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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, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020


Mercer County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020





3004 - Economic Development
3004.1) 12

Number of businesses reached through Extension programming

3004.2) 0

Number of businesses implementing economic development plans

3004.3) 2

Number of economic development-related projects/plans created with Extension’s assistance



Success Stories

Mercer County Fair

Author: Linda McClanahan

Major Program: Economic Development

In light of COVID-19, Mercer County Cooperative Extension Agents and staff teamed up with Mercer County Fair & Horse Show Board and Mercer County FFA to develop a plan that would allow Mercer County to continue with its long standing, rich tradition of the county fair.  Mercer County 4-H and ANR agents worked diligently with Mercer County FFA advisors to develop a set of guidelines which will allow the livestock shows to happen safely for exhibitors and staff alike.  Then they work

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