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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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Teen Conference 2025

Author: Lisa Jones

Major Program: Leadership

The 2025 Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was held at the University of Kentucky from June 10th to 13th, continuing its long-standing tradition of empowering youth through leadership, education, and service. Whitley County was proud to have one boy and one girl participate this year—the first time our county has had teen participants at this event. This year’s conference welcomed a total of 528 participants, including 365 youth delegates, 35 State Teen Council members, 24 State Board mem

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Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference 2025

Author: Joe Maynard

Major Program: Leadership

The 2025 Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was held at the University of Kentucky from June 10th to 13th, continuing its long-standing tradition of empowering youth through leadership, education, and service. This year’s conference welcomed a total of 528 participants, including 365 youth delegates, 35 State Teen Council members, 24 State Board members from SET, NRESci, and SSTAB, 80 4-H Agents, 9 4-H Program Assistants, 7 4-H Interns, and 8 volunteers. The event was designed to foster leadersh

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Empowering Leaders through Teen Conference 2025

Author: Charles Comer

Major Program: Leadership

The 2025 Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was held at the University of Kentucky June 10-13, 2025, continuing its long-standing tradition of empowering youth through leadership, education, and service. This year’s conference welcomed a total of 528 participants, including 365 youth delegates, 35 State Teen Council members, 24 State Board members from SET, NRESci, and SSTAB, 80 4-H Agents, 9 4-H Program Assistants, 7 4-H Interns, and 8 volunteers. The event was designed to foster leadership dev

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Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference

Author: Kellsey Agnew

Major Program: Leadership

Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference

The 2025 Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was held at the University of Kentucky from June 10th to 13th, continuing its long-standing tradition of empowering youth through leadership, education, and service. This year’s conference welcomed a total of 528 participants, including 9 youth delegates and 2 agents from Campbell County and an additional 12 youth from the rest of Central Areas 7 and 8. The event was designed to foster leadership development, enhance communication skills, promote

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4-H Speed Interviews: Leadership & Communication

Author: Renata Farmer

Major Program: Leadership

Life skills are essential in preparing youth for success in life. Leadership is one of the most important life skills that youth should learn. Research shows that effective leadership is a necessary factor for success within today’s communities and organizations. Knox County 4-H collaborated with Lynn Camp and Barbourville High School's JAG program to promote leadership and communication skill development at the high school level.  Ninety-six high school students participated in a

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Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference

Author: Meagan Klee

Major Program: Leadership

The 2025 Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was held at the University of Kentucky from June 10th to 13th, continuing itslong-standing tradition of empowering youth through leadership, education, and service. This year’s conferencewelcomed a total of 528 participants, including 365 youth delegates, 35 State Teen Council members, 24 State Boardmembers from SET, NRESci, and SSTAB, 80 4-H Agents, 9 4-H Program Assistants, 7 4-H Interns, and 8 volunteers.The event was designed to foster leadership d

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Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference

Author: Misty Wilmoth

Major Program: Leadership

The 2025 Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was held at the University of Kentucky from June 10th to 13th, continuing its long-standing tradition of empowering youth through leadership, education, and service. This year’s conference welcomed a total of 528 participants, including 365 youth delegates, 35 State Teen Council members, 24 State Board members from SET, NRESci, and SSTAB, 80 4-H Agents, 9 4-H Program Assistants, 7 4-H Interns, and 8 volunteers.The event was designed to foster leadershi

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LaRue County 4-H Scholarships

Author: Misty Wilmoth

Major Program: Leadership

The LaRue County 4-H Council offers an annual scholarship to a local graduating high school senior in the amount of $500.  In 2025, the passing of a 4-H supporter and past volunteer provided the opportunity for individuals to contribute in memory of the individual.  The family members asked for donations to be made to LaRue County 4-H for the purpose of a scholarship.  Donations made it possible to offer the scholarship to five graduating seniors instead of the usual one per year.

