USU Extension
Cache County Office

Thursday, April 2, Pruning Landscape Trees and Shrubs at Anderson’s Seed and Garden from 6:30-8:00p

• Pruning is one of the most daunting outdoor tasks for homeowners. This hands-on workshop, taught by JayDee Gunnell - Horticulturist with USU Extension, will teach participants about the proper practices behind pruning fruit trees and ornamental plants.

Saturday, April 4, Container Gardening ($15) at Logan IFA Country Store from 10:00-11:30a

• Come visit with JayDee Gunnell - Horticulturist with USU Extension, to learn the basics of container gardening.

Saturday, April 11, Backyard Berries at Cache Valley Nursery from 10:00-11:30a

• Learn how to have the best small fruit production in your backyard.

Thursday, April 16, Fruit Tree Grafting ($35) at Anderson’s Seed and Garden from 6:30-8:00p

• Come and learn the art and science behind grafting fruit trees. USU Extension Agent, Mike Pace, will teach this hands-on workshop. Participants will be able to take home two of their personally grafted apple trees.

Thursday, April 23, Season Long Color ($15) at The Logan Greenhouse from 6:30-8:00p

• Come learn from JayDee Gunnell - Horticulturist with USU Extension, about the wide variety of plants that will add season long splendor to your landscape. Participants will each receive one perennial to add to their landscape.

Thursday, April 30, Backyard Berries at Anderson’s Seed and Garden from 6:30-8:00p

• Learn how to have the best small fruit production in your backyard.

Saturday, May 2, Season Long Color ($15) at Logan IFA Country Store from 10:00-11:30a

• Come learn from JayDee Gunnell - Horticulturist with USU Extension, about the wide variety of plants that will add season long splendor to your landscape. Participants will each receive one perennial to add to their landscape.

Saturday, May 16, Tree Selection and Care at Cache Valley Nursery from 10:00-11:30a

• Learn about the different types of trees to grow in your yard and the best way to care for them.

Diabetes Plate Method - April 14th at 11:00am
Together we will make a delicious and nutritious Italian chicken foil dinner.

Carbohydrates - April 21st at 11:00am
Load up on flavor as we make a beef stroganoff and steamed broccoli.

Protein & Glucose Control - April 28th at 11:00am
Explore new recipes with our corn, quinoa, and black bean salad.

Fiber, Healthy Fats, and Snacks - May 5th at 11:00am
We will make yummy leftover breakfast tacos.

Knowing why you need to change your diet to manage diabetes symptoms is one thing, actually making those changes can be a struggle. Join us from the comfort of your own kitchen as we make delicious and diabetes appropriate meals together. Each week in this series we will discuss specific topics about diabetes to help you better manage your symptoms.

We will also make a recipe during each class to help you learn how to incorporate the principles we are teaching in class into your the meals you choose to eat.  Each class will feature an easy to prepare recipe that is appropriate for someone with diabetes to eat.  We will email you the recipe and shopping list one week before the class so that you can be prepared to cook along with us!

Are you interested in preserving your garden harvest? Whether beginner or experienced, this Zoom webinar series is for you!
‌This class series will teach the basics of preserving food safely. It will cover why following the tested and reliable recipes when preserving is important and where to go for safe, updated scientifically tested procedures. This class series will cover the basics of canning and all canners will learn tips to build or sharpen their food preservation skills! Each class will include a lecture and a demo of one recipe. Each class is $6.

April 22: Water Bath Canning - Tomatoes and Salsa (6:30-7:30 pm - Zoom)

Join us for an introduction into water bath canning as we discuss canning tomatoes and salsa. Tomatoes are wonderfully versatile veggies that require proper acidifying for food safety. Learn how to keep your jars of tomatoes safe. Also learn the ins and outs of safe home-canned salsa recipes.

April 29: Pressure Canning – Meats and Veggies (6:30-7:30 pm - Zoom)
Join us for an introduction into pressure canning food safely. This class will cover how to can meat and vegetables by using a pressure canner. While only one food will be demonstrated, the process of using pressure canner that will be taught can be applied to all low-acid foods that need to be pressure canned.

May 6: Freeze Drying (6:30-7:30 pm - Zoom)
Join us for an Introduction to Home Freeze Dryers and how to use them for a variety of foods. Cost vs. Savings of purchasing your own freeze dryer will also be discussed.

May 20: Pickling and Fermenting (6:30-7:30 pm - Zoom)
Join us as we explore the basics of pickling and fermenting food. As this topic becomes more and more popular, you want to ensure you are pickling and fermenting food in a safe way. This class will explore tips and resources you can use to create a safe pickled or fermented product.

Date: Wednesday, June 17 (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Thursday, June 18 (7:30 AM - 6:00 PM)
Friday, June 19 (8:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Location: USU South Farm (3580 S Hwy 89/91 Wellsville, UT 84660)
Cost: $40 for all 3 days or $15 for Friday Only

Join USU Extension for the 2026 Utah Sustainable Grazing Workshop! Learn hands-on grazing techniques in this interactive 3-day event. Meals will be provided.

Utah State University Extension is thrilled to host the 2026 Utah Sustainable Grazing Workshop in Cache Valley Utah. This engaging event offers participants the chance to blend the art and science of management-intensive grazing. Combining classroom instruction with hands-on, pasture-based learning, the workshop provides practical experience and valuable insights to help participants master effective grazing techniques. Whether you're a seasoned producer or new to grazing, this workshop is designed to teach by doing and foster meaningful learning.