Success Stories by Kentukcy State University - Kentucky Extension Reporting System

Close Resources

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

Cooperative Extension Service

Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Impacts

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: 2025

2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025

Success Stories by Kentukcy State UniversityKentucky Extension Reporting System

Kentucky State University 26th Annual Kentucky Small, Limited-Resource, Minority Farmers Conference 2024

Author: Edwin Chavous

Major Program: Small Farm Diversification

Describe the Issue or Situation.Kentucky State University’s Cooperative Extension Program hosted its 26th annual Small, Limited-Resource, Minority Farmers Conference. This year theme was Connecting Our Farmers, and Communities, located at the Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm on Nov. 21-23, 2024.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).The purpose of the Small, Limited-Resource, Minority Farmers Conference is fourfold.First, the con

Full Story

Kentucky State University 4th Wednesday Beef Cattle Workshop March 27, 2024; 6pm – Location: Blue Grass Stock Yard, Lexington, Kentucky Topic: Reproductive Management & Marketing Your Livestock.

Author: Edwin Chavous

Major Program: Small Farm Diversification

Kentucky State University 4th Wednesday Beef Cattle Workshop March 27, 2024; 6pm – Location: Blue Grass Stock Yard, Lexington, Kentucky Topic: Reproductive Management & Marketing Your Livestock.

Describe the Issue or Situation.Title: Kentucky State University 4th Wednesday Beef Cattle Workshop March 27, 2024; 6pm – Location: Blue Grass Stock Yard, Lexington, Kentucky Topic: Reproductive Management & Marketing Your Livestock.Limited Resource Minority producers received technical information Reproductive Management & Marketing Beef Cattle.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).For a two hour period Limited Resource Minority p

Full Story

“KSU Small Farm Program Continue to Provides Technical Assistance for Minority Pasture Poultry Farmer in Madison County, Kentucky”

Author: Edwin Chavous

Major Program: Small Farm Diversification

“KSU Small Farm Program Continue to Provides Technical Assistance for Minority Pasture Poultry Farmer in Madison County, Kentucky”

August 14, 2024“KSU Small Farm Program Continue to Provides Technical Assistance for Minority Pasture Poultry Farmer in Madison County, Kentucky”The Kentucky State University (KSU) Small Farm Program is an Extension program designed to help farm families with decision-making skills to solve farm and home problems. It includes educational programs that emphasize farm production, farm management, and marketing.  It also includes the use and understanding of local county programs a

Full Story

Kentucky State University “Third Thursday Thing” Field Day Location: Harold R. Benson Research & Demonstration Farm July 27, 2024; 9am

Author: Edwin Chavous

Major Program: Small Farm Diversification

Kentucky State University “Third Thursday Thing” Field Day Location: Harold R. Benson Research & Demonstration Farm July 27, 2024; 9am

Title: Kentucky State University “Third Thursday Thing” Field Day; Location:  Harold R. Benson Research & Demonstration Farm July 27, 2024; 9amIssue: A field day was conducted for farmers in all counties across the state of Kentucky.What has been done: The field day consisted of six field stations, six walking stations and ten booths with different sustainable agriculture topics and three mobile units trailers.Provide the Number and Description(s) of Participants/T

Full Story

Jr. Capitol Experience

Author: Bridgett Poteet

Major Program: Leadership

Jr. Capitol Experience

Many of our young people today don't understand what our elected officials are responsible for, how to advocate to those officials, and what these stewards provide to our communities. Towards the end of October,  11 of our 4-Hers took on the Courthouse for our first ever Edmonson County Capital Experience. During their experience, they got to meet our county’s elected officials, learn about what they do, explore their offices, the courtrooms, visit our Veteran’s memorials, a

Full Story

American Bee Journal article

Author: Tamara Potter

Major Program: Beekeeping

Describe the Issue or Situation. March is prime time for beekeeping swarms.  In addition to writing my monthly article for the Kentucky State Beekeepers Association newsletter called The Beelines, The American Bee Journal (a national trade journal) featured a swarm-catching method used in my five apiaries.  Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).  The American Bee Journal is a trade journal that has been in print since the 1880s. &

Full Story

Bee Book Review

Author: Tamara Potter

Major Program: Beekeeping

Describe the Issue or Situation.I have written a review for Albert Chubak's illustrated book, Do You Speak Bee.  Chuback's book is an enchanting illustrated explanation of the division of labor among honey bees.  He is going to Europe to promote the book.  My review will be included in the manuscript, reaching many general audiences and schools.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable). This book will have a global reach.  Sch

Full Story

Disaster Response and Recovery Mental Health workshops

Author: Emily Smith

Major Program: Flood Relief & Recovery

Describe the Issue or Situation.In 2022, 13 Eastern Kentucky counties were impacted severely by flooding and were declared Federal disasters, Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Johnson, Johnson, Knott, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, and Whitley. Immediate response through volunteer mutual aid groups, state and local agencies, state extension personnel, and FEMA addressed some of the damages to property and infrastructure, but many were unable to receive the material and financial s

Full Story

Kentucky State University Educates Small Farmers on Drone and Agriculture Technology

Author: Jeremy Sandifer

Major Program: Small Farm Management

Kentucky State University Educates Small Farmers on Drone and Agriculture Technology

Small Unmanned Arial Systems (sUAS) or “drones” are increasingly being utilized with the promise of improved efficiencies in agriculture operations that affect farm profit, worker safety, and overall situational awareness. There is an abundant need for continued exposure to drones and in continuing education for informing farmers and adjacent professionals on the benefits of the technology.To provide learning opportunities for farmers and adjacent professionals, members of the Land G

