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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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Laurel County Farm Tour 2024: Bridging the Knowledge Gap in Laurel County Farming Enterprises

Author: Victor Williams

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

Laurel County Farm Tour 2024Bridging the Knowledge Gap in Laurel County Farming EnterprisesIn Laurel County, a growing interest in agriculture and horticulture was met with a significant challenge: a lack of public knowledge about the day-to-day operations of local farming enterprises. Residents were curious about where their food and agricultural products came from, but opportunities to connect with local farms and gain firsthand insight were scarce.To address this gap, the Laurel County Extens

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Phase I Money's

Author: Ricky Arnett

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

Describe the Issue or Situation.Phase I funding continues to play an integral part of the agriculture of Green County. The Green County Agricultural Development Board helped to administer over $300,000 to the agriculture producers of Green County.The council funded producers with the C.A.I.P. program that included: genetics, fencing, on farm water development, cattle handling, hay storage, diversification, technology, dairy diversification, and forage improvement. Several different educational o

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New & Small-Scale Farmers Learn Startup Skills

Author: Brian Jeffiers

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

More and more individuals and families are choosing to venture into agriculture for self-sufficiency and/or income. Because many of these new farmers have little or no experience, they often reach out to Extension for assistance. To meet the needs of this population, ANR agents from ten counties hosted the Beginning and Small Farmer Conference. The Johnson County ANR agent opened the day with a presentation on the basics of getting started with a farm. These included mapping and measuring t

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Rockcastle County Agriculture Fall Field Day

Author: Garrard Coffey

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

The recent Fall Field Day event, a collaboration between Rockcastle Extension, Conservation, Farm Bureau and USDA office,  proved to be a resounding success, leaving a significant impact on participants and advancing sustainable practices in beef cattle management and soil conservation. With 78 attendees, the event facilitated the exchange of knowledge and practical skills essential for enhancing agricultural sustainability. One notable achievement of the day was the Beef Quality Assu

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Master Cattleman Success

Author: Linda Hieneman

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

According to the 2022 National Beef Audit, large improvements in quality assurance of Beef Cattle since the previous beef audit.  However, there are still lost opportunities in marketing cows and bulls which are the foundation of the herd.  The audit lists areas of improvement to help sustain the cattle industry which include managing cattle to minimize defects, observing the overall health of cattle and marketing cattle in a timely manner. The extension agents in Boyd, Carter, Gr

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Securing Kentucky’s Agricultural Future: Farm Management and Succession Planning

Author: Kendal Bowman

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

Describe the Issue or SituationOver the last 20 years, Kentucky has faced a significant decline in farmland and farming operations, losing 1.4 million acres of farmland and seeing the number of farms drop by 17,000. In 2002, Kentucky had 86,541 farms; by 2022, this number had decreased to just 69,425. These trends present critical challenges to the sustainability of agriculture in Kentucky, highlighting the urgent need for solutions to preserve farming operations and support farm families.Descri

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Farm School for Women 2024

Author: Samantha Saunders

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

Farm School for Women 2024

The Farm School For Women program is an annual program hosted by the Buffalo Trace County area Cooperative Extension Offices, consisting of Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, Mason, and Robertson Counties.  The program addresses agriculture/farm topics that are of expressed interest by the group or realized topic of interest based upon the issues of the year.  The 2024 topics included:  Beekeeping 101, with a hands-on activity of making candles and Chapstick with beeswax; Pond Management; P

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Farm School For Women

Author: Kennedy Cannon

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

Farm School For Women

The Farm School For Women program is an annual program hosted by the Buffalo Trace County area Cooperative Extension Offices, consisting of Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, Mason, and Robertson Counties.  The program addresses agriculture/farm topics that are of expressed interest by the group or realized topic of interest based upon the issues of the year.  The 2024 topics included:  Beekeeping 101, with a hands-on activity of making candles and Chapstick with beeswax; Pond Management; P

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Farm School For Women

Author: April Wilhoit

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

Farm School For Women

The Farm School For Women program is an annual program hosted by the Buffalo Trace County area Cooperative Extension Offices, consisting of Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, Mason, and Robertson Counties.  The program addresses agriculture/farm topics that are of expressed interest by the group or realized topic of interest based upon the issues of the year.  The 2024 topics included:  Beekeeping 101, with a hands-on activity of making candles and Chapstick with beeswax; Pond Management; P

