Julene Reese
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Utah Clean Air Marketing Contest Winners Announced at Community Art Day
Winners of the 2023 Utah High School Clean Air Marketing Contest will be announced at Utah State University’s Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art Community Art Day Saturday, February 11. → Read More
New Utah Food Security Council Based at USU
One in 10 Utah households experience food insecurity, and more than 102,000 Utah families do not have the resources to buy enough food, according to the “Household Food Security in the United States” annual report for 2020. → Read More
Utah’s Rate of Homeless Women Lower than National Rate, but Still Concerning
According to data from the Utah Department of Workforce Services Office of Homeless Services, 24,037 people accessed homelessness services in Utah in 2021. In 2020, 3,131 Utah residents experienced homelessness on any given day. → Read More
USU Extension Create Better Health Announces Utah Partnership Awards
The Utah State University Extension Create Better Health (SNAP-Ed) program recently announced recipients of their 2022 Utah Outstanding Partner Awards. → Read More
USU Extension Suicide Prevention Training Helping Heal Families and Communities
According to the Utah Department of Health, suicide is the eighth leading cause of death for Utahns, with an average of 657 suicides per year. The Utah suicide rate is consistently higher than the national rate, and more deaths result from suicide than from motor vehicle crashes, breast cancer, or other chronic physical health problems. → Read More
STEM sparks rural county youth education
4-H has established a thriving STEM program in Kane County, Utah. → Read More
USU’s Utah Marriage Commission launches “Stronger Marriage Connection” Podcast
The Utah Marriage Commission, hosted at Utah State University, launched the “Stronger Marriage Connection” podcast, with the first three episodes released Monday, Sept. 19. Subsequent episodes will be released weekly. → Read More
USU Extension Sponsors Utah Parenting Summit
Utah State University Extension sponsors the Utah Parenting Summit, a statewide virtual event hosted online 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. → Read More
USU Extension Hosts 'Becoming an Outdoors Woman' Workshops
Utah State University Extension will host “Becoming an Outdoors Woman” educational skills workshops Aug. 25-27 at the Holmstead Ranch Resort in the Central Utah area. Geared to women 18 years old and older, the workshops focus on outdoor activities in an environment conducive to learning, making friends and having fun. During the three-day event, women can select to learn a variety of outdoor… → Read More
New USU Extension Website Offers Inflation Resources
According to recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation in Utah has increased 10.4% since May 2021. This number is even higher than the current national average. It means a typical family of four is spending $700-$800 more per month on the same items they purchased a year ago. → Read More
USU UWLP Reports on the Status of Latina Women in Utah
As the diversity of the state increases, it can bring disparities between minority groups and the White population in terms of education, housing, and health outcomes. Information that aids in understanding the status and conditions within all social and identity groups – including race and ethnicity – is crucial to help local and state decision-makers address current needs. → Read More
Ask an Expert — June Gardening Checklist
Consider these tips from the Utah State University Extension Gardener's Almanac to help make your yard and garden the best they can be. → Read More
Ask an Expert - Time for Yard and Garden End-of-Season Tasks
Autumn is officially here, and there is much to look forward to - pumpkins on the porch, apple cider, cooler temperatures and walks through crunchy leaves. → Read More
Extension expert offers water-storage tips
Because water is fundamental for daily life, providing for water needs in the event of an emergency should be a top priority. → Read More
USU Extension Offers Water Storage Tips
Because water is fundamental for daily life, providing for water needs in the event of an emergency should be a top priority. → Read More
USU Extension Sponsors Buy Produce for Your Neighbor Food Drive
Held at select farmers markets in Utah, participants are encouraged to purchase extra produce at the market, then drop it off at the Create Better Health booth there. → Read More
Tribal Opioid Wellness Summit: Bridging Harm Reduction and Recovery
The free summit, held via Zoom May 18 to 20, offers best practices, community panels and opioid harm reduction education for professionals and community members. → Read More
Ask an Expert - January Garden Planning Tips
If last year's spike in gardening interest is any indication of what this year will be like, now is the perfect time to start planning! → Read More
Farmers Feeding Utah Partners to Help Salt Lake Elementary Schools
The need for food assistance in Utah has increased by 300 percent during the past year. This creates an abundance of families who don't know where their next meal will come from. → Read More
Ask an Expert - October Yard and Garden Tips
Autumn is officially here, and there is much to look forward to - pumpkins on the porch, apple cider, cooler temperatures and walks through crunchy leaves. → Read More