USU Extension
Duchesne County Office

Address
Irene Hansen Building 50 East 100 South St Duchesne, UT 84021

Hours
Monday - Friday
10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.

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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.

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

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Duchesne County Fair Livestock Show

You must be a member of the local FFA or 4-H and live in Duchesne County to enter the Market Divisions of this show.
Beef Tagging Deadline is: April 26, 2025
Hog, Sheep, & Goat tagging Deadline is : June 4, 2025

Duchesne County Fair 4-H Exhibit Hall

You must a youth member of 4-H to enter in the Exhibit hall Deadline for entries is July 26, 2025

2024 4-H Exhibit Hall Rules
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4-H Teen Council

We have a fun and industrious group of teens working towards bettering their community and themselves. Members of the teen council participate in service projects, group activities, and in helping younger 4-H members. If you are interested in joining, applications are accepted from September 1st to October 1st of every year. Contact our office for more information. 435-738-2133.

2024 Teen Council Application

4-H Horse Program

This program is for all youth interested in caring for, showing, and learning about horses. Members of this group can participate in horse shows held throughout the summer. We have two horse clubs The Neola Horse Club and the Duchesne Dustbusters. Contact our office for more information. 435-738-2133.

2025 Horse Show Schedule:
All will held at the Duchesne Centennial Events Center
Friday May 30, 2025 (Evening) In Hand & 2 Hand
Saturday May 31, 2025 (Day) All other Project Horses

Friday June 6, 2025 (Evening) In Hand & 2 Hand
Saturday June 7, 2025 (Day) All other project horses

Glow In The Dark Barrel Race Fundraiser
June 27, 2025 Neola Arena

Friday July 5, 2023 (Evening) In Hand & 2 Hand
Saturday July 6, 2023 (Day) All other project horses

State Horse Show for Finalists of the County Shows
September 17-20, 2025
Horse Resources
Horse Study Guide Book 1 (Juniors, Intermediate & Senior)
Horse Study Guide Book 2 (Intermediates and Seniors)
2025 Rule Book

View our 4-H Event Planning Guide

Call the 4-H office at (435)738-1140 for more information or email Katrina at katrina.spencer@usu.edu

The USU Extension office in Duchesne County offers a wide range of materials and resources related to livestock, crops, soils, agriculture profitability, weed control, farm and ranch management, range, home horticulture, gardening, insects and water management.

Duchesne County is located in the Uintah Basin in the eastern part of Utah. Its agricultural base is mainly made up of cattle, hay and sheep.

The base includes:

30,651 head of beef cows
7,525 head of sheep
46,079 acres of hay
3,309 acres of corn

The the average annual total value of crops and livestock products produced is $46,047,000.

Please feel free to browse through the links. If you have suggestions on topics that would be of interest to Duchesne County producers, please contact us by phone, email, or stop by the office.

Soil & Hay Testing – Get the Most Out of Your Land!

Maximize your soil and feed quality with our expert testing services. Utah State University Extension offers a wide range of soil and hay testing to help you make informed decisions for healthier crops and livestock.

How It Works:
- Stop by our office to pick up the sampling tools.
- Collect your samples with our easy-to-follow guidelines.
- We’ll send them off for analysis and help you interpret the results.

Have questions? Give us a call at 435-738-1140 or visit us in person—we’re happy to help!

USU Hay Testing Steps

USU Soil Testing Steps

Ag & Natural Resources Event Calendar and Newsletters

Utah State University Extension - Duchesne County provides a variety of resources designed to strengthen and enrich your life. We focus on helping individuals and families access and utilize resources such as financial management, community services, food safety, nutrition, and overall well-being.

Food Safety & Preservation

Whether you are a new or experienced canner, you have come to the right place. At Utah State University Extension our goal is to provide home canning resources so that your experience is satisfying and leaves you with the assurance that the food you preserve at home is safe and the highest quality possible. It is suggested to test your canner lid yearly, if you would like us to test your canner lid. This can be done at our new Duchesne Office during normal office hours, please call
435-738-1140.

Canning Resources:

National Center For Home Preservation

USU Extension - Preserving the Harvest

Duchesne County Processing Times

Did you know that because Utah's elevation ranges dramatically, canning in our state requires special attention and changes to canning times and pressures? See the chart links below for specific DUCHESNE COUNTY recommendations for high elevations followed by further information and resources.

Duchesne, Roosevelt, Myton and neighboring Areas processing times

Tabiona, Fruitland, Altamont and Neighboring Areas processing times