Spider encounters in Utah increase in the fall as spiders near the end of their lives and search for mates and lay egg sacks. These behaviors often occur indoors, causing more spider encounters and increasing the number of unnecessarily feared or killed s...
Being in love is exciting and wonderful, and for some people, it’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of romance. Many people spend more time planning for a wedding than they spend planning for a marriage. Before deciding to tie the knot, consider the...
If you have troublesome clay, sandy, or loam-y Utah soil, fall is the time to do something about it. We’re not talking expensive soil enhancers. Instead, you might try to grow a cover crop. Sheriden Hansen shares what kinds of crops to plant now to get yo...
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We partner with communities across Utah to tackle complex problems that require Utah State University's world-leading expertise. With an established and trusted presence in every county, we provide access to research, expertise and relationships essential for Utah's social, economic and environmental needs.
See the tremendous impacts USU Extension is having in Utah, including impacts on mental health and a statewide survey identifying critical issues for Utah's communities.
USU Extension professionals are working every day in Utah, and we have not stopped or slowed our services through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Utah AITC provides resources to teachers and students, grades PreK-12, to increase agricultural literacy through education.
Highlights from 4-H program impacts for the past year, including: statistics for 2020, 4-H program for refugees and new americans, adult volunteer training, health and wellness, 4-H mentoring and 4-H university.
