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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 StoryExtramural Funding for Beginning Farmers & Job Creation for Colleague



Extramural Funding for Beginning Farmers & Job Creation for Colleague

Author: Ricky Yeargan

Planning Unit: Agriculture and Natural Resources Programs

Major Program: Small Farm Management

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

Senior Extension Associate led a team that submitted a Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program grant proposal in spring 2020.  In spring 2021, Covid-19 relief money allowed our approved proposal to be fully funded ($200,000 per year for 3 years).  This project will provide training, resources and networking support for farmers with less than 10 years' experience and specifically targets military veterans beginning agricultural careers.  Additionally, it will provide a colleague 100% FTE funding for 3 years.