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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

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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


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





4022 - Natural Resources
4022.3) 120

Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in NR 4-H programming

4022.5) 5

Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in NR 4-H programming



Success Stories

2024 Shooting Sports State Competition

Author: Alyssa Cox

Major Program: Natural Resources

The annual KY 4-H Shooting Sports State Competition, the culminating event for youth participating in the 4-H shooting sports program was hosted at the Bluegrass Sportsmen’s League in Wilmore, KY on Saturday, Sept. 7th and at the Central KY Gun Club in Berea, KY on Sunday, Sept. 8th. Over the course of the weekend over 1,000 youth, their families, and county coaches, volunteers and 4-H agents gathered to take part in the event. This competition provides a goal for youth to work towards thr

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Rockcastle County 4-H and Schools Collaborate to Inspire Young Minds Through Nature

Author: Alyssa Cox

Major Program: Natural Resources

Rockcastle County 4-H, in partnership with Rockcastle County Schools, recently offered a one-of-a-kind educational experience for 5th grade gifted and talented students. The program culminated in an overnight adventure at J.M. Feltner 4-H Camp, where students were immersed in hands-on environmental learning and unforgettable nature-based experiences.Throughout the trip, students explored a variety of engaging science activities, including owl pellet dissection, tree identification, and a pond st

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