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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


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





1031 - Horticulture, Consumer and Home
1031.1) 46

Number of people who gained knowledge in consumer and home  horticulture including: native plants, disease and pests, composting, site analysis, and proper maintenance

1031.12) 46

Number of people who used Extension information to make decisions on site selection, varieties, and /or maintenance  



Success Stories

Live Wreaths

Author: Kristen Stumbo

Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home

Live Wreaths

Members of the community are looking for new ways to create extra income during the holiday season, and learn new skills with a class welcome to all ages. The Educational Program focused on a live wreath-making class aimed at teaching participants of all ages how to create seasonal wreaths using greenery collected from their own properties. The class emphasized not only the technique of wreath-making, but also how to keep the cut greenery alive throughout the season, providing lasting beaut

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Mushroom Log Workshop

Author: Kristen Stumbo

Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home

Mushroom Log Workshop

Magoffin County, Kentucky, has vast forested areas and an agricultural heritage, yet many residents lack knowledge about alternative farming opportunities like mushroom cultivation. With increasing interest in sustainable agriculture and economic diversification, educating the local community on mushroom farming can provide food security, business opportunities, and environmental benefits. It also allows residents to utilize wooded areas on their properties to provide a food source for their fam

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