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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 Story2025 Winter School



2025 Winter School

Author: Levi Berg

Planning Unit: Clark County CES

Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy

Plan of Work: Horticulture, Livestock, Forages, Agriculture

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

According to the 2022 Ag Census, Clark County have over 800 farms and over $45,000,000 in agricultural sales with livestock sales equaling 68% of total sales. Also Clark county has over 16,000 households according to the United States Census Bureau. With this knowledge, the Clark County Extension Office worked to hold the 2025 Winter School. The purpose of the 2025 Winter School was to hold a four day series covering nutritional needs of cattle, hay production, legal animal ownership responsibilities, update on the carbon credit market, pesticide safety, tree assessment, pollinator habitats and raising mushrooms. Sessions were taught by the Clark County Extension Agents, UK Extension Specialist, and local agricultural producers. Talks were set to try to reach all types of landowners from farmers, homeowners, and backyard gardeners. Meals were provided by the Clark County Farm Bureau, Clark County Extension, and the Clark County Cattlemens Association. A total of over 300 in attendance over the four sessions. Participants were excited to learn how they could make their businesses more profitable, earn their educational credit for County Agricultural Improvement Program.






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