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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.
 

 

Upcoming Finance and Family Classes

Marriage and Money: Strengthening the Relationship   FREE  Tue, Feb 9, 2010. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. Learn how to reduce the impact of money stress on your marriage, including techniques to better understand money personalities and priorities.

Marriage Workshop - Building a Better Marriage   FREE Thu, Feb 11, 2010. 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Learn strategies for developing effective communication and ideas for enhancing friendship in your marriage.  Free childcare upon registration.

Managing Post-Holiday Debt   FREE Tue, Feb 23, 2010. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. Now that the holidays are over, many people are unsure about how to best deal with mounting credit card bills. Learn about how debt affects your credit, and what you can do to keep your credit in good shape.

Teaching your Kids about Money   FREE Thu, Feb 25, 2010. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. Come learn some tips on how to make money discussions more a part of daily tasks, learn benefits and issues of allowances, and become prepared to empower your children to make informed financial decisions.

Upcoming Nutrition and Health Classes

MyPyramid Series, Meat and Beans: Go Lean with Protein FREE. Thu, Jan 28, 2010. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. Part 1. You will learn how to find low-fat protein sources, understand the different types, and the importance of protein in your diet.

MyPyramid Series, Grains: Make Half Your Grains Whole FREE. Thu, Feb 18, 2010. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. Part 2. In this class you will learn how to find healthy sources, learn the different types available, and understand how much you need in your diet.

MyPyramid Series, Dairy: Discover Calcium-Rich Foods FREE. Thu, Mar 18, 2010. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. Part 3. Dairy can provide a unique combination of nutrients and help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight. You will learn about the power of dairy, how much you need, and the variety of sources.

MyPyramid Series, Fruits & Veggies: Packed with Power FREE. Thu, Apr 15, 2010. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. Part 4. You will learn ways to include a variety of fruits and veggies in your diet to ensure you’re getting 5-a-day. Discover all the benefits that they provide in your goals to lose weight and staying healthy.

My Pyramid Series, Know the Limits: Fats, Sugar, Salt FREE. Thu, May 20, 2010. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. Part 5. Break through the myths surrounding fat, sugar and salt. Discover the sources of healthy fats like Omega-3, and the maximum amounts of fat, sugar and salt you should get in your diet.

MyPyramid Series, Menu Planning: Creating Low-Cost Meals FREE. Thu, June 17, 2010. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. Part 6. Put all your MyPyramid knowledge together. Learn how to read nutrition labels, plan healthy menus, shop wisely, and save time and money. Come get inspired!

Upcoming Home Classes

Opening the Door to Home Ownership Class  ($15) Feb 9 & 10, 2010. 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM.  Do you want to buy a home but don’t know how to get started? Come learn how to: prepare financially, find 1st time homebuyer grants, close the deal and handle life as a home owner, and much more.

Spring into Cleaning (Evening Class)   FREE Wed,Feb 24, 2010. 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Class will include creating a cleaning plan, ways to handle quick cleanups, how to save your pocketbook by the use of inexpensive/homemade cleaning products, and how you can “go green” when you clean.

 

Check Out Our Jan / Feb 2010 Newsletter

 

On The Home Front Topics Include:
		How to Keep Your Resolutions The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act May Help You This Tax Season Low-fat, Low-sugar Valentines Recipes Keep Red Clothes From Turning Pink Family Strengths BINGO

Gardener 's Grapevine Topics Include:
		Unusual and Wacky Garden Tools All About Soil Testing Want Cleaner Air? Consider Environmentally Friendly Lawm Mowers

Recent News

• Dec 18, 2009 - Energy Saving Lights for this Year and Next
• Dec 17, 2009 - Economical Last Minute Gifts
• Dec 11, 2009 - Reduce Your Kitchen Energy Drain
• Dec 4, 2009 - Mailing Food Safely
• Nov 24, 2009 - USU Extension's Hector Mendiola Wins National Diversity Award
• Nov 20, 2009 - Conserving Money and Resources this Holiday Season
• Nov 17, 2009 - Can Burning Wood Save You Money?
• Oct 29, 2009 - How to Keep Deer From Eating Your Landscape
• Oct 27, 2009 - Nearly $1 Million Grant to Support Sheep Genome Research
• Oct 26, 2009 - TRY (Teens Reaching Youth) Sign Ups
• Oct 25, 2009 - Urban Farming Conference Nov. 16
• Oct 23, 2009 - Vampire Power No Halloween Joke
• Sept 25, 2009 - How to Store the Fall Harvest
• Sept 25, 2009 - USU College of Agriculture Week Events
• Sept 18, 2009 - How Many Dollars Does it Save to Screw in a CFL Light Bulb?
• Sept 17, 2009 - 4-H Food Bank Donation Program a Hit
• Sept 17, 2009 - USU Extension 4-H Supports Military Families

• Aug 10, 2009 - What Kind of Fat is That?

  Recent Multimedia

  • Science Fun with Magnets Part 1
  • Science Fun with Magnets Part 2
  • Halloween Science Tricks a Treat
  • How to Peel a Pomegranate
  • Hobo Spiders in Summit County
  • Cooking With Cauliflower
  • Got Zukes? Here Are Some Cooking Tips
  • Jerry Goodspeed, Extension Horticulturist, on Utah Public Radio
  • Extension/GOED Webcast on Stimulous Grants
  • Extension/GOED Webcast on Stimulous Grants
  • Diane Alston and Linden Greenhalgh on Utah Public Radio
  • USU Extension Nutritionist on Channel 4 News
  • USU Poultry Specialist Talks Turkey About Chickens on Utah Public Radio
  • USU Extension Responds to Logan Canal Break
  • Cooking with Bananas
  • Extension Food Sense on KSL-TV
  • Investment Basics
  • Taxes 101
  • Money Scams
  • Cooking with Artichokes
  • All About Apples
  • Debt Management - CA$H Expo video
  • Kelly Mathews at UtahSaves CA$H Expo
  • Bill Gephardt at UtahSaves CA$H Expo
  • Tree Planting Basics (30 minute video)

  Recent Publications

  • Rural Connections November 2009 - Food Security
  • Wise Charitable Giving
  • Enterprising Rural Families - October 2009
  • Spa and Healthy Lifestyles: 4-H Afterschool
  • Minimizing Disease in Your Sheep Flock, A Guide to Preventive Flock Health
  • Community-wide Grasshopper Control
  • Helmets, Heads, and Health for Horse Enthusiasts
  • Stamping on Velvet
  • Preserving Venison'
  • Suggested Vegetable Planting Dates for the Wasatch Front
  • Small Acreage Irrigation System Selection
  • Prevention of Hydatid Disease
  • Considerations in Raising Small Backyard Flocks of Poultry in Population-dense Communities

  Did You Know?

  Check out USU's Integrated Pest Management Website! USU has a wonderful resource for home gardeners.  Here you will find weekly updates that highlight upcoming pest concerns for home gardeners.  Also listed are current insect and disease sightings and outbreak predictions.  The advisory is intended to be as relevant and timely as possible.  http://utahpests.usu.edu

  Things to Download

  Download this Calendar highlighting Gardening tips for each month. You'll find information on General gardening along with tips for care of your Trees and Shrubs, Perennials, Annuals, Fruits and Vegetables, and your Lawn. It also includes what plants are in color and season.

  Download and print our bookmark!  It's filled with information on how to contact our specialists, find out about our classes, and sign up for our newsletter.