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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


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





1081 - Farm Management, Economics and Policy
1081.1) 100

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

1081.2) 0

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) 120

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) 30

Number of people who improved or maintained record keeping practices

1081.6) 0

Number of people who incorporated technology to effectively manage farm operations

1081.7) 0

Number of people who applied marketing techniques for meat animals

1081.8) 120

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) 30

Number of farmers adopting new technologies in agriculture production

1081.11) 30

Number of people who improved equipment or facilities

1081.12) 0

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



Success Stories

Laurel County Farm Tour 2024: Bridging the Knowledge Gap in Laurel County Farming Enterprises

Author: Victor Williams

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

Laurel County Farm Tour 2024Bridging the Knowledge Gap in Laurel County Farming EnterprisesIn Laurel County, a growing interest in agriculture and horticulture was met with a significant challenge: a lack of public knowledge about the day-to-day operations of local farming enterprises. Residents were curious about where their food and agricultural products came from, but opportunities to connect with local farms and gain firsthand insight were scarce.To address this gap, the Laurel County Extens

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