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In difficult economic times, many people consider purchasing chickens as part of their domestic safety net. Raising chickens, however, is distinctly different than stocking up on food storage or bottled water.
Practicing good hygiene, washing hands for at least 20 seconds, covering a cough or sneeze and avoiding contact with others are all important steps to help thwart the spread of coronavirus.
Currently, there is no evidence that the coronavirus spreads via foods. Instead, it is spread person-to-person. This includes spread via an infected person’s bodily fluids that are present in aerosols (coughs or sneezes) and on surfaces.
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.
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:
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.
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.
ROI has created the Master Remote Work Professional certificate course aimed at providing Utah’s rural workforce with education and training for online opportunities in remote employment.
HEART brings unique academic resources into communities, partnering locally and nationally to address the opioid epidemic and other pressing public health issues.
Utah State University Extension has led the way for 105 years in providing non-biased, research-based technical assistance to producers and the Utah agricultural industry.
Our Utah State University Extension family and consumer sciences faculty help individuals and families understand and take steps to achieve financial security.