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Will & Heirship Clinic

Author: Chad Allen

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

Transformative Will & Heirship Clinic Empowers Eastern Kentucky ResidentsThis fall, a transformative opportunity came to Floyd County, Kentucky, at the Floyd County Extension Service, in collaboration with LIKEN's Land & Revenues Program and the Kentucky State University Community Development Office, hosted a free Will & Heirship Clinic at the Floyd County Extension Office. The event provided local residents with a chance to sit down with experienced attorneys and draft or revise

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Lake Cumberland Area Cattle A.I./Pregnancy Check Schools

Author: Trent Adkins

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

Describe the Issue or SituationIn rural areas of Kentucky, farmers face significant challenges in managing cattle reproduction. Limited access to large animal veterinarians and veterinary supplies hinders the ability to utilize modern reproductive technologies, such as artificial insemination (A.I.) and on-site pregnancy checks. Many farmers are constrained by time and financial resources, making implementing these essential practices that could improve herd productivity and overall farm profita

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PLAN - Preparing to Leave Assets for the Next generation

Author: Daniel Carpenter

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

Describe the Issue or Situation. The top two priorities listed in the Hardin County assessment survey were "sustainability of family farms" and "preserving/managing agricultural land". Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable). Promotion of the program was shared mostly through newspaper articles and social media. Flyers were put up at local farm stores in various parts of the county. Information about the program was also shared

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Extension Minute

Author: Carol Hinton

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

Describe the Issue or Situation. Breckinridge County is a vast county in area, occupations and lifestyles.  We reach clients in numerous avenues, but improvements can always be made.  This became apparent when recruiting individuals for Annie’s Project.  The program brought in families that were not on our mailing lists, approximately 25% of the participants had not visited the Extension Service.     Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Respo

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2024 Jessamine County Agriculture Tour Highlights the Diversity and Vitality of Jessamine County Agriculture

Author: Steven Musen

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

Members of the Jessamine County Extension Agriculture Advisory Council has identified the need to conduct and Agriculture Tour of Jessamine County to highlight the diversity and vitality of Jessamine County Agriculture. Plans for the proposed Agriculture Tour were presented to the Jessamine County Farm bureau Bord, who voted to contribute $1,700 to help cover the cost of bus transportation, and to Central Kentucky Ag. Credit, who offered to cover the cost of participants' lunch. On Sept

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Todd County Farmer Outreach

Author: Traci Johnson

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

Todd County Farmer Outreach

Todd County is home to many types of agriculture enterprises.  According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, crop and livestock sales are nearly equal, with marketed crop value at 124 million dollars and marketed livestock value at 100 million dollars.  Top enterprises include grain crops, tobacco, poultry and eggs, cattle and milk, vegetables, and nursery/greenhouse crops.  Strengthening the local food and agriculture industry is one of the top three issues identified in Universit

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Farmer's Heart Health/Farm Field Day

Author: Karen Denniston

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

On September 24th, the annual Farm Field Day at Resting Acres Angus in North Middletown, Kentucky, proved to be a tremendous success, despite the looming threat of Hurricane Helene. The event, attended by over 90 people, demonstrated the resilience and dedication of the local farming community and showcased the strength of partnerships between agricultural experts and healthcare providers.Participants enjoyed an educational tour of the farm led by experts in the field. Dr. Jimmy Henning, a Unive

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Helping Young Farmers Succeed on the Farm

Author: Linda Hieneman

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

Helping Young Farmers Succeed on the Farm

According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture the number of Kentucky farms has dropped by 6,500.    With there being far fewer small farms which are under 180 acres.   Farm shortage can be related to fewer young families continuing to farm.  The land is then sold and purchased for development.It is a struggle to be a young farmer in the state of Kentucky. The cost to purchase and operate a family farm is extremely expensive to due the rising cost of land prices.  Not to me

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Cumberland County Ag Safety Day

Author: Chelsey Anderson

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

Cumberland County is a rural county in south central Kentucky with the Cumberland River flowing through and Dale Hollow Lake on the southern border. Students in the county have a lot of access to water whether it be a river, lake, creek, or pond. In 2023, the ANR agent applied to the Progressive Agriculture Foundation to host a safety day in 2024 and it was awarded. The event was held on October 3, 2024 at the Burkesville Baptist Church for fourth and fifth grade students. Students were able to

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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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