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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




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Success StoryGardening for Health



Gardening for Health

Author: Jeremy Williams

Planning Unit: Harlan County CES

Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home

Plan of Work: Promote Safety, Health, Wellness and Good Nutrition

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Harlan County has historically ranked high in the number of chronic illnesses rates, statewide.  To help educate citizens in heathy eating habits, the Family and Consumer Science and Agriculture and Natural Resources agents are working with the University of Kentucky Superfund Community Engagement Core (UK-CEC).  The Harlan County Extension Council helped in bringing seven families to participate in the four year BerryCare program.   Families initially learned how to plant and grow phytonutrient-rich blackberries.  These families will also learn how to prepare the blackberries in new and healthy ways and work with program coordinators to improve their health during the next four years.  






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