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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





4021 - Agriculture
4021.1) 10

Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in AG 4-H programming

4021.2) 1

Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in AG 4-H programming



Success Stories

2nd Annual Youth Field Day Celebrates Agriculture, Education, and the Legacy of Philip Konopka

Author: Kennedy Cannon

Major Program: Agriculture

In Lewis County, KY the need for early education in agriculture, heath and farm safety continues to grow as fewer students have direct connections to farming. In April 2025, the 2nd Annual Youth Field Day in Memory of Philip Konopka took place. Over 153 third-grade students gathered for a fun and educational day designed to honor the late Philip Konopka, beloved Lewis County Agriculture Agent and advocate for youth in agriculture. This program offered a diverse array of stations including: Dairy

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