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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


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





1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy
1081.1) 35

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

1081.2) 35

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

1081.3) 35

Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options  

1081.4) 35

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

1081.5) 35

Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices

1081.6) 35

Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations

1081.7) 35

Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals

1081.8) 35

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

1081.8) 35

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

1081.10) 35

Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production

1081.11) 35

Number of people who improved equipment or facilities

1081.12) 35

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



Success Stories

Ag Matters

Author: Matthew Futrell

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

Access to timely and accurate agricultural information is critical to farm success. While digital tools like blogs, videos, and online training have transformed how most farmers learn and adapt, a significant gap remains for Amish and Mennonite growers—many of whom have limited access to phones and the internet.Recognizing this disparity, the Christian County Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) and Horticulture agents launched the AgMatters newsletter in 2021. The goal was to reach Ami

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