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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, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026


Success StoryRye Grain Exploratory Journey



Rye Grain Exploratory Journey

Author: Chad Lee

Planning Unit: Plant and Soil Sciences

Major Program: Grain Crops

Outcome: Initial Outcome

With interest in gorwing rye as a grain crop in Kentucky, two farmers and I traveled to Germany and Poland to learn about rye production. That region is the most productive for rye in the world. They have centuries of experience raising rye. We gained some useful knowledge and ideas on how to make rye work in Kentucky. The trip was heavily subsidized by a major distilling company in Kentucky. We appreciate their partnership in this endeavor.