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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


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





1071 - Grains
1071.7) 0

Number of producers who implemented on-farm trials for new grain variety production (i.e. rye, wheat, hops)

1071.5) 23

Number of producers who applied Extension information for grain production related to fertility management, varieties, control of insect, disease or pest and/or sustainable practices  

1071.4) 0

Number of producers who can locate unbiased information on Ag biotechnology

1071.2) 0

Number of producers who can distinguish between genetically engineered and non-genetically engineered crops

1071.3) 0

Number of producers who can distinguish between genetically and non-genetically engineered crops

1071.1) 23

Number of producers  that increased knowledge of production, fertility management, varieties, insect control, disease or pests and/or sustainable practices  

1071.6) 0

Number of producers who implemented on-farm trials for grain management



Success Stories

Enhancing Grain Production Through Multi-County Collaboration

Author: Corinne Belton

Major Program: Grains

Grain production remains a critical component of the agricultural economy in Kentucky, particularly in Shelby County. According to the 2022 USDA Census of Agriculture:Corn for Grain: 16,987 acres harvestedSoybeans for Beans: 15,670 acres harvestedWheat for Grain: 7,521 acres harvestedAs producers face increasing pressure from pests, diseases, weather volatility, and market shifts, there is a growing need for accessible, research-based production strategies.To address these needs, a multi-county

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