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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 StoryFighting screen burnout during a year of Zoom meetings.



Fighting screen burnout during a year of Zoom meetings.

Author: Colette Laurent

Planning Unit: Plant and Soil Sciences

Major Program: Grains

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

Screen-time fatigue and lack of engagement became an issue over the course of the year.  Engaging stakeholders during events is critical for disseminating new information and addressing any concerns or questions.  To overcome this obstacle, the Wheat Science Group teamed up with the Dirt 2 Dollars Podcast Crew made up of County Extension agents to produce a Wheat Webinar to help facilitate a more relaxed and freer flowing program. Extension Specialist discussed and answered audience questions ranging from pest management in wheat, soils fertility and economic impacts of grower practices. At the end of the day, the 86 attended the Wheat Webinar and 54 viewed at a later date






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