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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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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 StoryTeaching Heritage/life skills



Teaching Heritage/life skills

Author: Nellie Buchanan

Planning Unit: Morgan County CES

Major Program: Food Preparation and Preservation

Plan of Work: 4. Nutrition and Food Systems

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Food preparation skill building activities for elementary youth are limited.  4-H Environmental Day Camp afforded the opportunity for 117 5th graders, 22 teens along with teachers to learn measuring techniques for liquid and dry ingredients, utilize math skills, teamwork and team building working in groups to measure, mix prepare and sample quick bread.   The group learned the purpose of each ingredient in the recipe i.e. egg as a binder and protein, self rising flour leavening and cornmeal mix, buttermilk liquid combined together to produce a pleasing product.  Participants commented they would prepare the quick bread at home and share and could share skills learned i.e. measuring, mixing etc.  Successful day of fun and learning together in a camp setting.    






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