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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


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





1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy
1081.1) 0

Number of  people who increased their knowledge of Ag Policy including: Farm Bill and Environmental issues

1081.2) 162

Number of people who recognize methods to reduce risk and improve farm profit

1081.3) 0

Number of people who discussed and compared leasing agreements and options  

1081.4) 40

Number of people who increased knowledge of farm health and safety practices (i.e. farm safety days, disaster preparedness, equipment demonstrations, farmers dinner theater)

1081.5) 119

Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices

1081.6) 260

Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations

1081.7) 28

Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals

1081.8) 45

Number of people who adopted practices or adapted equipment  for safety (i.e. Agribility, install roll over bar)

1081.8) 0

Number of people who applied marketing techniques including futures and options to reduce risk levels for crops

1081.10) 243

Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production

1081.11) 121

Number of people who improved equipment or facilities

1081.12) 63

Number of people who increased profits, reduced expenses,  and/or reduced risk



Success Stories

AG Field Day

Author: Andy Mills

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

Describe the Issue or Situation.Farmers and landowners need to continually be shown proven land management practices for the health of livestock, forages, grain crops, and the soil. New innovative technology and practices that research has shown to work needs to be presented in an unbiased manner so that individuals can make good proper decisions.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).University of Kentucky specialist were secured for presentations af

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