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 StoryUK Cooperative Extension Plays a vital role in the success of the Easy KY Farmer Conference



UK Cooperative Extension Plays a vital role in the success of the Easy KY Farmer Conference

Author: Chadwick Conway

Planning Unit: Knott County CES

Major Program: Local Food Systems

Plan of Work: Ag Production

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

For the past few years Eastern Kentucky has seen a huge growth in the demand for local food. Due to this, the county has seen a resurgence of small part time farming. In response, during the spring of 2017, various community organizations and leaders in agriculture created the East Kentucky Farmer Conference. Because the location for the conference was held in Hindman, KY, the Knott County ANR Agent served on the planning Committee, representing University of Kentucky Extension. 

Through the planning and efforts of several agricultural based organizations, in the past two years we conducted two very successful conferences in Hindman. Agriculture related classes were offered in areas of horticulture, livestock, and most importantly marketing value added agriculture commodities. During the last two conference we had over 200 farmers in attendance. Many of them have commented on how great it was to be able to attend a conference that contained great resources within a short driving distance. Plans are being made to host the 3rd annual East Kentucky Farmer Conference in the Spring of 2019. UK Cooperative Extension Service looks forward to continue to be a part of the planning, promotion, and educational workshops in the future.







Stories by Chadwick Conway


East Kentucky Youth Cattle Clinic

about 15 days ago by Chadwick Conway

Creating hands-on learning opportunities is key for youth interested in agriculture. It helps them l... Read More


UK Cooperative Extension assist North Carolina Extension Disaster Relief Efforts

about 3 months ago by Chadwick Conway

The Cooperative Extension Service has always been a strong network of land grant universities, acros... Read More


Stories by Knott County CES


East Kentucky Youth Cattle Clinic

about 15 days ago by Chadwick Conway

Creating hands-on learning opportunities is key for youth interested in agriculture. It helps them l... Read More


4-H Health Science Career Exploration Club

about 16 days ago by Dora Centers

In our rural community employment opportunities tend to be limited but one area our region has a hig... Read More