Close Resources

Contact Information

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

Impacts

Contact Information

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 StoryHoliday Cooking School



Holiday Cooking School

Author: Brandy Napier

Planning Unit: Clay County CES

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

Plan of Work: Family Relations-Parenting/Aging

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Strong families are those that create a sense of connection, closeness, emotional safety, security, and stability. One way to maintain a strong and healthy family is through traditions. Kentucky has a variety of family traditions and values that are deeply rooted in its strong sense of community ties and support networks.


In London, KY, the Wilderness Trail Area organized a Holiday Cooking School. This event focused on family traditions, educating participants about food safety and family traditions using the "Creating and Maintaining Family Traditions" curriculum.


The Holiday Cooking School drew attendees from eight counties in the Wilderness Trail Area (Bell, Clay, Harlan, Jackson, Knox, Laurel, Rockcastle, and Whitley), totaling 186 participants and hosting 19 vendors.


In regard to the "Creating and Maintaining Family Traditions" curriculum taught at the Holiday Cooking School, we received 70% evaluation feedback. Of those, 89% of participants learned how family traditions create lasting memories, 85% learned how family traditions connect generations, 85% of participants learned how family traditions offer comfort and security, 84% learned how family traditions can help strengthen family bonds, and 86% learned how family traditions are connected with strong families.






Stories by Brandy Napier


Mental Health Monday

about 3 months ago by Brandy Napier

In 2021, County Health Rankings and Roadmaps released data indicating that 18% of Kentucky adults re... Read More


Holiday Cooking School

about 6 months ago by Brandy Napier

Strong families are those that create a sense of connection, closeness, emotional safety, security, ... Read More


Stories by Clay County CES


4-H Project Work Enhances Skills

4-H Project Work Enhances Skills

about 9 months ago by Alissa Ackerman

The Kentucky State Fair is a culminating event of yearly 4-H project work. Each year, Clay County 4-... Read More


Pollinator Conservation Blooms in Clay County

about 8 days ago by William Adkins

Pollinators—bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, and other beneficial insects—are in sharp decline acr... Read More


Stories by Nutrition and Food Systems General


Celebrating Cultural Connections: Embracing Heritage Through Food and Nutrition Education

Celebrating Cultural Connections: Embracing Heritage Through Food and Nutrition Education

about 6 days ago by LaToya Drake

One-size-fits-all nutrition advice doesnt always capture the rich cultural traditions and meaningful... Read More


Teaching Neighbors, Strengthening Communities: The Power of KYNEP Storytelling

Teaching Neighbors, Strengthening Communities: The Power of KYNEP Storytelling

about 7 days ago by LaToya Drake

Across Kentucky, our Nutrition Education Program (KYNEP) educators are the “boots on the ground” emp... Read More