Steam Canner Controversy

Steam Canner Controversy: "Steam canners are not recommended because processing times for use with current models have not been adequately researched . . . Due to the lack of definitive research into the safety of steam canning the Utah State University Extension program currently agrees with the USDA and National Center for Home Food Preservation recommendation against using steam canners."

Technology grants available for Utah colleges

Technology grants available for Utah colleges: "USTAR TCG funds are intended for use by faculty at Applied Technology Colleges (UCAT), College of Eastern Utah, Dixie State College, Salt Lake Community College, Snow College, Southern Utah University, Utah State University Extension - Uintah Basin, Utah Valley University, and Weber State University."

Salt Lake County hopes to sprout more community gardens - Salt Lake Tribune

"Dallas Hanks, a research scientist for the Utah State University Extension, says the farming potential on the county's open lands are 'absolutely' worthwhile -- even on smaller strips of unused land."

Healthy Meals Class

"Healthy meals class
Learn how to plan healthy meals, shop wisely and get your family involved in making dinner during the 'Quick Meals -- Practical Tips' offered by Utah State University Extension in Salt Lake County. The 90-minute course will be offered twice on Aug. 19, at 2 and 5:30 p.m. at the USU Salt Lake County Extension office, 2001 S. State St., South Building Room S1007, Salt Lake City. Participants will see cooking demonstrations, get food samples and receive recipes to take home. Salt Lake County Healthy Lifestyles participants earn 5 points for attending. The class is free, but participants must register at 801-468-3179."

Use produce quickly to get most nutritional value - MLive.com

"Check out Utah State University Cooperative Extension Web site for extensive food storage information: http://extension.usu.edu/foodstorage/htm/storing-food-safety. Click on 'Food Storage in the Home' for a downloadable booklet"

Canning mistakes: If it sounds too good to be true ... | thespectrum.com | The Spectrum

"Brian Nummer, Utah State University Extension food safety specialist, said for now, canning butter using any method is not recommended. Some might be downright dangerous. Others just don't have any science behind them."

Logan Canal

"'It's amazing how neighbors have helped each other out,' said Utah State University extension agent Clark Israelsen, who initially predicted bone-dry corn, alfalfa and grain fields irrigated from the Logan Northern Canal."

Final year for the Salt Lake County Fair? - Salt Lake Tribune

It's a move that concerns fair fans such as John Wesley, a 4-H agent for the Utah State University Extension Service. He estimates that a cancellation could affect up to 400 young people who participate in 4-H events.

Seeking Self-Reliance, Americans Raise Own Chickens - NYTimes.com

“You can buy eggs in the grocery store cheaper than you can raise them,” said David D. Frame, a poultry specialist who works with the Utah State University Extension. “You’re not saving money by doing it.”
He said that feed represented 75 percent of the cost of raising a bird. Commercial poultry operations that buy huge amounts of feed at wholesale have much lower costs per bird than the backyard chicken enthusiast can typically achieve.

Mother Nature is an art teacher - Salt Lake Tribune

"Creating art doesn't always require oil paints and canvases, children learned at Wild Wilderness Art Camp at the Utah Botanical Center in Kaysville last week.
At the Utah State University-sponsored camp, youngsters -- such as East Layton Elementary's Remy Sorg, Morgan Elementary's Maren Groneman, and best friends Ellie Butler and Maddy Lloyd, both Snow Horse Elementary students -- were introduced to the works of British artist Andy Goldsworthy, who builds sculptures out of natural and found objects."

Weather has Box Elder farmers going from seeing red to seeing green

"'Since we got that rain, it seems like Mother Nature has pulled back and it's into a normal cycle,' said Mike Pace, Utah State University Extension agent for Box Elder County."