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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

Salt Lake County is a very diverse and urban county, and therefore there isn't much traditional agriculture occuring. However, there has been a large increase in urban agricultural practices, including small plot farming, backyard chickens and bees, and general gardening.  USU Extension provides a wealth of resources for those just staring out, or seasoned urban farmers - check out the resources below or call our office for more information.

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Wildlife in the City?

Salt Lake County is in a prime residential and recreational location due to our close proximity to undeveloped and rural areas. However, with outdoor recreation becoming increasingly popular, and a large urban – wildlife interface in our communities, there's an increased risk of human-wildlife interactions and a rise in citizens concerned about how to be safe in these areas. As Utah continues to grow, and as humans and wildlife compete for space, the number of human-wildlife conflicts will only increase.

As a partners on the Wild Aware Utah program, USU Extension experts assist in providing information and resources aimed at creating awareness throughout Utah that will foster new attitudes towards wildlife and motivate behavior changes in people, resulting in minimizing conflicts with Utah wildlife.

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Utah Urban and Small Farms Conference/Diversified Agriculture Consortium

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The Urban and Small Farms Conference is a two day multi track professional conference for urban and small acreage growers held in mid to late February each year.  The conference focuses on berry and fruit production, vegetable production, direct marketing, business resources, local food programs, and federal and state agency resources, to help Utah farmers and producers build better businesses. 

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Salt Lake County Urban Farming Program

Check out resources and information on Urban Farming provided by our partners at Salt Lake County.

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Agricultural Resources

The links below offer additional information via partner websites and USU Extension Fact Sheets. 

Utah State University Extension-Salt Lake County offers a wide array of resources to strengthen and enrich your life. We focus on how individuals and families obtain and use resources such as money, time, human capital, material resources, and community services. By exploring relationships between individuals, families and the economy we see the impact that public issues, policies and programs have on family economic well-being.

From food to family finance to relationships, our experts can help!

To join, login, register for events, or volunteer please visit 4h.zsuite.org or for more information visit USU Extension Salt Lake County 4-H

USU Extension Salt Lake County Contact Information

 

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Andree Walker
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Andreé Walker Bravo

Director of County Operations | Salt Lake County Director

(385)-468-4825

andree.walker@usu.edu

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Zeynab Ahmed
Zeynab Ahmed

Zeynab Ahmed

Digital Marketing and Website Design

(385) 368-1232

a02459408@usu.ed

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Sage Allen
Sage Allen

Sage Allen

Outdoor Program Coordinator | Salt Lake County

(385)-468-4817

sage.allen@usu.edu

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Shauna Bagley
Shauna Bagley

Shauna Bagley

Staff Assistant | Salt Lake County

(385) 468-4835

shauna.bagley@usu.edu

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Sunny Bird

Staff Assistant | Salt Lake County

(385)-468-4820

sunny.bird@usu.edu

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Amy Campbell
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Amy Campbell

Amy Campbell

Peer Support Services Project Coordinator | Salt Lake County

385-468-4836

amy.campbell@usu.edu

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Peiru Chen

Peiru Chen

Language Learning Coordinator - Mandarin

peiru.chen@usu.edu

Kelan Combe
Salt Lake County
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Kelan Combe

Kelan Combe

Program Coordinator II | Empowering Financial Wellness | Salt Lake County

kelan.combe@usu.edu

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Ginger Dalde
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Ginger Dalde

Ginger Dalde

Program Coordinator | Salt Lake County

(385) 468-4824

ginger.dalde@usu.edu

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Allie Garlick

Allie Garlick

Equine Assisted Services Extension Assistant Professor | Davis and Salt Lake Counties

435-919-1340

allie.garlick@usu.edu

Beckie Hales
Salt Lake County
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Deborah Ivie
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Deborah Ivie

Deborah Ivie

Extension Assistant Professor | 4-H STEAM Programs, Afterschool

(801) 300-5680

deborah.ivie@usu.edu

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Melanie Jewkes
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Melanie Jewkes

Melanie Jewkes

Extension Professor | Family & Consumer Sciences | Salt Lake County

385-468-4838

melanie.jewkes@usu.edu

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Laurie  Markisich

Laurie Markisich

Create Better Health Ambassador | Salt Lake County

385-468-4820

laurie.markisich@usu.edu

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Lauren Olsen
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Lauren Olsen

Lauren Olsen

Project Coordinator | Empowering Financial Wellness | Salt Lake County

385-468-4830

lauren.olsen@usu.edu

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Vernon Parent

Vernon Parent

Extension Professor | Leadership & Civic Engagement

(385) 468-4832

vernon.parent@usu.edu

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Salt Lake County
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Jennifer Parke

Jennifer Parke

Create Better Health Ambassador | Salt Lake County

385-468-4820

a02407292@usu.edu

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Lisa Schainker
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Salt Lake County
Lisa Schainker

Lisa Schainker

Extension Assistant Professor Family & Consumer Sciences | Salt Lake County

385-468-4816

lisa.schainker@usu.edu

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laura streeter
Laura Streeter

Laura Streeter

Create Better Health Ambassador | Salt Lake County

385-468-4820

laura.streeter@usu.edu

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Denise  Taylor

Denise Taylor

Program Coordinator, Level 1, STEM and Strategic Partnerships

801-913-8419

k.denise.taylor@usu.edu

Salt Lake County 4-H
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Kelly  Tippetts

Kelly Tippetts

Program Assistant | 4-H | Salt Lake County

(385) 468-4822

kelly.tippetts@usu.edu

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Pam Van Wagoner
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Pam Van Wagoner

Pam Van Wagoner

STEM & FCS Program Coordinator | Salt Lake County

(801)-604-5531

pamela.vanwagoner@usu.edu

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Sandra Vera

Sandra Vera

Create Better Health Ambassador | Spanish Speaking | Salt Lake County

385-468-4820

sandra.vera@usu.edu

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Vincenza  Vicari-Bentley

Vincenza Vicari-Bentley

Empowering Financial Wellness Program Coordinator | Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC) | Salt Lake County

(808)-773-0952

vincenza.vicari-bentley@usu.edu

Katie Wagner
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Katie  Wagner

Katie Wagner

Extension Associate Professor | Horticulture | Salt Lake County

(385) 468-4826

katie.wagner@usu.edu

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McKenzie Walsh

McKenzie Walsh

Ext FCS Housing Program Coord | HUD Certified Housing Counselor | Certified Personal Financial Counselor| Salt Lake County

(385) 468-4838 Ext 84842

McKenzie.walsh@usu.edu

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Alicia Wilcox

Alicia Wilcox

Family Peer Support Specialist Trainer and Project Manager | Utah State University Health Extension | Salt Lake County

385-468-4846

alicia.wilcox@usu.edu

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Katie Wilder
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Katie Wilder

Katie Wilder

Program Coordinator | 4-H | Salt Lake County

(385)-468-4822

katie.weber@usu.edu

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