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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, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success StoryA Sausage making success



A Sausage making success

Author: Adam Barnes

Planning Unit: Livingston County CES

Major Program: Local Food Systems

Plan of Work: Animal science education for adults and youth.

Outcome: Initial Outcome

A sausage making success. 

 

 

 

 Learn made fun through Sausage Making 

Livingston County ANR joined forces with neighboring counties; Calloway, Marshall, McCracken, and Graves, to host a summer sausage-making class in Graves County. The event drew a diverse crowd, sparking overwhelming interest in Livingston County residents. Responding to demand, Livingston ANR hosted a class with exceptional turnout and enthusiasm. Participants, ranging from high schoolers to seniors, bonded over the hands-on experience of learning traditional meat preservation alongside modern techniques. Each family crafted three sausages from start to finish, fostering a sense of community and skill-sharing. 

The success of these classes has ignited a desire for more, showcasing the power of culinary tradition. Livingston County ANR's commitment to education and collaboration has sparked a newfound group of people excited for traditional knowledge. 

 






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