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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


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





2066 - Nutrition and Food Systems General
2066.1) 35

Number of individuals who reported eating 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily

2066.2) 22

Number of individuals who reported they utilized delivery systems/access points (e.g. farmers’ markets, CSAs, WIC, food pantries) that offer healthy foods

2066.3) 0

Dollars in EBT, WIC, or Senior benefits redeemed at farmers’ markets

2066.4) 15

Number of families/caregivers who reported supplementing their diets with healthy foods that they grew or preserved (community or backyard gardens, fishing, hunting, farmers markets)

2066.5) 0

Number of individuals who reported increased knowledge, skills, or intentions related to using the nutrition facts label



Success Stories

Farm Family Night

Author: Shannon Smith

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) program participated as a vendor at Farm Family Night, an annual event that connects local families with valuable agricultural and community resources. At our booth, we provided free kitchen items  and educational materials on healthy family meals to over 250 families, reinforcing the importance of nutrition and home-cooked meals.By engaging directly with attendees, we increased awareness of simple, cost-eff

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Meals Made Easy

Author: Shannon Smith

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

For the third consecutive year, the Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Agent from Bracken and Mason County's FCS Program Assistant have partnered to deliver the highly popular Meals Made Easy series. This program is designed for adults who are looking for fresh, simple, and healthy dinner ideas to help break out of the “same old thing” routine at mealtime.Recognizing the need for practical cooking support in today’s busy households, the series is offered twice each mon

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