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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


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





2062 - Food Preparation and Preservation
2062.4) 88

Number of pints of fruits, vegetables or fruit/vegetable products canned through water bath canning (e.g. pickles, jams, jellies, sauces)

2062.2) 37

Number of individuals who demonstrated safe handling and preparation and/or preservation of food

2062.6) 0

Number of pints of fruits or vegetables frozen

2062.7) 20

Number of pints of fruits or vegetables dried

2062.5) 20

Number of pints of vegetables, soups, meats, or other value-added products canned through pressure canning

2062.1) 128

Number of individuals who reported improved knowledge, opinions, skills, or aspirations regarding the safe storage, handling, preparation and/or preservation of food

2062.8) 37

Number of Food Preservation Workshop participants

2062.3) 37

Number of individuals who reported preparing more healthy home-cooked meals

2062.9) 37

Number of Food Preservation Workshop participants reporting an increase in food preservation skills



Success Stories

Cajun Cooking

Author: Dylan Gentry

Major Program: Food Preparation and Preservation

Cajun Cooking

Describe the Issue or SituationLake Cumberland area residents have expressed a growing interest in learning more about diverse cultures and their culinary traditions. Many community members have been looking for opportunities to explore different styles of cooking and expand their culinary skills. However, they have lacked access to affordable, hands-on cooking classes that also provide cultural education.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable)To addre

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