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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


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





1090 - Workforce Preparation - ANR
1090.1) 7

Number of individuals who reported learning new skills to prepare or improve themselves for the workforce as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach.

1090.2) 7

Number of participants who reported that they improved their job interview skills as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach.

1090.3) 7

Number of participants who reported an improvement in their personal skills (e.g., communication, networking, time management) as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach.

1090.4) 0

Number of participants who reported improvement in their confidence to implement employment strategies as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach.

1090.5) 0

Number of participants who reported that they learned strategies for managing their work-life responsibilities as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach.

1090.6) 0

Number of participants who developed a resume as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach.

1090.7) 0

Number of participants who gained an increase in salary/income as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach.

1090.8) 0

Number of participants who gained new employment as a result of participating in an Extension workforce development program/outreach.



Success Stories

Crop Scout Competion Provides hands on job Training

Author: Adam Thomas

Major Program: Workforce Preparation - ANR

Describe the Issue or Situation.LaRue County is home to several large acreage row crop operations most of which are multigenerational with future generations coming back to the operations after high school or college graduation.  The ANR agent in cooperation with the high school agricultural instructors selected and trained a team of students to compete at the UK Crop Scout Competition.  This opportunity gave these students a hands on opportunity to explore protentional careers within

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