Agricultural Agent
Matt Palmer
Email: Matt.Palmer@usu.edu
283-7582
Utah State University Extension Agriculture Programs
Sanpete County is one of the primary agricultural production regions in the state. In 2007 County production statistics (2007 Utah Agricultural Statistics), the county ranked first in the production of turkeys and had the largest inventory of sheep in the state. It was second in the production of “other hay” and fifth in barley. Sanpete County had the third largest inventory of beef cattle. The county ranked second in cash receipts from livestock sales and fifth in total revenue from agricultural production.
Sanpete County Extension office is involved in developing research and educational materials and programs to assist the agriculture community with production goals. Sanpete County Extension Agent, Matt Palmer is currently working on the following projects:
Bio diesel production and feed meal utilization Weed control research and education Wild-land-urban interface fuel reduction with goats Agriculture educational workshops Insect control projects Livestock nutrition managementUtah State University Extension Office in Sanpete County is here to bring the resource of the University to the good folks in Sanpete.