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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, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021


Metcalfe County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021





1042 - Chemical Management
1042.1) 119

Number of people who improved use of personal protection equipment

1042.2) 50

Number of producers who updated spray program to reduce risk of developing resistance

1042.3) 0

Number of producers who tested pesticide application water for pH, alkalinity or other characteristics

1042.4) 0

Number of producers who selected alternate materials based on REI, PHI, pollinator protection, etc.

1042.5) 119

Number of producers who improved or maintained good practices in chemical handling, storage and/or disposal

1042.6) 119

Number of people who evaluated weather conditions before applying chemicals

1042.7) 0

Number of producers who communicated with neighbor/users of pesticide sensitive areas around their farm, including posting signs



Success Stories

SOKY PESTICIDE

Author: Gary Bell

Major Program: Chemical Management

2020 SOKY Commercial Pesticide TrainingThe Covid-19 pandemic has changed how Extension Agents are able to deliver quality educational programs to our clientele during this health crisis. Most in-person meetings are currently not an option. Agents have become more reliant on virtual programs and social media.The Mammoth Cave ANR/Hort agents in our ten county area have hosted the SOKY Commercial Pesticide Training for several ye

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