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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, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019


Boyd County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





4041 - Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
4041.1) 102

Number of youth who indicate they listen to people who have different ideas

4041.2) 1258

Number of youth who indicate they can finish a job they started

4041.3) 1258

Number of youth who indicate they can take responsibility for their actions

4041.4) 75

Number of youth provided with diversity focused education

4041.5) 88

Number of 4-H members leading a project group or project club

4041.6) 35

Number of 4-H members serving as direct mentors to younger youth

4041.7) 25

Number of youth reported being a better leader (due to skills improved through Extension programming)



Success Stories

Sally Down the Alley becomes a path to Leadership

Author: Rebecca Stahler

Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum

Youth development programs strive to teach skills that are not necessarily the everyday school curriculum. Skills such as leadership, character development, self-esteem, decision-making skills, independent living skills and citizenship are staples in 4-H experiences. 4-H overnight camping exposes youth to those very skills with every camping experience.Boyd County 4-H Council and the Boyd County community values the life skills that an overnight camping program fosters. Therefore, the

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From Cloverbud to Camp Scholarship Donor

Author: Rebecca Stahler

Major Program: Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum

Creating leaders, caring and contributing citizens begins early in life.   Participation in 4-H, the largest out-of-school time youth program in the U.S. (National 4-H Headquarters, 2008), has been linked to a variety of positive youth outcomes. Research has shown that participation in 4-H programs reduces risk behaviors, promotes academic success, increases self-confidence, and enhances leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills (Astroth & Haynes, 2002; Goodwin, Carroll

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