Full Story

CYFAR (Children, Youth, and Families at Risk) Grant Supports Imagination Science Discovery Field Trip for Youth in Hardin County-Sept. 2024

Author: Chandra DeRamus

Major Program: Science, Engineering, and Technology

CYFAR (Children, Youth, and Families at Risk) Grant Supports Imagination Science Discovery Field Trip for Youth in Hardin County-Sept. 2024

Title: CYFAR (Children, Youth, and Families at Risk) Grant Supports Field Trip for Youth in Hardin County-Sept. 2024Name: Chandra DeRamus, FCS Extension AgentPlanning Unit: Hardin County CESMajor Program: 4-H-Science, & TechnologyDate: 9/30/24 Within certain communities within Kentucky, families are faced with different challenges.  Among those challenges are rent increases, food increases, and the rising cost of utilities. When the cost of goods increases, that

Full Story

Aquaponics Demonstration Reaches 4000 Students Utilizing a Train the Trainer Model at Two Sites

Author: William Crawford

Major Program: Aquaculture

Aquaponics Demonstration Reaches 4000 Students Utilizing a Train the Trainer Model at Two Sites

Extension has adapted to today’s financial realities through a number of strategies, including increased reliance on partnerships. One strategy that expands the reach of an Extension agent and capitalizes on partners is the “train-the-trainer” approach (Laura A. Warner, Amy Harder, Tom Wichman, and Frank Dowdle, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, September 2014. AEC517/WC170: Increasing Efficiency in Extension Using the Train-the-Tra

Full Story

Partnership with SoKY Marketplace Creates Opportunity for Youth Development

Author: Allison Denny

Major Program: Quality Arts Engagement & Experiences

For very young children, making art is a sensory exploration activity. They enjoy the feeling of a crayon moving across paper and seeing a blob of colored paint grow larger. Kamii and DeVries (1993) suggested that exploring materials is very important because it is through exploration that children build a knowledge of the objects in the world around them. Therefore, it is critical to provide unique and "outside of the box" opportunities and methods for children to create and explore w

Full Story

Nutrition Program on Healthy Meal Planning for Seniors Brings Success in Hardin County-Dec. 2024(YEAR 2024)

Author: Chandra DeRamus

Major Program: Family Development General

Nutrition Program on Healthy Meal Planning for Seniors Brings Success in Hardin County-Dec. 2024(YEAR 2024)

Title: Nutrition Program on Healthy Meal Planning for Seniors Brings Success in Hardin CountyPlanning Unit: Hardin County CESMajor Program: General NutritionOver the last several months the price of groceries has increased around the world. In some states such as Kentucky within Hardin County they are seeing a shift in the way that people are dealing with this sudden change. This makes it a lot more challenging for some families in particular seniors to afford groceries because the majority of t

Full Story

Wits Workout

Author: Teresa Garcia

Major Program: Aging-General

According to the Alzheimer’s Association website, Alzheimer’s disease is a growing public health crisis in Kentucky. The impact of Alzheimer’s is projected to rise, and the most recent data shows the following:81,000 people aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s in Kentucky.11.2% of people aged 45 and older have subjective cognitive decline.157,000 family caregivers bear the burden of the disease in Kentucky.302 million hours of unpaid care provided by Alzheimer&rs

Full Story

Lifeskills Inc., Lincoln Way, Active Day, and Medical Center Adult Day.

Author: Kimberly Harriford

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

The problem was the lack of knowledge regarding nutrition, hygiene, and basic well-being.The educational program response was educating four different on nutrition, hygiene, and basic well-being.The participants/target audience was youth of various ages.Other partners (if applicable)Program impact or participant response was presentations on nutrition, hygiene, and basic well-being.     Lifeskills Inc., Lincoln Way, Active Day, and Medical Center Adult Day Care all located in Bowl

Full Story

Trigg County Homemaker Membership Growth

Author: Teresa Garcia

Major Program: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association

The Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association (KEHA) is a volunteer organization that works to improve the quality of life for families and communities through leadership development, volunteer service, and education. The origins of KEHA can be traced to the beginning of the 20th century. Through the years, the organization has grown to become an extensive network of over 11,000 women sharing information that would make their domestic lives easier including home economics, new technologies and g

Full Story

Homemaker Homecoming Results in New Homemakers

Author: Rebecca Woodall

Major Program: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association

Crittenden County Homemakers often express concern that the number of Homemakers is dwindling and that there may not be a next generation of Homemakers. Their goal has been to get younger people interested in Homemakers, given that their average age is 70. They have also often expressed being tired and needing younger people to get involved to help them.The year 2024 marked the 75th anniversary of Crittenden County Homemakers.   KEHA week also happened to fall on the same week as Crittenden

Full Story

Farm Value-Added Soap Making Sparks Excitement Among Farmers

Author: Laura Rogers

Major Program: Small Farm Diversification

Describe the Issue or Situation. The issue was a lack of accessible, hands-on learning opportunities for farmers to explore traditional value-added products, such as soap making, to diversify their farm income and skills. Many participants believed that making lye soap was too tricky or complicated, leading to a hesitation to try it themselves. Additionally, there was a gap in understanding the science behind the soap-making process and how to customize it with scents or natural ingredients

Full Story

Showing 1 to 18 of 52 entries

Show entries

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

© 2024 University of Kentucky, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment