USU Extension - Emery County

08/17/2026

🌟 Mark Your Calendars! 4-H Enrollment is Coming! 🌟
Looking for fun, hands-on opportunities for your kids? 🐴🎨🌱🐄 4-H offers youth ages 8–18 the chance to learn new skills, make friends, build confidence, and discover what they can do!
📅 2026–2027 4-H Enrollment begins September 1, 2026!
🎉 Annual enrollment is FREE during September (club fees may still apply).
Visit 4h.zsuite.org to enroll and register for upcoming clubs and events!
📲 Follow USU Extension Emery County on Facebook for upcoming club and event information.
Questions? Call 435-381-3535.
💚 Discover what 4-H can do for your kids!

08/17/2026

Did you know that August is peach month?! 🍑
Be sure to celebrate this month by eating some peaches!
They taste great and are great for you 😋

08/17/2026

A lunchtime webinar on the foundations of organic!

Join UT TOPP's Michele Schahczenski for an introductory webinar for farmers and others interested in learning more about USDA organic production and certification.

Whether you’re just beginning to consider organic certification or want a clearer understanding of the process, this webinar will provide a practical foundation and resources to help you take the next step.

Registration LINK: https://form.jotform.com/262246543221147

Be sure to check out all our upcoming Transition to Organic Events on our website HERE! https://extension.usu.edu/certifiedorganic/

08/17/2026

🎨💜 COMING THIS SEPTEMBER — RECOVERY COLOR FUN RUN! 💜🎨

September is National Recovery Month, and we’re getting ready to celebrate recovery, support those in recovery, and bring our community together!

Mark your calendars for our FREE Recovery Color Fun Run:

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰ Starts at 11:00 AM
📍 Huntington State Park

🏃‍♀️ Walk, run, or just come have FUN!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages are welcome!
👶 Strollers and wagons are welcome too!

There’s no need to be a runner—this event is all about having fun, coming together, and showing support for recovery in our community. 💜

👕 FREE T-shirt
🍔 Food & drinks
🎁 Prize drawings
🎨 Plenty of COLOR!

Register by September 13 to receive a FREE event shirt! Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

💜 Supporting Recovery. Strengthening Community.

Save the date, register early, and please share to help us spread the word!

08/16/2026

📢 Your Voice Matters, Emery County!
USU Extension wants to hear from you! By taking a few minutes to complete our anonymous Community Needs Assessment, you'll help us better understand the needs, interests, and priorities of Emery County residents.
Your feedback will guide future educational programs, resources, workshops, and community partnerships that make a difference where you live.
📝 Take the survey today: https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eVG0tgG4pqDgFW6
Thank you for helping us build a stronger, healthier, and more connected Emery County! 💙💚

08/14/2026

08/14/2026

Emery County 4-H Summer Programming Recap!

08/14/2026

🔥 Ready to Become a Wildland Firefighter? 🔥

The Southeastern Utah Fall Wildland Firefighter School is coming up! This 40-hour course is a great opportunity for high school graduates and college students interested in a career in wildland firefighting.

📅 September 29 – November 7
🕕 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6:00–9:00 p.m.
📍 Choose from USU Price, USU Moab, or USU Blanding
💲 Cost: $19.98
👥 Must be 14+ to attend | 18+ to apply for jobs

Course completion can help make you eligible for potential firefighting jobs with local, state, federal, and private contractors.

👉 Register on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/southeastern-utah-fall-wildland-firefighter-school-tickets-1996050023352?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/14/2026

Make school mornings easier by meal prepping this slow-cooker oatmeal the night before! You just put together a few simple ingredients, let it cook overnight, and you’ll have yourself a healthy & filling breakfast! 🥣