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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


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





2071 - LEAP
2071.1) 137

Number of participants

2071.6) 0

Number of participants reporting intention to make healthy beverage choices (e.g., drink less soda, drink less flavored/sport drinks)

2071.5) 0

Number of participants reporting intention to be more physically active

2071.4) 137

Number of participants reporting intention to try new foods

2071.2) 0

Number of participants reporting intention to eat more fruits

2071.3) 0

Number of participants reporting intention to eat more vegetables



Success Stories

Literacy, Eating, and Activity for Pre-School/Primary (LEAP)

Author: Ronda Rex

Major Program: LEAP

Literacy, Eating, and Activity for Pre-School/Primary (LEAP)

The Kentucky Center for Statistics (.gov), reports that Kindergarten readiness in Gallatin County is 27.2% (2023), with Kentucky reporting 46.2% (2023).   According to U.S. News & World Report, “the Gallatin County Lower Elementary is a public school enrolling 71% economically disadvantaged students.”    “The LEAP for Health (LEAP stands for Literacy, Eating and Activity for Pre-school/Primary) curriculum is a&nbsp

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