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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, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026


Wildcat County CES (demo only) Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026





101 - Animal Production and Management
101.1) 11

Number of youth who reported that they have realized the impact animal production has in daily life.

101.2) 0

Number of youth who reported that they have taken steps to pursue gaining more knowledge for a job in animal production based on their interests.

101.3) 0

Number of youth who reported that they used knowledge and/or skills gained in animal production to complete a project.

101.4) 0

Number of youth who reported that they adopted/applied one or more animal production practices.

101.6) 0

Number of youth who reported that they have an interest in animal production.

101.8) 0

Number of youth who reported that they have identified at least one job/career in animal production and management that fits their interest.

101.10) 0

Number of youth who reported that they understand animal production concepts and ideas.

101.14) 0

Number of participants who report increasing their knowledge of livestock marketing  practices/strategies.

101.16) 0

Number of participants reporting an increase in livestock management knowledge.

101.18) 0

Number of certified applicators earning continuing education credit.

101.20) 0

Number of participants reporting an increase in knowledge on integrated pest management techniques.

101.22) 0

Number of participants reporting an increase in their use of risk mitigation strategies for pesticide application.

101.24) 0

Number of participants that report knowledge gain in identification skills of arthropods.

101.26) 0

Number of attendees that report behavior changes in pest monitoring.

101.28) 0

Number of horse owners using Body Condition scoring to manage their horses.

101.30) 0

Number of horse owners changing practices to reduce feed waste.

101.32) 0

Number of horse owners using hay selection based on forage testing evaluation.

101.34) 0

Number of agent-led horse programing to their county programs.

101.36) 0

Number of agents supporting Pastures Please and Farm and Facility Expo in their area.

101.38) 0

Number of participants implementing mud management practices.

101.40) 0

Number of participants using temporary fences for grazing systems for horses.

101.44) 0

Number of livestock producers indicating increased understanding of farm management.

101.46) 0

Number of participants who obtained Beef Quality and Care Assurance certifications.

101.48) 0

Number of participants who reported an increase in their knowledge and/or awareness of management practices for improving cattle production efficiency.

101.50) 0

Number of participants who reported making a change to improve their beef cattle management practices.

101.52) 0

Number of participants who reported an increase in knowledge and/or awareness of best practices for managing/raising small ruminants.

101.54) 0

Number of participants that have made changes to improve management of their small ruminant operation.

101.56) 0

Number of individuals who participated in small ruminant financial management programs.

101.58) 0

Number of individuals who increased their knowledge of effective fiber production practices through participation in sheep shearing programs.

101.60) 0

Number of individuals that increased their knowledge of direct marketing of small ruminants.

101.62) 0

Number of individuals who reported selling lamb directly to consumer/retailer.

101.64) 0

Number of participants who reported increased knowledge of management practices related to raising pigs.

101.66) 0

Number of participants who reported that they intend to use the knowledge/skills gained from UK Extension to improve their swine management practices.

101.68) 0

Number of participants who reported an increased knowledge of egg and/or poultry food safety practices.

101.70) 0

Number of participants who demonstrated/reported improved eggs and/or poultry cooking skills.

101.72) 0

Number of participants who reported an increased knowledge of the dairy industry.

101.74) 0

Number of participants who reported an increased knowledge of dairy management practices.

101.76) 0

Number of participants who demonstrated/reported applying dairy management skills learned from UK Extension to their farm operations.

101.78) 0

Number of participants who reported a financial gain through using the skills learned in their dairy business.

101.80) 0

Profit increase (dollars) reported by dairy businesses.

101.82) 0

Number of participants who reported an improvement in their quality of life because of implementing the dairy management skills/practices learned from UK Extension.

101.84) 0

Number of participants indicating an increase in knowledge and/or awareness of poultry production.

101.86) 0

Number of adults in the county 4-H country ham program.

101.88) 0

Number of participants who reported an increase in knowledge of animal harvesting and carcass fabrication skills.

101.90) 0

Number of participants who increased their knowledge of the equipment and methods used in meat processing.

101.92) 0

Number of youth who reported that they have used the knowledge and skills gained in plant production to make informed decisions.



Success Stories

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