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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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Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

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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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Kentucky 4-H Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Academy

Author: Catherine Webster

Major Program: Natural Resources

The Kentucky 4-H Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Academy (NRESci) empowers youth across the state to explore key environmental topics—including water, forestry, wildlife, and entomology—cultivating a deeper understanding and lasting appreciation for Kentucky’s vital natural resources.The Kentucky 4-H Youth Development Program strives to increase environmental literacy among youth in Kentucky. Every five years (since 1999) the Kentucky Environmental Education Counci

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Boyle County youth participate in Kentucky 4-H Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Academy

Author: Kimberly Ragland

Major Program: Natural Resources

The Kentucky 4-H Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Academy (NRESci) empowers youth across the state to explore key environmental topics—including water, forestry, wildlife, and entomology—cultivating a deeper understanding and lasting appreciation for Kentucky’s vital natural resources.Building Environmental LiteracyThe Kentucky 4-H Youth Development Program strives to increase environmental literacy among youth in Kentucky. Every five years (since 1999) the Kentucky

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Lyon County 4-H Seniors: Ready for Life Beyond High School

Author: Mary Beth Riley

Major Program: Leadership

Lyon County 4-H Seniors: Ready for Life Beyond High School

A recent study shows that youth involved in 4-H feel that out-of-school programs are 77% more likely than school programs to give them confidence. Additionally, 62% of 4-H youth report that programs like 4-H help them manage stress more effectively. Even more inspiring, 70% of 4-H teens feel prepared to apply both technical and life skills in their careers after high school.This year, Lyon County 4-H celebrates the graduation of five high school seniors who exemplify these statistics—and m

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Building Bridges: Strengthening Community Ties Through Strategic Outreach

Author: Amanda Dame

Major Program: Community Engagement

In Hopkins County, Extension programs provide vital education and services across health, family, agriculture, youth development, and community leadership. However, as new programs developed post-COVID and staffing expanded, there was a need to increase visibility, strengthen community partnerships, and reach new audiences who were unaware of the full scope of Extension services.To address this need, Hopkins County Extension agents implemented a comprehensive outreach strategy that included:-Hos

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Meeting a Need Through 4-H Shooting Sports with Hands On Education

Author: Amanda Broderick

Major Program: Natural Resources

Over 120 youth compete in multi-discipline event, showcasing skill, safety, and sportsmanshipAiming high and hitting their marks—both literally and figuratively—over 120 youth from Elliott County and surrounding regions gathered on June 14 for the Elliott County 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational, held at the Elliott County Extension Office. The event brought in not just competitors, but hundreds of family members and friends, creating a community-wide celebration of youth development,

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Piloting of a Nutrition Education Curriculum for Tweens

Author: Sara Brooke Jenkins

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

Physical and mental health are equally important components of overall wellness. According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, the adolescent years (ages 10 to 17) are ones that establish health patterns that have lasting impact on adulthood. Important adolescent health and social issues that have been identified in the Healthy People 2020 report include mental health disorders, substance use, smoking and nicotine use, sexually transmitted infections, teen and unintended pr

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Elliott County 4-H Livestock pavilion Addition

Author: Jacob Ison

Major Program: Agriculture

Elliott County 4-H Livestock has long been a great program for the youth in our county with around 20 youth showing rabbits, chickens, sheep, goats, hogs, and cattle.  The livestock program teaches participants how to successfully and responsibly raise a marketable livestock product and the hard work and dedication it takes to do so. The Elliott County Livestock Club is not just about show day. Each youth participating must attend and complete 6 educational credit hours throughout

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2025 Elliott County 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational

Author: Jacob Ison

Major Program: Natural Resources

Meeting a Need Through 4-H Shooting Sports with Hands On Education. Elliott County Hosts Successful 4-H Shooting Sports InvitationalOver 120 youth compete in multi-discipline event, showcasing skill, safety, and sportsmanshipElliott County, KY — June 14, 2025Aiming high and hitting their marks—both literally and figuratively—over 120 youth from Elliott County and surrounding regions gathered on June 14 for the Elliott County 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational, held at the El

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"How To Get Out of Mealtime Rut"

Author: Edith Lovett

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

Describe the Issue or Situation.The cook in the family often feels like they are preparing the same meals and snacks over and over daily Practical strategies that make meal planning and preparation easier for the client were sharedDescribe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).How to have more variety in meals prepared daily for your family.Provide the Number and Description(s) of Participants/Target Audience.500 variety of cooks in homesProvide a Statement o

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Improving Your Indoor Environment

