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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


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





1086 - Community Vitality and Leadership - ANR
1086.3) 16

Number of empowered individuals engaged in coalitions or organizations to address a significant community issue

1086.4) 16

Number of volunteers addressing community issues by assessing needs, developing programs and/or implementing solutions

1086.2) 5

Number of strategies adopted and implemented to improve the community

1086.1) 10

Number of individuals that take on formal or informal leadership roles as a result of participation in an Extension leadership program



Success Stories

Education Facility Expansion

Author: Jason Phillips

Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership - ANR

The Simpson County Extension Service has worked diligently with local elected officials and stakeholders toward a long-term plan for construction of a new educational building.  In 2012 and 2013, the Extension District Board had strongly considered purchasing property on the outskirts of town in order to have room to expand to meet clientele needs.  At this time, the Extension District Board did not own any land or buildings.   To ensure the longevity of the Extension Service in t

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