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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 StoryAquaponics at Shawnee



Aquaponics at Shawnee

Author: Brian Walker

Planning Unit: KSU Administration

Major Program: Agriculture

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

The Kentucky State University 4-H Department collaborated with our Ag Agent in Louisville, Ky. during our spring 2022 semester.  We were able to conduct a four-week program at Shawnee High School creating an experimental design through aquaponics.  Students were asked to rate their attitudes towards learning more about Aquaculture, STEM and seeking an advanced degree in Aquaculture after high school with a 1–5-star rating.  Throughout the weeks, students were able to observe, gather data and take care of their pets.  By the end of the session, students rated learning more about Aquaculture with a rating of 3.89 stars, STEM projects had a rating of  3.56 stars and pursuing an advanced degree in Aquaculture after high school had a rating of 3.22 stars.  There was one student that enjoyed the activities so much by the conclusion of the program, the student called her father to see if he would purchase an air pump and a tank for one of the remaining beta fish to come live with them.  I believe this program is a valuable assest to Shawnee High School and hope to continue this partnership in the future. 








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