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The Truth about Ketamine: What You Should Know

The 2023 death of celebrity Matthew Perry placed a spotlight on the dangers of ketamine, as it was determined to be the cause of his death. While promising studies show that ketamine may be effective for some behavioral health conditions, substance use di...

What’s Your Money Personality?

When it comes to money, we all spend differently, but you may not realize how much your money personality influences how you save, invest, and handle debt. Learn how your natural tendencies can help you make better financial decisions and break bad habits...

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What is Extension?

 

Utah State University Extension provides research-based programs and resources with the goal of improving the lives of individuals, families and communities throughout Utah. USU Extension operates through a cooperative agreement between the United States Department of Agriculture, Utah State University, and county governments.

Founded in 1914 as part of the Smith-Lever Act, USU Extension plays a primary role in helping Utah State University fulfill its land-grant mission. Though more than 100 years old, USU Extension is as vital as ever, and perhaps even more so, due to the increased diversity and complexity of the issues people encounter today. The integration of teaching, research, and public service enables USU Extension to respond to critical and emerging issues with research-based, unbiased information.

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Utah State University Extension online courses

To better serve the people of Utah, USU Extension is pleased to offer affordable online courses. We offer courses in many different topic areas, including:

  • Climate Essentials
  • Food Safety
  • Health
  • Homebuyer Education
  • How-to Essentials
  • Certified Remote Work Professional
  • Utah Master Naturalist
  • Utah Pesticide CEUs
  • Yard and Garden
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With locations throughout all of Utah, USU Extension is partnering with people in every county — providing information and expertise to help meet local challenges and help every Utahn thrive.

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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.

Outcomes & Impact Quarterly – Fall Issue 2025

Improving Relationships – Hidden Gems Adventure Guides; Outcomes and Impacts of the Virtual Utah Marriage Celebration; Assessing the Short-Term Outcomes of Erase and Replace: A Series of Health & Wellness Activities; Assessing the Impact of the SNAP-Ed So...

Outcomes & Impact Quarterly – Fall Issue 2024

Innovative Food Security Program: NourishTank; Assessing Community Needs and Concerns in Iron County; Educational Series for Latino Entrepreneurs in Utah; Evaluating the “What's Up Down South” Economic Summit: Transforming Feedback into Value and Relevanc...

Outcomes & Impact Quarterly – Summer Issue 2024

A Process Evaluation of Utah’s Food Security Council; Mental Health Awareness Among Agricultural Workers; The Utah Urban and Small Farms Conference: A Model for Small Acreage Producer Extension Programming; Evaluating Collaborative Range Livestock Educati...

Outcomes & Impact Quarterly – Spring Issue 2024

Balancing Agriculture and Wildlife: The Impact of Elk and Deer Grazing on Farm and Ranch Lands; Providing Pest Management Education for Home Gardeners in Utah; Assessing Parent and Guardian Outcomes for the Be Epic, Escape the Vape Program in Rural Southe...

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