USU Extension - Utah County

Gain confidence using technology with this FREE four week workshop!

📍Highland City Library
📆 Every Friday of August from 11 am - 12 pm

Learn more and and sign up at the link in the comments!

Visit us at our new office!

We're excited to continue providing research-based education, resources, and programs to the Utah County community. Whether you're interested in agriculture and natural resources, gardening, home and community, health and wellness, or 4-H youth development, we're here to help.

You'll find us on the third floor in Suite 3100.

🕗 Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
📞 Phone: (385) 286-6530

If you're having trouble finding the new location, don't hesitate to give us a call.

We look forward to seeing you!

Utah parents and caregivers—we want your input!

Utah State University Extension is conducting a short survey about family screen use and routines. It takes about 15 minutes and is completely voluntary and confidential.

Participants can choose to enter a prize drawing to win one of three family activity bundles (choice of prize; approx. $200 value) after completing the survey.

If you are 18 years of age or older, reside in Utah, and are the parent or primary caregiver of at least one child age 5 to 18, you can take the survey here: https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0kMQMjDltQjYYBM

If you know other parents or caregivers who may be interested, you are welcome to share this survey link with them.

(Questions about this study (IRB protocol #15899)? Contact Taryn Wahlquist, Principal Investigator, phone: (435) 586-8132, e-mail: [email protected])

Remember when summer meant running until the streetlights came on? Your kids deserve that same magic, and now there's a program built for it.

Marathon Kids Summer Movement Challenge kicks off June 8, and it's FREE for ALL ages and abilities. Run, walk, jump, play... every mile and every minute counts toward completing a "marathon" this summer. No pressure. No competition. Just kids moving, growing, and loving it.

📍 Sign up now at marathonkids.usu.edu, spots fill fast!

Spread the word!

Join us for a virtual training to learn practical ways to improve mental health and social interactions. Community members, professionals and anyone interested are welcome!

Registration is free! Link in the comments.

A great opportunity to get kids involved in 4-H!

Come find your spark this summer and explore the different 4-H program areas!

Weekly meetings will be held throughout June and July at the Salem City Library . You do not need to be a 4-H Member to join in on all the fun!

RSVP through the links below (registration is FREE!)
4-H Members: https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/49428

Non 4-H Members: https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/49428

Get certified to trap in Utah!

USU Extension and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources are offering this required education course for those seeking a furbearer license.

First complete the online course, then join us for an in-person field day on Wednesday, May 6th, at the Spanish Fork Fairgrounds.

Check the link in the comments for details and registration!

Great info for those with fruit trees!

We understand that many of you have already lost your fruit, but for those areas that were spared the frosts on April 2 and 3, you may need to protect your fruit trees.

Temperatures are expected to drop to critical freezing values in many parts of northern Utah on Thursday and Friday this week. If the temperature drops to 28°F for just 30 minutes, potentially 10% of the flowers or fruitlets could be killed. If the temperature drops to 25°F for 30 minutes, 90% of the flowers or fruitlets could be killed.

See the latest advisory for more information on frost protection strategies for backyard trees and commercial orchards: https://pestadvisories.usu.edu/2026/04/15/frost-3/

Share your input and be entered to win a $50 gift card!

Utah State University Extension is surveying backyard poultry keepers to improve resources on flock health, egg handling, and biosecurity (including H5N1). Your input helps us deliver practical tools that match real needs.

Who can participate: Utah residents 18 and older, who keep poultry or plan to within the next 12 months.

What to expect: about 3 minutes for core questions. Voluntary and confidential, skip any question.

Complete the survey by May 1 to be entered to win! Link in the comments.