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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 StoryHomesteading Series



Homesteading Series

Author: Kennedy Cannon

Planning Unit: Lewis County CES

Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home

Plan of Work: Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences

Outcome: Initial Outcome

The Buffalo Trace Homesteading Series is a hands-on educational initiative to empower community members with sustainable agriculture skills. The program focuses on practical techniques in food preservation, gardening, mushroom cultivation, and meat processing. The need for homesteading has been on the rise for the last few years as many are wanting to go back to living off the land.

Designed to promote self-sufficiency and environmental stewardship, the series provides participants with the knowledge and confidence to apply these practices in their own homes and farms.  

With over 75 participants from diverse backgrounds, the program has fostered a stronger sense of community and a deeper connection to local food production

Post-program evaluations indicate high satisfaction, with 100% of participants learning something new and 90% strongly agreeing that the topics covered were both informative and relevant, which will help me on my farm. The program has led to tangible changes in participants' practices, from adopting farming methods to reducing food waste and enhancing self-sufficiency.

The Buffalo Trace Homesteading Series continues to inspire sustainable living with lasting impacts on both the individuals involved and the broader community.






Stories by Kennedy Cannon


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about 5 months ago by Kennedy Cannon

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about 22 days ago by Kennedy Cannon

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Stories by Lewis County CES


Farm School For Women

Farm School For Women

about 5 months ago by Kennedy Cannon

The Farm School For Women program is an annual program hosted by the Buffalo Trace County area Coope... Read More


2nd Annual Youth Field Day Celebrates Agriculture, Education, and the Legacy of Philip Konopka

about 22 days ago by Kennedy Cannon

In Lewis County, KY the need for early education in agriculture, heath and farm safety continues to ... Read More


Stories by Horticulture, Consumer and Home


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about 14 hours ago by James Morgeson

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Reduce Kitchen Waste With Vermicomposting

about 14 hours ago by James Morgeson

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