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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


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





4051 - Leadership
4051.1) 141

Number of youth who served in a leadership role.

4051.2) 354

Number of youth who worked in a team/group to accomplish a common task or goal.

4051.3) 148

Number of youth who understood how their actions impact others.

4051.4) 67

Number of volunteers whose 4-H members served in a leadership role.

4051.5) 99

Number of volunteers whose 4-H members worked in a team / group to accomplish a common task or goal.

4051.6) 54

Number of volunteers whose 4-H members understood how their actions impact others.

4051.100) 83

Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in L & CE 4-H Programming

4051.110) 11

Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in L & CE 4-H Programming



Success Stories

Achieving through positive development

Author: Charles Comer

Major Program: Leadership

More than 100 years ago 4-H began.  Its approach at the time was to work with young rural kids to help them adapt to new thinking, learn new methods, and gain confidence in a learning-by-doing approach that allowed them to see their achievements.  It began with college educators sharing new knowledge and methods.  And it resulted in young rural youth becoming leaders in the home, in the field, in the community and in their career.According to www.4-h-learns.org/pyd, this learning-

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Summit youth reach higher achievement

Author: Charles Comer

Major Program: Leadership

4-H Summit is a transformative event for middle school youth, and this year's Summit was a success. With 115 middle school youths, 33 Teen Leaders, and 43 adults in attendance, the event highlighted the power of social activities, hands-on learning, and a supportive environment.Social activities are crucial for youth development. At 4-H Summit, 57% of attendees were motivated by the opportunity to meet new people, while 51% enjoyed spending time with friends. These interactions build social

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Empowering Leaders through Teen Conference 2025

Author: Charles Comer

Major Program: Leadership

The 2025 Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was held at the University of Kentucky June 10-13, 2025, continuing its long-standing tradition of empowering youth through leadership, education, and service. This year’s conference welcomed a total of 528 participants, including 365 youth delegates, 35 State Teen Council members, 24 State Board members from SET, NRESci, and SSTAB, 80 4-H Agents, 9 4-H Program Assistants, 7 4-H Interns, and 8 volunteers. The event was designed to foster leadership dev

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