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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.

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!

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. 

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

Beef Education Series

USU Extension - Cache County office
179 N. Main Street #111
Logan, UT 84321

March 10 - 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Pasture Planting and Fertilizer - Kevin Jensen

USU Dairy Workshop

March 9 from 10a - 3p at the USU Caine Dairy 
Lunch sponsored by IFA
Topics:
- Utah Dairy Needs Assessment
- Ag Water Optimization
- Utah Dairy Trends and Benchmarks
- Occupational Health
- Managing Feed Costs
- Team Building
- Mental Health
- Preventing Metabolic Issues

Register by March 9th!


Cache County Agriculture

News

Noxious Weeds and Hay

As we approach the winter season, those of us who have been working hard planting, irrigating, and harvesting crops, are welcoming a small break. On top of the care and time that goes into field crops, managing noxious weeds is another thing that a lot of...

Interseeding Legumes Into Existing Pasture

By interseeding legumes into an existing pasture, you are increasing the amount of available nitrogen in your pasture system. This means less fertilizer has to be utilized each year, and pasture quality and yield increases.

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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!

Community Garden

Bridger Park Community Garden

The Bridger Park Community Garden will start accepting applications for garden plots on March 1, 2023! Please keep in mind that raised garden beds are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. We can only reserve your spot once the $25 fee payment has been made. Unfortunately, due to demand, we will not be issuing second plots to anyone.

To reserve a spot, please call Dana at 435-752-6263.

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 
Adults
Diabetes Cooking Class
  • Diabetes Cook-Along Class
    • Bring a friend or loved one and come learn how to manage your diabetes symptoms and discover new cooking techniques to create tasty, diabetes-friendly meals! Participants will also receive a meal during class, a diabetes cookbook, and a chance to win door prizes! Sign up for free today!
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 9th
    • 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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Kelsey Braithwaite

Kelsey Braithwaite

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Carolina Calbimonte

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Blake Clark

Program Coordinator | Outdoor Education | Cache County

(435) 797-0112

blake.clark@usu.edu

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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

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

JayDee Gunnell

Extension Professor | Horticulture | Cache County Director

(435)-752-6263

jaydee.gunnell@usu.edu

Cache County
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Dana Iasbarrone

Staff Assistant | Cache County

dana.iasbarrone@usu.edu

Cache County
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Rachel Jensen

Marketing Assistant | Cache County

rachel.h.jensen@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
Cache County
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Jenny Kearl

Jenny Kearl

Program Coordinator | Cache Makers | Cache County

(435)-915-6253

jenny.kearl@usu.edu

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Ingrid Sanchez

Create Better Health Ambassador | Spanish Speaking | Cache County

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Elise Simkins

4-H Program Coordinator | Cache County

435-752-6263

elise.simkins@usu.edu

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