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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


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





2071 - LEAP
2071.1) 415

Number of participants

2071.6) 415

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

2071.5) 415

Number of participants reporting intention to be more physically active

2071.4) 415

Number of participants reporting intention to try new foods

2071.2) 415

Number of participants reporting intention to eat more fruits

2071.3) 415

Number of participants reporting intention to eat more vegetables



Success Stories

LEAP

Author: Chasity Heck

Major Program: LEAP

With childhood obesity on the rise, it is now more important than ever to start educating children early about the importance of healthy eating habits. Through a partnership with local school districts, the FCS Agent had the opportunity to educate 583 primary students at 8 different schools throughout Harlan County using the LEAP (Literacy, Eating, and Activity for Primary) curriculum.The LEAP curriculum includes using a storybook to teach topics such as nutrition, physical fitness, dental healt

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