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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




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020


Success StoryMaking a Difference



Making a Difference

Author: Sherry Becknell

Planning Unit: Owsley County CES

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

Outcome: Long-Term Outcome

After a historic flood in Owsley County, the Expanded Food Nutrition Education Program assistant partnered with: Owsley County Food Bank, Neighbors in Need (community organization), Partnership Housing and United Methodist Life Center to inform citizens about food safety after a flood, food distribution places and shelters.  Homes were destroyed, roads were washed out unpassable and families were living in their yards in whatever they could to provide shelter for their families. Over 500 meals a day was being prepared, delivered and served to residents in the county. An organization needs partnerships to be a successful commodity for their county.

So, how do you measure success one might ask? Success could be measured by being a part of a group that finds ways, gives hope and willing to take necessary actions to serve the citizens in need. 






Stories by Sherry Becknell


Every Dollar Counts

about 5 years ago by Sherry Becknell

The Healthy Choice Curriculum lessons range from, My Plate, Meal Planning, Keeping Foods Safe, Grain... Read More


How Safe Are We

about 5 years ago by Sherry Becknell

How often do you wash your hands with soap and running water before preparing food? After cutting me... Read More


Stories by Owsley County CES


Leap into Good Health

Leap into Good Health

about 5 years ago by Tracey Turner

In children under 5 years old,E.coliinfections are more likely to lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome ... Read More


Fence Line Feediing

about 4 years ago by Paul Sizemore

Much of the Hay produced in the area is stored outside resulting in a great deal of waste, low nutri... Read More