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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 StoryExtension Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat



Extension Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat

Author: Kelsey Chadwick

Planning Unit: Graves County CES

Major Program: Community Engagement

Plan of Work: Promoting Community and Economic Development

Outcome: Initial Outcome

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many families in our county were experiencing frustration with virtual methods and pick-up of programs-in-a-bag had slowed. In an effort to find a new way to reach the community during this time, the Graves County Extension Office hosted the first annual Extension Trunk-or-Treat, drive-thru style, on October 22nd. Every Extension group was represented with a trunk. It was a wonderful experience for the community with 4-H Sewing, Livestock, Dog, and Horse Clubs present, plus many more Homemaker clubs and community partners. Over 450 people attended the event, receiving candy, Extension information and resources, and a book “Spookely the Square Pumpkin”.  District Board President Susie Fenwick recorded her rendition of the book which was played over the FM radio so families could listen as they drove through. This book promotes a message of diversity, leadership, and unity--a universal message for 2020. Community feedback from the event was overwhelmingly positive, with many families gaining new exposure to the Extension Service.








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