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 StoryUnderstanding At My Pace



Understanding At My Pace

Author: Kendal Bowman

Planning Unit: Owen County CES

Major Program: Beef

Plan of Work: Enhancing Sustainable Livestock and Forage Production

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome


As this world has revolved this past year so has the methods we present and digest information. Traditionally Extension has taught in person field days. At these field days clients would all gather around the presenter and try to listen and retain what they were saying. For many producers this was a time for them to catch up with other producers. The social aspect has its perks, butt many times the ones that came to learn couldn’t see or hear from over the “spectators”. As the world has transitioned to digital so has our methods of presenting information to our producers. This past year the Owen County Extension Office worked on posting educational videos in a central location and had a short quiz attached to them, so the producers knew if they retained the takeaway points from the videos. This was a rough transition at first, but we have seen a lot of success out of it. Producers have been able to watch and take notes at there own pace, with minimum distractions. We had a producer reach out months after watching a video and ask how to synchronize his cattle to calve at the same time. I was able to put him in contact with experts to figure out the best protocol for his situation. If he follows through with what he learned he should be able to increase his profits and maximize his herd management skills






Stories by Kendal Bowman


Beef Quality and Care Assurance (BQCA) Certification for High School Students

about 24 days ago by Kendal Bowman

Describe the Issue or SituationIn an era where consumer confidence in agricultural products hinges o... Read More


KY Fence and Agricultural Law Updates

about 24 days ago by Kendal Bowman

Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable)To address these ... Read More


Stories by Owen County CES


Beef Quality and Care Assurance (BQCA) Certification for High School Students

about 24 days ago by Kendal Bowman

Describe the Issue or SituationIn an era where consumer confidence in agricultural products hinges o... Read More


KY Fence and Agricultural Law Updates

about 24 days ago by Kendal Bowman

Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable)To address these ... Read More