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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

Food Safety, Quality, and Access

FY Planning Unit Emphasis
Select 2026 Union County CES Strengthening/supporting the local food and agriculture industry
Select 2026 Kenton County CES Promoting Healthy Lifestyles for All
Select 2026 Pike County CES Fostering Growth Through Life Skills and Education
Select 2026 Edmonson County CES Implementing Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Select 2026 Shelby County CES Encouraging Health, Well Being, and Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Select 2026 Ballard County CES Strengthening Healthy Families, Food Systems Accessibility, and Wellness for All
Select 2026 Whitley County CES County Health and Well-Being
Select 2026 Bath County CES Ag Sustainability
Select 2026 Washington County CES Support Wellness of Washington County Citizens and Community
Select 2026 Clark County CES Enhancing food access and sustainability within Clark County.
Select 2026 Clark County CES Equipping Clark County citizens with knowledge and skills surrounding health and safety.
Select 2026 Cumberland County CES Roots to Resources
Select 2026 Lewis County CES Community Nutrition and Health
Select 2026 Menifee County CES Ensuring Individuals and Families Have Access to Affordable Nutritious Foods
Select 2026 Logan County CES Family and Individual Development and Well-Being
Select 2026 Adair County CES Promoting Health and Wellbeing
Select 2026 Elliott County CES Food Safety, Quality and Access
Select 2026 Webster County CES Utilizing resources for family and farm.
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 Spencer County CES Health and Wellness
Select 2026 Henderson County CES Nutrition and Physical Activity
Select 2026 Marion County CES Food Safety and Security
Select 2026 Floyd County CES Ensuring Individuals and Families have Access to Affordable Nutritious Food
Select 2026 Floyd County CES Strengthening Extension and Community Leaders and Future Leaders
Select 2026 Trimble County CES Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices and Skill Development
Select 2026 Rockcastle County CES Pathways to Health: Bridging Mental Well-being, Nutrition, Substance Abuse Solutions, and Plant and Animal Health
Select 2026 Boone County CES Strengthening the Health and Well Being of our Community
Select 2026 Grant County CES Championing Wellness and Balanced Living for Grant Countians
Select 2026 Mason County CES Strengthening and Supporting the Local Food and Agriculture Industry
Select 2026 Floyd County CES Agricultural Education and Production
Select 2026 Campbell County CES Enhancing Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Horticulture Sustainability
Select 2026 Metcalfe County CES Food, Nutrition, and Local Food Systems
Select 2026 Perry County CES Promoting a safe and healthy Perry County
Select 2026 Hopkins County CES Ensuring that individuals and families have access to affordable, nutritious food is essential for improving overall wellness.
Select 2026 Lee County CES Addressing food insecurities and obesity
Select 2026 Estill County CES Food Safety, Quality, and Access in Estill County
Select 2026 Rowan County CES Nutrition for Health and Wellbeing
Select 2026 Jackson County CES Sustainability of Family Farms
Select 2026 Simpson County CES Cultivating Healthy Lifestyles
Select 2026 Bath County CES Health and Nutrition
Select 2026 Monroe County CES Strengthening Family Farms.
Select 2026 Boyd County CES Community Health and Wellbeing
Select 2026 Caldwell County CES Agriculture and Community Resilience and Sustainability
Select 2026 Letcher County CES Building a Resilient Letcher County
Select 2026 Owen County CES Achieving a Healthy Lifestyle
Select 2026 Graves County CES Ensuring Individuals and Families Have Access to Affordable Nutritious Food
Select 2026 Calloway County CES Enhancing the health and well-being of rural communities through strategic collaboration, effective communication, strengthened community connections, increased access to local food, and the sustainable development of small businesses and family farms.
Select 2026 Grayson County CES Community Health and Wellbeing
Select 2026 Ohio County CES Accessing Nutritious Foods for Wellbeing
Select 2026 Barren County CES Active Living, Food Security and Health Promotions
Select 2026 Jackson County CES Food & Health
Select 2026 Bracken County CES Strengthening/Supporting the local food and agriculture industry
Select 2026 Fayette County CES Building Healthy and Resilient Communities
Select 2026 Lawrence County CES Healthy Lifestyles
Select 2026 Muhlenberg County CES Healthy Living: Increase Physical and Mental Well-Being
Select 2026 Meade County CES Food Safety, Quality and Access
Select 2026 Trigg County CES Improving the Health and Economy of our Community
Select 2026 Harlan County CES Health and Wellness of Harlan County
Select 2026 Bourbon County CES Bourbon County Extension Local Food Systems Education
Select 2026 Russell County CES Improving Community Wellness
Select 2026 Carroll County CES Achieving a Healthy Lifestyle
Select 2026 Nelson County CES Supporting Healthy Communities in Nelson County
Select 2026 Warren County CES Fostering Positive Health and Wellness
Select 2026 Fulton County CES Creating a healthier future by inspiring individuals, families and communities to adopt sustainable lifestyle changes.
Select 2026 Magoffin County CES Food Security
Select 2026 Laurel County CES Building a Resilient County
Select 2026 Hickman County CES Stronger Together: Boosting Mental and Physical Health for a Thriving Hickman County
Select 2026 Knott County CES Healthy Roots Grow Healthy Communities
Select 2026 Taylor County CES Increasing youth health and wellbeing through nutrition education and/or exercise by ensuring individuals and families have access to affordable nutritious food. Also, strengthening market support for locally grown / produced food and agriculture industry.
Select 2026 LaRue County CES Community Wellness and Health Promotion
Select 2026 Daviess County CES Food Safety, Quality, and Access
Select 2026 Powell County CES Increase knowledge and access to county health and well being resources.
Select 2026 Todd County CES Promoting Mental & Physical Health & Well Being
Select 2026 Pendleton County CES Enhancing Health & Wellness
Select 2026 Fleming County CES Health and Mental Wellness
Select 2026 Montgomery County CES Family and Youth Development
Select 2026 Christian County CES Nutritional Excellence
Select 2026 Hancock County CES Healthy Lifestyle Choices in the Kitchen, the Home, and Rural Living
Select 2026 Scott County CES Nourishing Communities: Linking Food Access and Well Being
Select 2026 Bullitt County CES Nutrition, Health & Wellbeing
Select 2026 McLean County CES Agricultural Production & Education
Select 2026 Wolfe County CES Developing Leadership, Citizenship, Health, & Life Skills Among Youth
Select 2026 Casey County CES Cultivating a Thriving & Skilled Community
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 Lyon County CES Improving the Health of Our Community
Select 2026 Hardin County CES Supporting Access to Affordable, Nutritious Food
Select 2026 Lincoln County CES Establish and improve life skills across the lifespan
Select 2026 Woodford County CES Health and Wellness
Select 2026 Bourbon County CES Strengthening Families of Bourbon County
Select 2026 Franklin County CES Strengthening Sustainable Agriculture, Local Food Systems, and Natural Resources
Select 2026 Gallatin County CES Achieving a Healthy Lifestyle
Select 2026 Mercer County CES Provide accessible, science-based information on balanced diets, food preparation, and sustainable practices.
Select 2026 Garrard County CES Healthy Lifestyle and Life Skill Education
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 McCreary County CES Food for All: Health, Security, and Sustainability
Select 2026 Morgan County CES Strengthening Individual and Family Health and Nutrition In Morgan County
Select 2026 Carter County CES Healthy Living and Wellness
Select 2026 Clay County CES Improving the Health & Well-being of Clay Countians
Select 2026 Wayne County CES Ensuring individuals & families have access to affordable nutritious foods
Select 2026 Robertson County CES Utilizing Locally Grown Produce to Promote Nutrition