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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 StoryBees, Berries & Butterflies Oh My!



Bees, Berries & Butterflies Oh My!

Author: Staci Thrasher

Planning Unit: Fleming County CES

Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources

Plan of Work: Unrelated to a specified County Plan of Work

Outcome: Initial Outcome

In July 2023, Fleming County 4-H and Agriculture and Natural Resources program provided a well rounded day camp experience surrounding Plant Sciences.  Throughout the three day extensive program, the 20 youth in attendance (ages 9-12) learned about a variety of plant sciences topics including pollinators, fresh cut flowers, lasagna gardening, berry maintenance, propagating lilies, succulents and monarch weigh stations.  Throughout the program youth were provided several opportunities to try new things such as hiking and creating fresh bouquet's and taste new vegetables or locally sourced honey.  This program was a collaboration with Robertson County 4-H, Mason County Horticulture Program, Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park and a variety of Fleming County Farmers Market Vendors.  As a result of the program, participants reported the following: 90% of youth stated they tried something new throughout the program such as honey, blackberries or microgreens.  30% of youth took home the blackberries and created something with their family.  80% of the youth tried swiss chard for the first time. 








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