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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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Jul 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026


Success StoryWorking Effectively with Farmers/Producers



Working Effectively with Farmers/Producers

Author: T. Adam Probst

Planning Unit: Woodford County CES

Major Program: Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development

Plan of Work: Leadership and Volunteer Development

Outcome: Initial Outcome

In 2020, the Woodford County Extension Service took part in a virtual workshop with graduate students in the UK Plant Science Department to discuss how to effectively work with farmers in a consultation/educator role.  Nine participants learned more about communication, collaboration, and leadership opportunities in working with farmer clientele.  Specifically, the Woodford County Extension Service discussed ways to develop good reputations with farmers, what to do if you don't know the answer, how to suggest improvements in a respectful way, how to promote good management, and conflict management.