What is USU Extension?

With offices covering Utah's 29 counties, Utah State University Extension provides research-based community education, resources and programs in the areas of agriculture and natural resources; business and community; food, health, and wellness; home, finance, and relationships; and 4-H and youth.

Flooding Preparations

For more information on how to protect against potential flooding in your area, visit the Cache County website and contact your local municiplality for more details. 

Cache Gardener's Almanac

View the bookmark to get tips for your yard and garden!

Water Wise Resources

Find information through website, webinars, and factsheets on how to be effective and efficient with your water use this year. These resources cover a wide variety of topics on being conservative with water use, such as lawn watering, drip irrigation, drought tolerant gardens, and more!

How We Can Help

USU Extension offers expertise and pertinent information specific to the needs of our county

Cache County Crop School 2023

Promoting Success in Agriculture for People with Disabilities and Their Families
Cache County Weed Control
Pasture Fertility
Weed Management
Water Conservation and Irrigation
Farming, Stress, and Mental Health
Managing Birds in Agricultural Landscapes

Cache County Agriculture

News

As the Snow Melts

Other western states also received record snow levels. It was a rough time for cattle producers finding newborn calves in the snow and snowstorms. If you have fall grains planted, you will and should be worried about snow mold.

See All News

Publications

Research

Fortifying Farms and Ranches Against Weed Invasion

Although there is a lot of truth to the above statement, anyone who has made a living in agriculture on a farm or ranch would probably agree that the list of certainties could easily be expanded to include weeds. Since the time of the earliest U.S. settle...

Spring Gardening 2023

2023 Spring Garden Series

This spring series of garden-related classes and workshops are sponsored by USU Extension. Each workshop will offer participants a hands-on educational experience that is sure to help any backyard hobbyist become a better gardener.

Classes held February - June. Save your spot today!

Check out the Spring Garden Series Presentations!

Virtual Workshops:

Cache Gardeners Almanac Bookmark

Click the image below to view the bookmark!

The Gardener's Almanac - Timely Tips for the Yard and Garden

USU Extension Pocket Gardener

Click below for more information!

Pocket Gardener

Canning Class

Pressure Canning Lid Testing Days

Our pressure canning testing days are Monday through Friday of each week. Mondays are free, Tuesday-Fridays there will be a $5.00 charge (cash or card accepted). No appointment is necessary. Call our office with any questions, 435-752-6263. Check out the most recent Cache County Food Processing Times!

We have cooking appliances available for renting!

Items for rent are $2.00 per weekday for each.

  • Food Dehydrator
  • Pressure Cooker
  • Food Strainer
  • Dutch Oven
  • Water Bath Canner

Class Topics

  • Nutrition
  • Health and Wellness
  • Food Preservation
  • Emergency Preparedness (Food Storage, Water Storage, 72 Hr. Kits, etc.)
Contact Jenna Dyckman to schedule a class to be taught for your organization. Classes can be taught to children, youth, adults, and seniors.

Current Programs

Children/Youth
  • Supermarket Spy
    • Visit Lee's Marketplace for a fun scavenger hunt while grocery shopping 
  • Level Up! with Wellness Program
    • Coming soon to a library near you! Sign up for this FREE program and receive a booklet with 6 weeks worth of information and fun activities to help you level up your wellness!
Adults
Canning Series

Basics of Home Canning
- All Basic Canning classes are FREE and held at the Cache County Extension office (179 N. Main Street #111, Logan) from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sign up today!
    • March 7th
    • April 4th
    • May 16th
    • August 3rd
  • Hands-On Canning Series - Each Hands-On Canning class is $6 and held at the Cache County Extension office (179 N. Main Street #111, Logan) from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sign up today!
    • February 2nd - Soup (SOLD OUT)
    • February 23rd - Meat (SOLD OUT)
    • March 21st - Vegetables (SOLD OUT)
    • April 12th - Fruit (SOLD OUT)
    • May 18th - Jams/Jellies (SOLD OUT)
    • August 17th - Salsa/Tomatoes (SOLD OUT)
    • September 6th - Apples

Publications

Follow us on Instagram at @USUHealthyLiving
For more information visit, extension.usu.edu/nutrition/

USU Extension Cache County Contact Information

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Sarah Best

Create Better Health Ambassador | Cache County

Mobile: (435) 757-0379

sarah.best@usu.edu

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Blake Clark

Program Coordinator | Outdoor Education | Cache County

435-752-6263

blake.clark@usu.edu

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Justin Clawson

Justin Clawson

Extension Assistant Professor | Agriculture & Natural Resources | Cache County

435-752-6263

justin.clawson@usu.edu

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Jenna Dyckman

Jenna Dyckman

Extension Assistant Professor | Cache County

435-752-6263

jenna.dyckman@usu.edu

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Courtney Freeze

Courtney Freeze

4-H Horse & Livestock Coordinator

(435)-752-6263

courtney.freeze@usu.edu

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Anny Galvin

Create Better Health Ambassador | Spanish Speaking | Cache County

anae.galvin@usu.edu

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JayDee Gunnell

Extension Professor | Horticulture | Cache County Director

(435)-752-6263

jaydee.gunnell@usu.edu

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Dana Iasbarrone

Staff Assistant | Cache County

dana.iasbarrone@usu.edu

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Rachel Jensen

Marketing Assistant | Cache County

rachel.h.jensen@usu.edu

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Elise Jenson

4-H Program Coordinator | Cache County

435-752-6263

elise.simkins@usu.edu

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Timothy Keady

Timothy Keady

Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor | Health and Wellness | HEART Initiative

435-752-6263

tim.keady@usu.edu

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Jenny Kearl

Program Coordinator | Cache Makers | Cache County

(435)-915-6253

jenny.kearl@usu.edu

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Ingrid Sanchez

Ingrid Sanchez

Create Better Health Ambassador | Spanish Speaking | Cache County

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