USU Extension
Washington County Office
Visit USU Extension Washington County 4-HPhone
435-634-5706
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Closed 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Washington Resources
Becoming an Outdoors Woman - Registration Open!
Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) is a nonprofit educational program offering hands-on workshops to adult women ages 18 and older.
BOW Workshops are for you, if you:
- have always wanted to try outdoor activities, but have never had the opportunity;
- would like to learn new skills surrounded by supportive and enthusiastic instructors and students; or
- would like to meet other women interested in the outdoors.
Use promo code: Earlybird25 for $25 off if registered before Jan. 20.
How We Can Help
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.
More Information
- Utah Livestock Auctions:
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:
- Soil Testing
- Plant Diagnostic Lab
- Elevations and Frost Dates for Washington County
- Safe Spring Planting Guide
- Pruning the Orchard
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 435-634-5706.
Home
Family
Food
- Canning Altitude Chart
- EFNEP Program
- Create Better Health (SNAP-Ed) - Formerly known as "Food $ense"
- Food Safety Managers Online Course
- USDA Canning Guide
- Master Preserver Course
Lifeskills
- Becoming an Outdoor's Woman (BOW) registration opening soon!
- Washington County Sewing Conference
To join, login, register for events, or volunteer please visit 4h.zsuite!
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.
Science/STEM Education
Explore our site to learn more!
USU Extension Washington County Contact Information
Amanda D. Ali
Program Evaluator | Rural Online Initiative | Washington County
Paul Hill
Extension Professor | Rural Online Initiative | Washington County Director
Andrea Schmutz
Extension Assistant Professor | Washington County
Benjamin Scow
Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor | Agriculture & 4H | Washington County