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Teen Conference

Author: Cathy Toole

Major Program: Leadership

 Teen Conference 2025 Success Story The 2025 Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was held at the University of Kentucky from June 10th to 13th, continuing its long-standing tradition of empowering youth through leadership, education, and service. This year’s conference welcomed a total of 528 participants, including 365 youth delegates, 35 State Teen Council members, 24 State Board members from SET, NRESci, and SSTAB, 80 4-H Agents, 9 4-H Program Assistants, 7 4-H Interns, and 8 vo

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Greatness at the 2025 Nuel Conference

Author: Brian Walker

Major Program: Leadership

The 2025 National Urban Education Leaders (NUEL) Conference, held in vibrant Durham, North Carolina, marked a transformative milestone in the national dialogue on equity, leadership, and innovation in urban education. Hosted in North Carolina, the event brought together over 1,200 extension leaders, scholars, 4-H agents, and community stakeholders from the southern region.With the theme "Leading for Justice: Innovation, Identity, and Impact in Urban Education," the conference featured

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Teen Conference

Author: Susan Campbell

Major Program: Leadership

The 2025 Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was held at the University of Kentucky from June 10th to 13th, continuing itslong-standing tradition of empowering youth through leadership, education, and service. This year’s conferencewelcomed a total of 528 participants, including 365 youth delegates, 35 State Teen Council members, 24 State Boardmembers from SET, NRESci, and SSTAB, 80 4-H Agents, 9 4-H Program Assistants, 7 4-H Interns, and 8 volunteers.The event was designed to foster leadership d

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Teen Leadership Academy "Excellence in Camping Award"

Author: Nolan Pettit

Major Program: Leadership

Teen Leadership Academy "Excellence in Camping Award"

Teen Leadership Academy is a multi-county, cross university program including Mclean, Webster, Henderson, Hopkins, Union, Daviess, and Hancock Counties. Each county is allowed to bring up to 4 of their top teams. We meet once a month and cover several different topics including life & interview skills, traditional 4-H projects, and trips to surrounding businesses and community partners. The goal of the program is to take our brightest teens and reward them buy having a fun experience wh

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2025 Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference

Author: Tracie Goodman

Major Program: Leadership

The 2025 Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was held at the University of Kentucky from June 10th to 13th, continuing its long-standing tradition of empowering youth through leadership, education, and service. This year’s conference welcomed a total of 528 participants, including 365 youth delegates, 35 State Teen Council members, 24 State Board members from SET, NRESci, and SSTAB, 80 4-H Agents, 9 4-H Program Assistants, 7 4-H Interns, and 8 volunteers. The event was designed to foster leadersh

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Chick Incubation Program Expansion

Author: Sherri Farley

Major Program: Leadership

Woodfill Elementary in Fort Thomas, Kentucky (Campbell County) began incubating chicks with 4-H in Spring 2023. The three second grade teachers were delighted by how engaged the students were and noticed the lasting educational impact the program was having on their students and community. They decided to take it even further in 2024 by purchasing their own incubators through grant assistance. The students created an application for chicken adoption and the teachers invited a city official and a

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Teen Conference 2025

Author: Amanda Broderick

Major Program: Leadership

The 2025 Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was held at the University of Kentucky from June 10th to 13th, continuing itslong-standing tradition of empowering youth through leadership, education, and service. This year’s conferencewelcomed a total of 528 participants, including 365 youth delegates, 35 State Teen Council members, 24 State Boardmembers from SET, NRESci, and SSTAB, 80 4-H Agents, 9 4-H Program Assistants, 7 4-H Interns, and 8 volunteers.The event was designed to foster leadership d

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Bowling Green Housing Authority

Author: Kimberly Harriford

Major Program: Leadership

The problem was the lack of knowledge regarding gardening, educational development, and professional development.The educational program response was educating three different on gardening, educational development, and professional development..The participants/target audience was of various ages.Other partners (if applicable)The program impact or participant response was presentations on gardening, educational development, and professional development.     The Bowling Green Housi

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4-H Leader Making the Best Better

Author: Amy Branstetter

Major Program: Leadership

Metcalfe County 4-H has a leader that has served in many roles over the past 32 years. His participation started by being a parent volunteer and has led to many other 4-H leadership positions.  He states "My most rewarding experience has been seeing youth become good adults.”You may see him at our school, working with youth interested in starting a livestock project, Livestock judging events, forestry field days or collecting donations for upcoming 4-H events. This is just a few

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Marshall County 4-Hers Stuck in the Middle

Author: Lena Mallory

Major Program: Leadership

Stuck in the Middle at West Kentucky 4-H Camp is a unique and impactful event designed specifically for middle school youth (6th-8th grade). This event was a success, bringing together young people from 13 counties in Western Kentucky for a weekend of fun, friendship, and growth. Marshall County was represented by four first-time youth participants and one adult volunteer.   They were thankful for the opportunity provided by the WKY Extension professionals and teen/adult volunteers.Social c

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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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