Welcome to Utah State University Cooperative Extension in Utah County.

Extension is a cooperative program between Utah County, Utah State University and the United States Department of Agriculture and is the link between Utah State University and the citizens of the county and the state. Our focus is to provide unbiased research-based educational programs that will enhance the quality of life for the citizens of the county. This local web site will focus on programs, services and publications available at the Utah County Extension Office. 

   

   

Click here for our Fruit Tree Prunining Demonstration schedule.  These are held at personal residences located throughout Utah County.  Please contact the pruning host if you plan to attend the demonstration at their home.  The demonstration time is from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. unless the host tells you otherwise.  Dress warm and bring your pruning shears!

 

Looking for answers to Canning and Food Preservation Questions?  Click on the left-hand link under Extension Programs titled Food Preservation & Canning


Special Event Announcement: Legacy of Love

The City of Lehi is pleased to announce it's annual A Celebration of Marriage 2010 Event on February 12, 2010 at Thanksgiving Point Barn.
Click here to view a brochure. 
Click here to purchase tickets.


Strong Marriages in Challenging Times 2010 Series begins March 3, 2010. Register now to reserve your spot!! Click Left-Hand Strong Marriages link for more information.

 

 Programs and Classes 

 

 

Food 4 Thought 2010

Come feed your stomachs AND your mind during our 2010 Food for Thought year with a variety of classes on using your food storage, canning and preserving, and developing strong family relationships.  For a details or to register by phone or mail click here!

Classes subject to cancellation if less than 10 individuals have pre-registered.

*Pre-registration needs to be paid by 5pm the Monday prior to the class,  Thank you!

Online Registration is HERE!

 

Register NOW for our Upcoming Class:
January 14 - Soups and Artisan Breads
Booklet Available on Local Publications & Recipes page.

February 19 - You Stir, I'll Pour (Couples Cooking & Relationship Class)
March 18 - Making and Using Master Mixes
April 22 - Homemade Italian Pastas & Sauces (Couples Cooking Class)

Food $ense

Free nutrition education!  Learn how to make healthy, delicious meals on a budget.  This class is open to the public, but space is limited to please call our office to pre-register (801-851-8472).

For a list of dates and topics, click here.

Strong Marriages in Challenging Times

Click here for more details.

Couples who complete all 4 classes will have a chance to win a $50 gas or grocery card!

Financial Management Classes

USU Extension and Community Action of Provo are hosting six two-hour classes which can be attended individually or as a series.  Topics include setting goals & creating a spending plan, credit issues, debt management, savings & investing, reviewing important documents, and other consumer issues.  Click here for dates, times, and locations.

To register contact Jana Darrington (801-851-8468) or call Community Action of Provo at 801-373-8200.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Learn It @ Your Library

USU Extension, Provo City Library, Community Action, United Way, Turning Point and other local community resources offer FREE monthly classes on timely topics - 3rdTuesday, 7pm. 

Go to Provo City Library website for more information.

Year 2010
January  - Job Search 101
February - Pruning Basics
March - Becoming Tax Wise
April - Square foot or Container Gardening
May -  Welcome Baby
June - Foreclosure Prevention
July - How to find Community Resources
August - Canning 101
September - Marriage and Money
October - Financial Information Binder
November - Low-cost Christmas
December - Dress for Success

Back-to-Basics 

*this series may be renewed in 2010.  Stay posted for further details*

Join the Back-to-Basics Revolution!

Utah County Extension is pleased to announce a new series all about getting back to the basics!  Have you been wanting to know how to plant a garden or safely preserve meat and vegetables?  Would you like to learn some basic sewing and mending skills?  Our weekly classes focus on food & nutrition topics, basic finance topics, inexpensive family fun, and a variety of other topics.  Please click here for more details regarding each class or register using our Interactive Form (below).

Classes subject to cancellation if less than 10 individuals have preregistered. Invite your friends and join us!

*Preregistration needs to be paid by 5pm the day prior to the class,  Thank you!

To register for specific classes, use our INTERACTIVE REGISTRATION FORM (can be filled out on the computer, printed and mailed), or click here for a PDF version of the registration form.