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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


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





4051 - Leadership
4051.6) 43

Number of volunteers whose 4-H members understood how their actions impact others.

4051.1) 120

Number of youth who served in a leadership role.

4051.2) 68

Number of youth who worked in a team/group to accomplish a common task or goal.

4051.3) 55

Number of youth who understood how their actions impact others.

4051.5) 87

Number of volunteers whose 4-H members worked in a team / group to accomplish a common task or goal.

4051.4) 87

Number of volunteers whose 4-H members served in a leadership role.

4051.100) 128

Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in L & CE 4-H Programming

4051.110) 111

Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in L & CE 4-H Programming



Success Stories

4-H Sparks Impactful Program

Author: Julie Brown

Major Program: Leadership

Successful leaders must acquire communication, leadership, and civic engagement to be effective. The 4-H program is a great organization for youth to learn and practice these skills to develop into future leaders. With hard work and effort, youth and teens can hone their skills to achieve their goals.Christopher Sweets began his 4-H career as a 5-year-old Cloverbud member attending 4-H Cloverbud Camp with his mom and now has grown into the chairman of the State 4-H Shooting Sports Teen Ambassado

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4-H Sparks Impactful Program

Author: Janet Turley

Major Program: Leadership

Successful leaders must acquire communication, leadership, and civic engagement to be effective. The 4-H program is a great organization for youth to learn and practice these skills to develop into future leaders. With hard work and effort, youth and teens can hone their skills to achieve their goals.Christopher Sweets began his 4-H career as a 5-year-old Cloverbud member attending 4-H Cloverbud Camp with his mom and now has grown into the chairman of the State 4-H Shooting Sports Teen Ambassado

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4-H Summit

Author: Julie Brown

Major Program: Leadership

4-H Summit is a transformative event for middle school youth, and this year's Summit was a success. With 115 middle school youth, 33 Teen Leaders, and 43 adults in attendance, the event highlighted the power of social activities, hands-on learning, and a supportive environment.Social activities are crucial for youth development. At 4-H Summit, 57% of attendees were motivated by the opportunity to meet new people, while 51% enjoyed spending time with friends. These interactions build social a

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Progressive Experiences Increase Confidence and Critical Thinking Skills

Author: Janet Turley

Major Program: Leadership

What makes a great leader? Confidence, connection, commitment, and courage are well known attributes of leadership. The 4-H program does a great job developing these skills in young people by providing progressive experience opportunities for youth between the ages of 9-18 years old. Progressive experiences can lead to a progressive mindset, an essential skill to function in today’s world. This leadership strength helps youth to be confident, resilient, adaptable, optimistic, and great pro

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The Power of Volunteers

Author: Janet Turley

Major Program: Leadership

Warren County has the 4th largest population in Kentucky encompassing 142,229 residents. With 32 schools (22 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high schools), and only two 4-H Youth Development Agents and no program assistants, it is difficult to make significant impact on positive youth development. To extend the reach of 4-H youth programming, it became imperative to empower volunteers to lead clubs, project groups, and chaperone campers at 4-H Camp.The Warren County 4-H program has a thriving volunteer

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