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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 StoryWinter Grain Conference-River County



Winter Grain Conference-River County

Author: Chuck Flowers

Planning Unit: Carlisle County CES

Major Program: Grains

Plan of Work: Crop and Livestock Production, Gardening and Horticulture, and Local Food Systems

Outcome: Long-Term Outcome

On average, 76% of all land in the Four River Counties is dedicated to crop production. Three of the four counties—Ballard, Carlisle, and Fulton—generate over $33 million annually in crop sales, with Carlisle County alone exceeding $74 million. Across all four counties, it's essential for farm operators to stay informed about input costs, annual market trends, and emerging crop issues. This year’s program was designed to address those needs by providing timely and relevant crop information. The agenda included Corn Disease Updates from Kiersten Wise (University of Kentucky), Grain Marketing insights from Grant Gardner,(UKY) Weed Management Updates by Larry Steckel (University of Tennessee), and a session on Beaver Mitigation led by Micah Seavers. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with 93% of attendees stating the information was highly relevant to their needs, and 93% noting it was critical to the agricultural industry.

 






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Celebrating Agriculture 2024: A Growing Legacy

about 22 days ago by Chuck Flowers

Describe the Issue or Situation.With a staggering $1 billion impact and $359,967,000 in products sol... Read More


Garden Start Up Kits

Garden Start Up Kits

about 22 days ago by Chuck Flowers

To maintain client engagement during the spring, the Agriculture and Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS... Read More


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Winter Grain Conference-River County

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about 1 months ago by Chuck Flowers

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about 1 months ago by Chuck Flowers

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