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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 StoryPumpkin Palooza



Pumpkin Palooza

Author: Lorin Fawns

Planning Unit: Mason County CES

Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home

Plan of Work: Youth Development

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Pumpkin Palooza was offered during the month of October at the Extension office. 4-H, Horticulture, and EFNEP partnered to provide this program to all youth and families in the community. Each Friday we released a follow-along video and a pickup bag full of pumpkin-related activities, recipes, how to grow a pumpkin, seeds, information about pumpkin farms, and crafts. We offered pumpkins to participants to carve and return for a carving contest. We gave out 100 pumpkins and carving kits, along with over 200 bags. The bags also included trick or treat safety tips. We had the bags available in a drive-thru opportunity to remain safe and contactless, while also showcasing the carved pumpkins in the evening. We lit the pumpkins with a flameless candle to display during the drive-through. We had a few extra bags that were given to the boys and girls club in Maysville. This program also targeted low-income housing and we gained new audiences through the drive-through program.






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