Close Resources

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

Impacts

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


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





4041 - Family and Consumer Science
4041.1) 577

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

4041.2) 2

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



Success Stories

Hearts, Hands, and Homemakers: Owsley Youth Learn, Lead, and Serve

Author: Carissa Miske

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

Youth in Owsley County, particularly those in grades 6–8, often face limited access to extracurricular programs that focus on leadership, skill-building, and community engagement. According to the 2023 University of Kentucky Community Needs Assessment, Youth Life Skills Training Opportunities ranked as the #2 priority need identified by Owsley County residents. Without targeted programming in this area, young people may lack the tools needed to become active, confident contributors to thei

Full Story