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Welcome to Utah State University cooperative extension in Salt Lake County.  The Salt Lake County Extension provides informal education to you through workshops, mass media, demonstrations, 4-H clubs, Master Gardener Volunteers, telephone consultations, individual and group meetings, and educational bulletins.

Our focus is to provide unbiased research based educational programs that will enhance the quality of life for the citizens of the Salt Lake County. 

Please use the links to the left to find information on your desired topic.


 
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 Upcoming Classes and Events
 
Walk through the Garden with a Master Gardener FREE
Starts May 20, 2009 and runs every Wed night at 6:30 and Sat at 9:00 AM.  Are you thinking of building a waterwise garden?  Come get inspired at Jordan Valley Water Conservation Garden Park

Ask a Master Gardener - Free Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinics
Mondays starting June 1, 2009, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. 

Bring in your plant and pest samples for review and receive  recommendations that promote healthy plants and landscapes.

June 24 & July 1, 2009 (Wed) 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm. Topics include how to: prepare financially, determine the right home for you, find 1st time homebuyer grant programs, shop for a realtor, lender and title company, close the deal and handle life as a home owner.

Insurance Questions Answered - CANCELLED
June 24, 2009 (Wed) 12:00 PM pm - 1:00 PM. Find out WHAT and HOW much insurance you need, what insurances to avoid, and how to protect against your financial risks. Bring your lunch and enjoy.

Family Activities for Less $$ - Free Lunchtime Learning
July 15, 2009 (Wed) 12:00 PM pm - 1:00 PM. Having fun with your family doesn’t have to cost a bundle. Come get inspired on things you can do with your family this summer. Bring your lunch and enjoy.

Menu Planning Class - Making the Right Choices
July 15, 2009 (Wed) 2:00 - 3:30 PM pr 5:30 - 7:00 PM. What's for dinner? Come to our menu planning class and learn how to prepare a food budget, plan nutritious meals, and shop wisely.  FREE.

Personal Financial Management Class
July 16, 2009 (Thu) 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM  Class will cover basics of communication & personal planning, managing your money, buyer beware, restoring credit and the wise use of credit.

Are you planning on canning your fresh vegetables, meats or fruits this season?  Make sure your pressure canner is ready to go because safety is a must!  Stop by our office on tuesdays.  No appointment needed. Visit the National Center for Home Preservation website. You will find new recipes, tips, publications, and faq's,

    

 Check Out Our July / Aug 2009 Newsletter
 
On The Home Front Topics Include:
    
  • Smell Something Fishy?  The Truth About Omega-3 Fatty Acids 
  • Free Pressure Canner Testing on Tuesdays 11 - 3pm
  • Become a Utah Saver - Find Money to Save
  • Teaching the Next Generation to Clean                        
Gardener 's Grapevine Topics Include:
 
   
  • Save Money by Going Green in the Garden
  • Hybridizing Your Irises
  • Did You Know?  USU Extension Offers a New Fruit and Vegetable Book
  • Fresh From the Heart - Master Gardener Project
  • Ask a Master Gardener - Summer Diagnostic Clinics
                                                                           

Mortgage Late? Don't Lose Your Home!
Find out what you can do to prevent forclosure.  This brochure offers TIPS, HUD approved Housing Counseling Agencies, and other services.  The Forclosure Prevention Workbook is a decision-making tool for homeowners exploring ways to save their homes. These resources have been provided by the Utah Housing Coalition. 

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Extension Programs
4-H Youth Programs Agriculture Food Sense Nutrition Program Fresh From the Heart Home Finance Horticulture Natural Resources Nutrition Small Acreage
Resources
Yard and Garden eXtension online resources