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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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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
- Master Remote Work Professional
- Utah Master Naturalist
- Utah Pesticide CEUs
- Yard and Garden
County Office Locations
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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Our Impact
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.
Crops
The USU Extension crops team has built upon and synchronized existing programs to develop several new and exciting efforts to help better inform, educate, and assist the agriculture industry in Utah.
COVID-19
HEART brings unique academic resources into communities, partnering locally and nationally to address the opioid epidemic and other pressing public health issues.
Create Better Health (SNAP-Ed)
Through comprehensive programming that addresses the needs of both individuals and communities, Create Better Health (SNAP-Ed) makes the healthy choice become the easy choice.
Mental Health Programs
To combat the issue of suicide and aid in providing information about mental health, Utah State University Extension has created a team focused on providing preventative mental health education throughout Utah.