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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





4021 - Agriculture
4021.1) 1530

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

4021.2) 15

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



Success Stories

Spencer County Ag Day

Author: Mollie Tichenor

Major Program: Agriculture

Children need to learn about agriculture to understand where their food comes from and appreciate the importance of farming in providing sustenance. It also helps them develop a deeper connection to the environment and learn about the challenges and opportunities in the agricultural industry, which is crucial for sustainable food production and environmental stewardship.The Spencer County Cooperative Extension Service, along with school administration and staff from the two elementary schools, s

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Youth Gardening Initiative

Author: Mollie Tichenor

Major Program: Agriculture

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, interest in home gardening has surged across Spencer County and throughout Kentucky, with families turning to gardening as a source of food security, stress relief, and educational enrichment. In response, the Spencer County Cooperative Extension Service continued its youth gardening initiative, designed to cultivate both gardens and young minds.Over the past year, Extension agents partnered with local schools and the Spencer County Early Learning Center

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