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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


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





1082 - Economic and Business Development - ANR
1082.1) 2

Number of businesses retained or expanded (including new market opportunities)

1082.3) 4

Number of business start-ups

1082.4) 5

Number of events providing local entrepreneurship opportunities



Success Stories

Beginning Producer Series

Author: Bryce Roberts

Major Program: Economic and Business Development - ANR

               Beginning farmers, market gardeners, and new landowners in Bullitt and Spencer Counties often face overwhelming challenges when starting out. To support the growing number of beginning farmers, market gardeners, and landowners in Bullitt and Spencer Counties, the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service in both counties collaborated to offer a year-round educational series. In 2024 and 2025, the series included:- December 2024: R

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