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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, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023


Rockcastle County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023





4041 - Family and Consumer Science
4041.1) 116

Number of youth who participated in education related to family and consumer sciences (KOSA)

4041.2) 63

Number of youth who completed a 4-H Family and Consumer Science Project (PRACTICE)

4041.3) 178

Number of youth who practiced financial decision-making skills as a result of what they learned in 4-H  (SEEC)

4041.4) 62

Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC)

4041.5) 62

Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC)



Success Stories

Super Star Chef Club

Author: Alyssa Cox

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

According to 2017 data from the State of Obesity website, the obesity rate for children ages 10 to 17 in Kentucky is 19.3%. This places Kentucky at third highest in the nation for childhood obesity rates in this age group. In addition, the Rockcastle County Extension Council identified childhood obesity as a grassroots issue facing the community. Recent research has indicated that teaching cooking skills to children encourages healthier food choices, which can lower obesity rates. In an effort t

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Babysitting Academy 2023

Author: Alyssa Cox

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

Today’s parents are stretched thin for childcare between heavy workloads, single parenting in many cases, elder caregiving, and children’s out-of-school activities. Family members are often too busy or live too far away to lend a hand with childcare. Certified childcare centers are not affordable, especially for single income households. They are often shut down due to illness and being short-staffed.In rural communities, it is difficult for high school aged youth to find employment

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