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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, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success StoryExtension Homemaker Leadership Trainings



Extension Homemaker Leadership Trainings

Author: Deborah Shepherd

Planning Unit: Wayne County CES

Major Program: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association

Plan of Work: Growing and Empowering Community Leaders

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

Strong leadership skills are important for a vital Extension Homemaker program.  Twenty-eight Wayne County Extension Homemakers participated in Officer and Leadership Training Event.  Participants reported before and after knowledge, skills and confidence of key leadership skills via paper survey. 

99 % reported a gain in knowledge in KEHA Programming emphases.

100% reported a gain in understanding the importance of KEHA reporting.

100% reported a gain in KEHA membership campaigns and incentives.

100% reported a gain in understanding important dates during the KEHA year.

100% reported a gain in understanding their roles and responsibilities as KEHA leadership and officers.

100% reported planning to share gained knowledge with club members.

100% reported they will use learned skills and knowledge to fulfill leadership roles in club, county and area.

These skills are not only vital to the growth and strength of the Wayne County Extension Homemakers, they expand outward for service in other community organizations.






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