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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


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





2071 - LEAP
2071.1) 197

Number of participants

2071.2) 36

Number of participants reporting intention to eat more fruits

2071.3) 36

Number of participants reporting intention to eat more vegetables

2071.4) 152

Number of participants reporting intention to try new foods

2071.5) 104

Number of participants reporting intention to be more physically active

2071.6) 0

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



Success Stories

Leaping Into Fitness

Author: Vanessa Harris

Major Program: LEAP

 According to the Herald Leader, Kentucky is not hitting the gym. A recent study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the state is the second-least physically active in the country. A third of Kentucky residents — 32.5%, do not engage in exercise or any physical activity unless it is work-related. In response to this, the Menifee County Nutrition Education Program Assistant Senior partnered with the Menifee County School District to teach LEAP (Litera

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