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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


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





4013 - Civic Engagement
4013.3) 135

Number of youth who identified the needs of others in their community

4013.5) 135

Number of youth who participated in a service activity (community service, service learning, personal service to others).

4013.7) 135

Number of youth who can recognized leaders in the community or area of interest.

4013.9) 12

Number of volunteers whose 4-H members identified the needs of others in their community.

4013.11) 12

Number of volunteers whose 4-H members participated in a service activity (community service, service learning, personal service to others).

4013.13) 12

Number of volunteers whose 4-H members recognized leaders in the community or area of interest.



Success Stories

Smithsonian Stories 4-History: McCracken County Youth Uncovering History Together

Author: Heather Hunter

Major Program: Civic Engagement

Smithsonian Stories 4-History: McCracken County Youth Uncovering History Together

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kentucky's small businesses faced significant challenges. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's Small Business Pulse Survey, 46% of small businesses in Kentucky reported a large negative impact at the beginning of the pandemic, which decreased to 36% by the end of June 2020.To understand the impact on their community, the 4-Hers in McCracken County decided to focus on small businesses for their Smithsonian Stories 4-History project. Over 10 weeks, they engag

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