Justen Smith
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Director Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Department | Extension Professor

Contact Information
Office Location: Davis CountyPhone: 435-919-1331
Email: justen.smith@usu.edu
Additional Information:
Awards
Continued Excellence Award, 2022
Epsilon Sigma Phi
Meritorious Service Award, 2021
National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals
Distinguished Service Award, 2020
Epsilon Sigma Phi
Diversity Multicultural Team Award, 2020
Epsilon Sigma Phi
Distinguished Service Award, 2018
National Association of County Agricultural Agents
International Service Award, 2015
National Epsilon Sigma Phi Association
JCEP National Service Award, 2013
Joint Council of Extension Professionals
Epsilon Sigma Phi Presidential Award, 2012
National Epsilon Sigma Phi
President Award, Utah Association of Extension 4-H Workers, 2008
Davis County Service Award, 2007
Distinguished Service Award (DSA), 2007
National Association of Extension 4-H Agents
Agent Team Award, 2007
Publications | Abstracts
- Kock, T., Haynes, C., Slater, T., Smith, J., (2015). An Assessment of the AGNR Faculty Ambitions for International Leadership Opportunities. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education.
- Smith, J.O, Kock, T.K, (2014). Measurable Changes in Pre-Post Test Scores for Iraqi 4-H Volunteer Leader's Knowledge of Animal Science Production Principles. . Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education
- Kock, T., Smith, J., (2013). Measurable changes in pre-post test scores in Iraqi 4-H Volunteer Leader’s knowledge of Animal Science production principles. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education.
- Chapman, C., Smith, J., (2013). THE EAST AFRICAN REFUGEE GOAT PROJECT OF UTAH: DEVELOPING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF UNDERSERVED AUDIENCES. Colorado State University Cooperative Extension
- Carter, D., Jensen, J.C, Patterson, R., Rothlisberger, D., Smith, J., Williams, S.R, (2013). UTAH 4-H LIVESTOCK TESTING PROGRAM.
- Smith, J., Kock, T., Guy, S.M, Turnbull, J., (2011). Livestock Industry Development and Education in Afghanistan: Views from the Producers. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education.
- Smith, J., Kock, T., Guy, S.M, Turnbull, J., Livestock Industry Development and Education in Afghanistan: Views from the Producers.
- Carter, D., Patterson, R., Rothlisberger, D., Smith, J., Williams, S.R, (2010). ABS--4-H Livestock Testing Program-Ext Annual. Utah State University Extension Annual Planning and Professional Development Conference
- Smith, J., (2009). Post war education of small ruminant farmers of the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon.. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education.
- Smith, J., (2009). Post war education of small ruminant farmers of the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon.. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education.
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Fact Sheets
- Chapman, C., Smith, J., (2015). Intermountain Meat Goat Production Calendar.
- Chapman, C., Smith, J., (2015). Signs of Kidding and Care During and After Kids are Born.
- Smith, J., Anderson, K., MacArthur, S., (2015). 4-H Horse Basics: First Aid and Vital Signs.
- Smith, J., Smith, S., Rowan, L., Calle, O., (2000). Mastitis: definición, tratamiento, y prevención. In Spanish. Washington State University Publications
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Curriculum
- Smith, J., MacArthur, S., (2016). Discover 4-H Pack Goats Clubs.
- Smith, J., Garlick, A., (2016). Goat Cheese Making. 4-H Discover Club Series.
