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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




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Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success StoryWarren County Impact Statement



Warren County Impact Statement

Author: Nan Montgomery

Planning Unit: Allen County CES

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

Outcome: Long-Term Outcome

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention only 1 and 10 adults, consume the daily recommended amount of fruit and vegetables. In Kentucky, only 8 percent of adults eat enough fruits and 6 percent of adults eat enough vegetables. In an effort to improve the quality of life for residents in Warren County the SNAP Education Assistant held many virtual and in-person workshops on the following topics Meal Planning, How to Read Food Labels, Understanding  MyPlate, Food Safety and Limiting Solids Fats, Added Sugars and Sodium. 


 Ninety-one percent of participants showed improvement in diet quality like consuming more fruits and vegetables and drinking less sugary drinks. Eight- three percent of adults showed improvement in food safety practices like proper hand washing, cooking meat to the proper temperature, and thawing foods safely. Ninety-four percent of individuals now use a grocery list and plan meals before shopping. Fifty-five percent of participants showed improvement in physical activity by exercising at least thirty minutes a day or making small changes to become more active.  

 






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Sparkling Skills: Homemakers Jewelry Making Class

about 8 days ago by Nan Montgomery

When Mammoth Cave Area Family and Consumer Sciences Agents taught a jewelry-making class this summer... Read More


Sourdough Bread Workshop and Gut Health

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about 3 months ago by Nan Montgomery

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Sparkling Skills: Homemakers Jewelry Making Class

Sparkling Skills: Homemakers Jewelry Making Class

about 8 days ago by Nan Montgomery

When Mammoth Cave Area Family and Consumer Sciences Agents taught a jewelry-making class this summer... Read More


Sourdough Bread Workshop and Gut Health

Sourdough Bread Workshop and Gut Health

about 3 months ago by Nan Montgomery

Recent research shows that gut health plays a vital role in overall well-being, impacting not only d... Read More