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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


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





1031 - Horticulture, Consumer and Home
1031.1) 50

Number of people who gained knowledge in consumer and home  horticulture including: native plants, disease and pests, composting, site analysis, and proper maintenance

1031.12) 25

Number of people who used Extension information to make decisions on site selection, varieties, and /or maintenance  



Success Stories

Container Gardening with Heritage Place Senior Citizens

Author: Amanda Potter

Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home

This spring, a unique two-part gardening series at the Senior Citizens Center blossomed into something truly special—offering not just skills and smiles, but meaningful moments of connection for older adults in the community.The series began with a flavorful twist. In the first session, the Family and Consumer Sciences agent led a fun, hands-on lesson in making homemade salsa, while the Agriculture agent introduced participants to the concept of a “salsa garden”—a homegro

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