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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


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





2004 - Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
2004.4) 0

Number of KEHA members who report knowledge gained through county and/or area officer and chairman training.

2004.3) 0

Number of KEHA members who utilized knowledge gained through officer training to fulfill a KEHA leadership role at the club, county, area and/or state level.

2004.1) 50

Number of hours KEHA members volunteered for EXTENSION activities and events

2004.2) 0

Number of hours KEHA members volunteered in COMMUNITY activities and events



Success Stories

Health Literacy for the Win

Author: Rachel Mattingly

Major Program: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association

It is estimated that only 12% of the U.S. adult population is considered fully “health literate.” This means that almost 9 out of 10 adults are at or below basic levels of health literacy. They have a hard time understanding and using basic health information to make informed decisions about their personal health. Unfortunately, those who experience poor health literacy are also more likely to experience poor health outcomes. Health literacy is a primary goal within Healthy People 20

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Lincoln Trail Homemakers Kickoff with Create Welcoming Clubs

Author: Rachel Mattingly

Major Program: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association

The Lincoln Trail Homemakers Kick-Off with Create Welcoming ClubsAs their membership ages, the Kentucky Extension Homemakers recognize the challenge facing their mission of providing education, community service and leadership development. To address this challenge, the Lincoln Trail Area Extension Homemaker Kick-off program is held annually to build excitement and provide resources for the new program year. In planning for the 2024 event, the LTA Homemakers Council applied, and they were awarde

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