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Journal Articles
Academic Journal
- Dallin, J., Hadfield, J., Garcia, M., Sulser, A.R, Nelson, R., Smith, J., Heaton, K., Greenhalgh, L., (2020). A Comparison of Genetic Abnormality Frequencies in a Population of Utah Commercial and Market Show Hogs. Journal of the National Association of County Agriculture Agents, 13:1
- Smith, J., Goodspeed, J., Gunnell, J., Olsen, S.H, (2017). Baby animal days: An innovative approach to funding and marketing urban Extension programs. Journal of Extension
- Kock, T., Hafer, J., Smith, J., Turnbull, J., (2015). A year after it started: The benefits of the Iraqi 4-H program- A view from the youth, parents, and volunteer leaders of the Dar Al Salaam 4-H Club. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education., 22:2
- Smith, J., Kock, T., Garcia, Z., Suyundikov, A., (2015). Measurable changes in pre-post test scores in Iraqi 4-H Volunteer Leader’s knowledge of Animal Science production principles. Journal of Youth Development, 10:2
- Kock, T., Hafer, J., Smith, J., Turnbull, J., (2014). Does Technology Transfer Work? Assessing the Outcomes and Impact of the USAID-Inma Iraq Agribusiness Program.. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education., 21:2
- Smith, J., (2012). Post-War Extension Education of Small Ruminant Farmers Of The Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. Journal of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents, 5:2
- Jensen, J.C, Carter, D., Patterson, R., Rothlisberger, D., Smith, J., Williams, S.R, (2012). Effectiveness of Livestock Testing in Increasing Participant Knowledge. Journal of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents, 5:1
- Smith, J.O, (2009). 4-H Donated Meat Program: a model for service. Journal of Youth Development, 4:1
- Evans, P., McKendrick, S., Smith, J., (2008). Youth Competitors Gain Benefits from Horse Show Judges� Training Program. Journal of Youth Development, Volume 2, Iss 3, on-line.
- Smith, J., (2007). Cultures Around the World: A unique approach to youth cultural diversity education. Journal of Youth Development, In press.
- Roueche, J.M, Smith, J., (2005). Building communities through service learning. Journal of Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters, 82, 118-122.
- Smith, J., (2005). Cultures of the World: A youth cultural diversity education program.. Journal of the Utah Academy., 82, 123-128.
- Smith, J., (2005). Agricultural development in Armenia: Overview of a successful Extension project. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, 12(1), 85-90.
Professional Journal
- Roueche, J.M, Smith, J., (2005). Cultures of the world. Journal of Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters, 82, 123-128.
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | MultiMedia
Video
- Sagers, S., Smith, J., (2009). Cultures Around the World-Italy.
- Smith, J., (2008). Cultures Around the World-Armenia.
- Smith, J., (2008). Cultures Around the World-Australia.
- Smith, J., (2008). Cultures Around the World-Ecuador.
- Smith, J., (2008). Cultures Around the World-France.
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Technical Reports
Other Reports
- Smith, J., (2011). Feedlot Activity Plan: Al Naeem Association Goba Beef Cattle Feedlot. United States Agency for International Development
- Smith, J., (2011). Feedlot Activity Plan: Al-Juburi Group Kirkuk Beef Cattle Feedlot. United States Agency for International Development
- Smith, J., (2011). Feedlot Activity Plan: Al-Nahreen Association for Agriculture Development Al-Qosh Beef Cattle Feedlot. United States Agency for International Development
- Smith, J., (2011). Feedlot Activity Plan: Al-Okwa Assocation Bartillah Beef Cattle Feedlot. United States Agency for International Development
- Smith, J., (2011). Feedlot Activity Plan: Dhia Al-Nor Agriculture Association Taji Lamb Feedlot. United States Agency for International Development
- Smith, J., (2011). Feedlot Activity Plan: Dijat Al-Kheir Company Saweera Lamb Feedlot. United States Agency for International Development
- Smith, J., (2011). Feedlot Activity Plan: Hawks of Iraq Babil Lamb Feedlot. United States Agency for International Development
- Smith, J., (2011). Feedlot Activity Plan: Mohalibiya Beef Cattle Feedlot. United States Agency for International Development
- Smith, J., (2011). Feedlot Activity Plan: Nimr Al-Jezera Company Fallujah Beef Cattle Feedlot. United States Agency for International Development
- Smith, J., (2011). Feedlot Activity Plan: Shavin Company Blann Lamb and Beef Cattle Feedlot, Duhok. United States Agency for International Development
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Other
Other
- Smith, J., (2007). Leaders honor county's 4-H for helping others. Standard Examiner *
- Smith, J., (2007). 4-H Meat Program. Standard Examiner *
- Smith, J., (2007). 4-H Donated Meat Program. Educational Fact Sheet *
- Smith, J., (2007). Cultures Around the World: A cultural diversity education program. ESP Connections National Newsletter *
- Smith, J., (2007). Extend Extension. Standard Examiner *
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.