Author: Edith Lovett

Major Program: Mental Health and Well-being - FCS

Describe the Issue or Situation.90% of our time is spent indoors where it is the most likely place to be exposed to indoor air pollution.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).Clients leaned the main causes of indoor air quality problems and the best home solutions.Provide the Number and Description(s) of Participants/Target Audience.300 adults with breathing problems and needed better air quality in the home.Provide a Statement of Outcomes or Program

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Sowing Seeds of Success: Logan County's Youth Agriculture Incentive Program

Author: Leann Martin

Major Program: Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development

Sowing Seeds of Success: Logan County's Youth Agriculture Incentive ProgramThe Kentucky Agriculture Development Board introduced the Youth Agriculture Incentive Program in 2018 to encourage youth involvement in production agriculture. Since its inception in 2018, the Logan County YAIP program has been transforming the lives of local youth by empowering them to explore the diverse and rewarding opportunities of agriculture. Spearheaded by the Logan County Extension Agent for Agriculture &

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Emergency Disaster Preparedness Program-hosted with Bluegrass Area FCS Agents

Author: Jessica Hunley

Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness - FCS

Emergency Disaster Preparedness Program-hosted with Bluegrass Area FCS Agents

Kentuckians have experienced firsthand how natural disasters can occur any time and often with little warning. Disasters take many forms, and we can feel their impacts across most areas of family life. Because there is no “one-size-fits-all” disaster model, planning community outreach can be challenging, and Cooperative Extension is often involved in disaster preparation and response at the local level.  As a result of local needs, the Bluegrass Area Extension Agent for Fam

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Food Preservation Training for FCS professionals

Author: Jessica Hunley

Major Program: Food Preparation and Preservation

University of Kentucky FCS agents around the central Kentucky region seek additional training and resources related to food preservation practices, including dehydration and freeze drying.  UK Food Preservation Specialist Annhall Norris teamed up with Liz Kingsland and Madison FCS Agent, Jessica Hunley, to offer a training centered around current practices for dehydration of fruits and vegetables. This training also introduced new practices behind freeze drying and how the two methods diffe

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Madison County Home, Farm, And Garden Expo

Author: Jessica Hunley

Major Program: Build Engaged and Empowered Communities – General

Madison County Extension Agents want and need to bring attention and awareness to the local community to keep Extension from being the "Best Kept Secret." Madison County Extension Council decided to host an event that will help bring attention and awareness to the unique resources available through the Madison County Extension Office.The Madison County Extension Home, Farm, and Garden Expo utilized various venues for outreach to share about the event including billboards, radio announc

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Ovarian Cancer Garden Party

Author: Jessica Hunley

Major Program: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association

Ovarian Cancer Garden Party

The Madison County Extension Homemakers have decided to bring back and host an event to support Ovarian Cancer Research.  The group previously hosted a program annually as a fundraiser, but since Covid has not.  They established a committee among themselves to bring back the event again this year in the form of a Garden Party.  The committee took care of planning the event and delegating tasks associated with the Garden Party, such as the menu, decorations, speakers, etc.  Th

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Madison County FCS Free Book Project

Author: Jessica Hunley

Major Program: Child Development General

In the summer of 2024, Madison County FCS Extension was presented with an opportunity to attain free children's books for programming from Rand McNally Publishers. The FCS Agent confirmed a shipment and delivery for the books requested, but soon realized a typo error just created a new challenge and opportunity outside of the plan. The intended delivery was about 10 times bigger than the original plan, and so with the help of county extension teammates, several more pallets made their way ho

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Extension Partners with Community Pharmacy Professionals to Increase Vaccine Education Reach Across Kentucky

Author: Katherine Jury

Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General

Relevance: Many rural Kentucky counties face severe shortages of primary care providers and medical treatment facilities.  According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, less than 52% of Kentucky's primary care physician needs are met within the state, making it more challenging to access routine and preventive care, such as vaccines.Response: Utilizing a strengths-based approach, Extension Senior Specialist for Family Health, and College of Pharmacy faculty members recognized that all 120

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Growing More Than Just Gardens with Grow Appalachia and Leslie County Extension Service.

Author: Michelle Brock

Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home

In the hills of Eastern Kentucky, families struggled to provide fresh produce for their household. Limited access to grocery stores and high food prices made healthy meals difficult to come by.That changed when they joined Grow Appalachia. More than forty families put in their applications, but only 40 could be accepted per the grant. The program provided these families with flats of vegetables for both spring and summer, heirloom seeds, seed potatoes, onion sets, hand tools, and hands-on traini

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Acting Associate Dean & Director — Craig Wood, Ph.D.
S107 Ag. Science Center North
Lexington, KY 40546-0091
+1 (859) 257-4302

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