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

With more than 480 farms covering 217,000 acres in Washington County, and adding more than $7 million in annual production; agriculture is still a strong part of our community. From the open space agriculture provides to the way of life many of us enjoy, keeping a robust and diverse base is important to us.

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Enhancing Washington County's Future: USU Extension's Commitment to Community and Economic Growth

At Utah State University Extension, we are dedicated to fostering community, workforce, and economic development in Washington County through innovative and community-focused programs. After a comprehensive analysis of the community's assets and needs, we have identified six key recommendations to drive our community development efforts:

  1. Build the broadband infrastructure of the future: Ensuring robust broadband connectivity is essential. We are committed to developing state-of-the-art broadband infrastructure and making it accessible and well-known throughout the community.

  2. Integrate housing into economic strategies: Attracting a talented workforce (e.g., remote workers) involves more than job opportunities; it requires a holistic approach that includes affordable and suitable housing options.

  3. Create networking spaces: We are establishing spaces and programs where professionals can collaborate, network, and thrive within the community.

  4. Focus on workforce development: Our efforts are directed towards equipping the local workforce with skills that align with jobs that can be performed anywhere, enhancing their employability in a digital economy.

  5. Attract talent with community connections: We aim to create a welcoming environment that encourages talented individuals with community ties to return, settle, and contribute to local growth.

  6. Invest in quality of life: Enhancing the quality of life in Washington County is paramount. Our programs focus on building a vibrant tech ecosystem and providing amenities that improve living standards.

Our strategy involves the following:

  1. Developing tech clusters: Creating unique, differentiated tech clusters that attract firms, entrepreneurs, and skilled workers.
  2. Cultivating a skilled workforce: Building a diverse and proficient digital workforce through targeted education and training programs.
  3. Ensuring excellent connectivity: Providing reliable and fast broadband connectivity to support digital activities.
  4. Fostering a vibrant community: Offering ample networking opportunities and acceleration programs to build a strong tech community.
  5. Enhancing quality of place: Investing in first-class schools, parks, green spaces, bike lanes, and co-working spaces to create a desirable living environment.

We are also mindful of managing the growth that comes with the influx of tech workers, learning from other areas' experiences with growth-related challenges.

Explore our programs and partnerships

Our initiatives are supported by various programs and partnerships designed to implement these recommendations effectively:

Join us at USU Extension as we work together to build a brighter future for Washington County through innovative programs and community collaboration. For more information about our programs and how you can get involved, please contact paul.hill@usu.edu.  

Learning to garden and landscape in the desert can be very challenging! We have gathered information specific to southwest Utah. Here are some quick links:

For Gardening Resources Visit USU Extension Washington County Gardening!

The Washington County Extension Family Life and Consumer Sciences Program is here to assist the community, families and individuals with information, education and other tools to increase the quality of life in Southern Utah. Our resources can enrich family life with money management skills, parenting and child development education, food and nutrition helps and life skills. For any questions contact Andrea Schmutz at 435-817-6373.

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USDA recommends that pressure canner gauges be tested every year for accuracy. Pressure canner gauges can be tested at our Washington County USU Extension office, 339 S 5500 W. Hurricane, UT 84737.
Please call 435-301-7740 to schedule an appointment.

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4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults. 4-H is the nation’s largest Positive Youth Development Program. 4-H focuses on learning by doing. 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, projects, contests and events from livestock to sewing, and leadership to robotics.

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USU Extension Washington County Contact Information

 

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Rochelle Allen
Rochelle  Allen

Rochelle Allen

Program Coordinator | Washington County

623-398-9101

rochelle.allen@usu.edu

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4-H
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Katarina Aikens

Katarina Aikens

4-H Program Coordinator | Washington County

435-301-7745

katarina.aikens@usu.edu

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Amanda D. Ali

Amanda D. Ali

Program Evaluator | Rural Online Initiative | Washington County

(435)-797-4444

Amanda.Ali@usu.edu

Washington County
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Sabrina Cox
Sabrina Cox

Sabrina Cox

Staff Assistant | Washington County

435-301-7740

sabrina.cox@usu.edu

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Washington County
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Kaydn Ence

Kaydn Ence

Livestock Coordinator | Washington County

(435) 668-8732

k.ence@usu.edu

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Paul Hill
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Paul Hill

Paul Hill

Extension Professor | Rural Online Initiative | Washington County Director

435-301-7740

paul.hill@usu.edu

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Jordan Leonard
Jordan Leonard

Jordan Leonard

Program Coordinator | Washington County

(435)-749-9069

jordan.leonard@usu.edu

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Cheryl  Lines

Cheryl Lines

Create Better Health Ambassador | Washington County

435-301-7740

cheryl.lines@usu.edu

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Linda Newman
Becky Newman

Becky Newman

Staff Assistant | Washington County

435-301-7740

becky.newman@usu.edu

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Andrea Schmutz

Andrea Schmutz

Extension Assistant Professor | Washington County

435-301-7740

andrea.schmutz@usu.edu

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Benjamin Scow
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Benjamin Scow

Benjamin Scow

Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor | Agriculture & 4H | Washington County Extension

435-301-7740

benjamin.scow@usu.edu

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