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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





4031 - Communications & Expressive Arts
4031.1) 295

Number of youth who gained/strengthened the ability to express their thoughts or opinions.

4031.2) 240

Number of youth who used information to communicate with others.

4031.11) 289

Number of youth who demonstrated a skill they have learned.

4031.12) 73

Number of volunteers whose 4-H members gained / strengthened the ability to express their thoughts or opinions.

4031.14) 21

Number of volunteers whose 4-H members used information to communicate with others.

4031.16) 21

Number of volunteers whose 4-H members demonstrated a skill they have learned.

4031.100) 374

Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in CEA 4-H programming

4031.110) 45

Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in CEA 4-H programming



Success Stories

Communicating for the future

Author: Jeremiah Johnson

Major Program: Communications & Expressive Arts

The 2023 Community Needs Assessment conducted by the Cooperative Extension Service identified "strengthening youth workforce readiness" and "youth life skill training" as two of the top three priority issues in Christian County. Community stakeholders expressed a need for youth to be better prepared for leadership roles, professional communication, and responsible citizenship—skills essential for both personal success and community growth.In response, Christian County 4

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The Importance of Communications and Etiquette

Author: Katie Mills

Major Program: Communications & Expressive Arts

It was determined in the 2023 Christian County Community Needs Assessment that strengthening youth workforce readiness and life skill trainings was a priority to help grow the youth in the county. In partnership with the Christian County Public Schools Gifted and Talented, the Family Consumer Science, and 4-H Youth Development, we were able to provide this learning opportunity for 31 youth in grades 5th through 8th. The program was a day long that consisted of communication skills, civil di

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