2026 Gallatin County CES Agriculture Enhancement and Sustainability
Select 2026 Mercer County CES Improve and expand adult and youth agricultural, horticultural and environmental knowledge and production.
Select 2026 Garrard County CES Natural Resource and Environmental Education and Opportunity
Select 2026 Jessamine County CES Strengthening and Supporting Sustainable and Profitable Agriculture and Access to Nutritious Foods in Jessamine County.
Select 2026 Garrard County CES Regionally Unique Agriculture and Support
Select 2026 Breathitt County CES Promoting a safe and healthy Breathitt County
Select 2026 Madison County CES Animal, Plant and Natural Resources Management and Development
Select 2026 Clay County CES Building a resilient Clay County
Select 2026 Wayne County CES Sustainability of Family Farms
Select 2026 Whitley County CES Environmental Stewardship