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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


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





1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy
1081.1) 119

Number of  people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues

1081.3) 13

Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options  

1081.4) 0

Number of people who increased knowledge of farm health and safety practices (i.e. farm safety days, disaster preparedness, equipment demonstrations, farmers dinner theater)

1081.12) 31

Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses,  and/or reduced risk

1081.11) 34

Number of people who improved equipment or facilities

1081.10) 6

Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production

1081.8) 0

Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment  for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar)

1081.8) 0

Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops

1081.6) 11

Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations

1081.7) 29

Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals

1081.2) 24

Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit

1081.5) 24

Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices



Success Stories

(DRAFT) 2025 Area Winter Meetings

Author: Joseph Ray

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

Describe the Issue or Situation.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).Provide the Number and Description(s) of Participants/Target Audience.Provide a Statement of Outcomes or Program Impact. Please note that the outcomes statement must use evaluation data to describe the change(s) that occurred in individuals, groups, families, businesses, or in the community because of the program/outreach.

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