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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





2070 - Cook Together, Eat Together
2070.1) 36

Number of individuals who reported eating more healthy foods

2070.2) 6

Number of individuals who reported preparing more healthy home-cooked meals

2070.3) 9

Number of individuals who adopted one or more practices to reduce food shopping costs (e.g. comparing prices, planning meals, making shopping lists)



Success Stories

Cook Together Eat Together

Author: Vanessa Harris

Major Program: Cook Together, Eat Together

 Cook Together Eat Together has made a big difference for families in Menifee County. This program, hosted by the Menifee County Nutrition Education Program Assistant Senior and the Menifee County Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, helped 5 participants including parents, grandparents and children cook healthy meals together.According to the American Heart Association, 91% of parents feel less stressed when their family eats together. This program aimed to reduce stress and improve

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