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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


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





4061 - Health & Wellbeing
4061.1) 126

Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in Health 4-H Programming

4061.2) 5

Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in Health 4-H Programming



Success Stories

Healthy Food Choices

Author: Christina Hogue

Major Program: Health & Wellbeing

One problem facing our youth is obesity.  Healthy eating habits are not always followed.   To try to encourage healthy choices, Monroe County 4-H has partnered with Tompkinsville Elementary School’s Club (afterschool program).  Many aspects of healthy living and healthy choices are covered, but activities relating to making the best food choices are the most popular among the youth.  On March 19, 2025, a 4-H Teen ambassador and I visited TES with the activity Healthy Fo

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