The Washington County Extension Family Life and Consumer Sciences Program helps the community, families, and individuals by providing information, education, and other tools to improve quality of life in Southern Utah. Our resources can enrich family life with money management skills, parenting and child development education, food and nutrition help, and life skills. For questions or additional information, contact Andrea Schmutz at 435-301-7747.
Life Skills
- Outdoor Odyssey (formerly known as Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW)) September 10-12, 2026.
- Registration is OPEN
- Washington County Sewing Conference - September 22 & 23, 2026
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Family
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- Canning Altitude Chart
- EFNEP Program
- Create Better Health Hub
- Food Safety Managers Online Course
- USDA Canning Guide
- Master Preserver Course
USDA recommends testing pressure canner gauges annually for accuracy.
Pressure canner gauge testing is available at the Washington County USU Extension Office, located at 339 South 5500 West, Hurricane, UT 84737.
Please call 435-301-7740 to schedule an appointment.