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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


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





2067 - Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer)
2067.1) 34

Number of individuals who reported increased levels of understanding in the areas of: clothing care, clothing repair (sewing on a button)

2067.2) 0

Number of individuals who reported intent to change the way they care for clothing (laundry, repair)

2067.3) 193

Number of individuals who participated in a sewing related program (not led by a Master Clothing Volunteer)



Success Stories

4-H Sewing Workshop

Author: Angelia Swihart

Major Program: Apparel and Textiles (Non-Master Clothing Volunteer)

4-H Sewing Workshop

Sewing is a skill not usually taught in homes today. But there are several benefits to sewing; it can improve hand eye coordination, improve critical thinking skills, serves as a creative outlet and can improve mental health as well as relieve anxiety.   Students feel accomplished when completing projects which build confidence and self-worth.  The audience for 4-H sewing were students aged 9-12, there were 6 students that participated over a span of 5 weeks, making three 4-H sewing pr

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