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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


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





4021 - Agriculture
4021.1) 16

Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in AG 4-H programming

4021.2) 2

Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in AG 4-H programming



Success Stories

Union County Country Ham Project

Author: Annette Buckman

Major Program: Agriculture

Union County Country Ham Project

Country Ham is a longstanding tradition deeply rooted in Kentucky’s history. This program provides youth with the opportunity to learn about livestock education while gaining hands-on experience curing two country hams.In 2024, the Union County 4-H Country Ham Project had 10 youth participants. Through a partnership with Webster and Henderson Counties, the program reaches even more youth across Kentucky. It was reintroduced to Union County in 2021, thanks to the dedication and support of R

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