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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


Lewis County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025





2071 - LEAP
2071.1) 135

Number of participants

2071.6) 135

Number of participants reporting intention to make healthy beverage choices (e.g., drink less soda, drink less flavored/sport drinks)

2071.5) 135

Number of participants reporting intention to be more physically active

2071.4) 115

Number of participants reporting intention to try new foods

2071.2) 135

Number of participants reporting intention to eat more fruits

2071.3) 135

Number of participants reporting intention to eat more vegetables



Success Stories

Kid's Bucks

Author: Christa O'Cull

Major Program: LEAP

Describe the Issue or Situation. 90% of adults in Kentucky do not consume the recommended daily serving of fresh fruit and vegetables.  Therefore, we believe that children, as well, do not eat the recommended daily serving of fresh fruit and vegetables.  There are very few grocery stores in Lewis County.  Now that Dollar General has limited fruit/veggies, families can purchase these items.  Many families have no mode of transportation in Lewis County and often live miles and

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