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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 StoryKentucky State University “Third Thursday Thing” Field Day Location: Harold R. Benson Research & Demonstration Farm July 27, 2024; 9am



Kentucky State University “Third Thursday Thing” Field Day Location: Harold R. Benson Research & Demonstration Farm July 27, 2024; 9am

Author: Edwin Chavous

Planning Unit: Franklin County CES

Major Program: Small Farm Diversification

Outcome: Long-Term Outcome



Title: Kentucky State University “Third Thursday Thing” Field Day; Location:  Harold R. Benson Research & Demonstration Farm July 27, 2024; 9am

Issue: A field day was conducted for farmers in all counties across the state of Kentucky.


What has been done: The field day consisted of six field stations, six walking stations and ten booths with different sustainable agriculture topics and three mobile units trailers.


Provide the Number and Description(s) of Participants/Target Audience.

Total attendance 137

white - 68

Black - 34

Asian- 13

Multi - 1

Hispanic - 4

not determine - 17 

male - 72

female - 49


Impact: This information will benefit under served communities, families, farmers, individuals, and youth to improve their quality of life with state- of-the-art, research-based agricultural educational information and increase overall farm income.  

Authors: Edwin W. Chavous, KSU Small Farm Outreach Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator, Kentucky State University.






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