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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 Program



Homesteading Program

Author: Leah VanMeter

Planning Unit: Butler County CES

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

Plan of Work: Health, Nutrition and Development

Outcome: Initial Outcome

The Butler County Extension Agents for Agriculture and Family and Consumer Science developed a homesteading program to teach people interested in the subject about beekeeping, sour dough bread making, and mushroom production.  The program was developed and offered because local leaders have identified homesteading and heritage skills as areas of emphasis.  Butler County Extension Agents and a UK Extension Forestry specialist presented the information.  Clients were able to register online or by calling the office.  Each session was held at the Butler County Extension Office in the afternoon.  25 people registered for the program.  Attendees were encouraged to attend every session.  A computerized Qualtrics evaluation was utilized to gather evaluation information after each session.  Average attendance was 14.   Evaluations revealed that:  84% of participants responded that they will use the information they learned in their farming operation or homestead this year.  100% increased their knowledge of the topics presented.  Participants believed that the information was up to date and relevant.  They also provided topics they would like to see covered in future homesteading programs.  A local veterinarian that participated commented the following:   “It was very fun and informative. I really appreciated the kinetic side of the class that helped me solidify the information”. 






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