USU Extension
Morgan County Office

Address
48 W. Young Street | PO Box 855
Morgan, UT 84050

Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m - 5:00 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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Free Financial Wellness Classes
March 17 or 19 - How to Protect Your Credit from Fraud
You've heard that monitoring your credit report is important, but you might not know how-or why-to do it. Learning how to review your credit reports is one of the best ways to protect yourself against fraud.
March 24 - Budget Like a Boss
You've heard that budgeting matters, but it's not always about cutting back-it's about gaining clarity and confidence.
March 26 - Managing My Mortgage
Once you have a mortgage, there's a lot to consider. Our expert homebuyer educator will teach you how to manage payments, equity, and available assistance.
March 31 - Teaching Children About Money Management
How can children learn the value of budgeting and saving? We'll share tips to involve them in the family budget so they can build healthy financial habits from an early age.

Registration

Free Financial Wellness Classes
April 2 - Estate Planning Basics
Our experts will guide you through a toolkit to help you understand the importance of having an estate plan. Creating an estate plan ensures your legacy is carried out as you envision and provides clarity and protection for your loved ones.
April 7 or 9 - Understanding Your Credit Score: Secrets Revealed
Learn the tricks of the trade to build or rebuild a strong credit score. Say goodbye to uncertainty and hello to being in control.
April 14 - How to Protect Your Finances from Fraud
We'll cover practical security measures you can take now and guide you through the steps to take if you become a victim of fraud.
April 16 - Preparing Your Finances for Retirement
Join accredited financial counselors who will guide you in making informed decisions to assess retirement readiness.
April 21 - Budget-Friendly Tips for a Fantastic Summer
A realistic budget is a key tool that can help you stay within your means while still maximizing fun. Learn some tips on how to set up a budget for your summer activities.
April 23 - Funding Your First Home in a High-Priced Market
We'll show you how to bridge the gap between your current savings and the home you want without overextending your financial future.
April 28 or 30 - No More Guessing Investing Part I
In the first part of this 2-part series, we'll break down the fundamentals of investing and share straightforward approaches to help you take control of your financial future.

Spring Webinar Registration

Spring Garden Tune-Up Ogden Botanical Gardens on March 31 at 4:00 pm.
Learn how to start your irrigation for the year, basic tool upkeep, and garden bed prep. Your garden will thank you for coming to this class!
$10 to register, use the QR code or click the link below.

Spring Garden Tune-Up

4-H Impacts

Morgan County 4-H is committed to serving our youth and community and we are making a remarkable effort in these times to plan and execute safe and meaningful programs for all Morgan County residents. Below are just a couple of the virtual programs that were implemented during the pandemic and the impact they had on our community.

February 2022

Summer 2021

November 2020

May 2020

How We Can Help

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

Morgan County 4-H

Nicole Reed

4-H Program Coordinator II

Office Number: 801-829-3472

nicole.reed@usu.edu

Nicole Reed is a dedicated 4-H Youth Development professional with more than a decade of leadership and program development experience. Raised in Idaho, she was actively involved in 4-H for 12 years, participating at the county, district, state, and national levels.

After earning her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Idaho State University, Nicole began her career as a 4-H Program Coordinator in Lincoln County, Idaho. While working full-time, she pursued and completed her Master’s degree in Agricultural Education with an emphasis in 4-H Youth Development from the University of Idaho, graduating in December 2014. During her graduate studies, she also worked in the State 4-H Office.

Nicole currently serves as the 4-H Program Coordinator in Morgan County. Throughout her career, she has authored curricula and educational publications, developed and implemented innovative youth programs, received national awards, and held leadership roles at the state, regional, and national levels. She is passionate about the impact 4-H has on young people and remains committed to helping youth build skills, confidence, and leadership for the future.

What is 4-H?

4-H is for boys and girls, grades K-12. The program emphasizes "learning by doing" for the growth and development of youth. 4-H is the nation's largest Positive Youth Development Program. Through our unique partnership with USU Extension we are able to provide opportunities for youth throughout Utah! 4-H offers a wide variety of programs, after school, projects, contests, camps and events from livestock to sewing, and leadership to robotics!

4-H is run through volunteer-led clubs. 4-H clubs are a safe place to explore new interests, learn through trial and error and make new friends --all while having the support of a caring mentor.

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Helpful Resources

Achievement Night
Afterschool
Cloverbuds
Teen Council
2026 Summer Camps Coming Soon

Horse
Jr Livestock
Jr Livestock Auction
Rabbits
Morgan County Fair
2026 Fair Book Morgan County and State COMING SOON
4-H Scholarship

Agriculture

Maggi Mathews

Maggi Mathews

Extension Assistant Professor

Morgan County Office: (Wednesdays) 801-829-3472

Weber County Office: 801-399-8208

maggi.mathews@usu.edu

Maggi Mathews is the Agriculture Extension Assistant Professor for Utah State in Weber and Morgan Counties. She graduated from USU with a bachelors in Soils and Sustainable Food Production. Before accepting this position, she worked with noxious and invasive weed research lab on USU campus, and Utah Department of Agriculture and Food analyzing invasive weed management in the state of Utah.

Public Pasture Evaluation for Morgan County Residents

Extension is offering a weekly public pasture evaluation for Morgan County residents. By appointment on Wednesday's. Call us today at 801-829-3472 or email maggi.mathews@usu.edu to schedule a time.

Family, Finance & Food

Amanda Christensen

Amanda Christensen, AFC

Extension Professor, County Director

Utah Money Matters Blog

Amanda was hired as an Extension Educator in 2009. She is an Accredited Financial Counselor specializing in personal and family finance. She has authored fact sheets, grants, national award-winning curriculum, T.V., and radio segments related to personal finance throughout her career.

801-829-3472 | amanda.christensen@usu.edu