Banquet celebrates marriage | Cache Valley Daily - News and Information for Cache Valley | Cache Valley News | Local News

Banquet celebrates marriage Cache Valley Daily - News and Information for Cache Valley Cache Valley News Local News: "Utah State University Extension in Cache County is teaming with the Utah Commission on Marriage to present a “Marriage Week Banquet” Tuesday, Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m. at the Copper Mill Restaurant.

Adrie Roberts, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent for Cache County, said this is not a first in Utah."

4-Hers Learn Sewing Basics « Brunswick County 4-H

4-Hers Learn Sewing Basics « Brunswick County 4-H: "4-H volunteer Jane Kulesza led a workshop to introduce the basics of sewing to 4-Hers. The participants made mini purses from a Utah State University Cooperative Extension sewing project. Skills developed from the beginner level project were pivoting corners, turning right side out, top stitching, as well as decision making."

Utah’s Urban Farmers – Agricultural Activity on the Wasatch Front — City Farmer News

Utah’s Urban Farmers – Agricultural Activity on the Wasatch Front — City Farmer News: "A press release from Utah State University Cooperative Extension quoted County Mayor Peter Corroon as saying, “In the new parks Salt Lake County purchased, we will set aside land for farming or gardening. In our existing regional parks, we are now master planning in areas for community gardens.”"

Biofuels Digest Special Update on Biomass and Algae – Biofuels DIgest : Biofuels Digest - biofuels, biodiesel, ethanol, algae, jatropha, green gasoline, green diesel, and biocrude daily news

Biofuels Digest Special Update on Biomass and Algae – Biofuels DIgest : Biofuels Digest - biofuels, biodiesel, ethanol, algae, jatropha, green gasoline, green diesel, and biocrude daily news: "One of the most innovative approaches to feedstocks was Dallas Hank’s baseline assessment of idle public lands, such as freeway frontage, railroad and airport land, and military bases. This Utah State University Extension researcher estimates that over twenty million acres of US public land could be farmed for dedicated biomass crops. His economic analysis shows the overall costs of production would be a small fraction of growing bioenergy crops on private land. (Hank’s powerpoint and information on the Freeways to Fuel Alliance is here)"

Quality relationships take work and time | thespectrum.com | The Spectrum

Quality relationships take work and time thespectrum.com The Spectrum: "Research shows if couples will spend six hours per year in marriage education, they’ll have a better relationship,” said Carolyn Washburn,"

Cut utility bills - especially for winter heating - with simple steps - Home and Garden - The Times-Tribune

Cut utility bills - especially for winter heating - with simple steps - Home and Garden - The Times-Tribune: "Those factors combined with the current economy can greatly stress family budgets. Take steps to reduce utility costs. Even small changes, such as turning off lights when you leave a room, will have an impact on utility bills.
Here are some cost-cutting tips from Adrie Roberts, Utah State University Extension educator, to help you reduce utility consumption."

USU 4H member to participate in Olympic torch relay | Cache Valley Daily - News and Information for Cache Valley | Cache Valley News | Local News

USU 4H member to participate in Olympic torch relay Cache Valley Daily - News and Information for Cache Valley Cache Valley News Local News: "Utah State University Extension 4-H member Kelcie Thomas was among ten teenagers selected by Coca-Cola to serve as a torchbearer for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay. Thomas' selection was based on her involvement in community-oriented programs showing dedication in the area of balanced living."

Davis County Clipper - News, Classifieds, Events and Businesses in Davis County, Utah

Davis County Clipper - News, Classifieds, Events and Businesses in Davis County, Utah: "That’s the word from JayDee Gunnell, Davis County Utah State University Extension Horticulture Agent.

“Unfortunately, there is no general watering schedule that can be recommended for all indoor plants,” he says. “Light, temperature, humidity and size of container all play a role in how fast the potting mix dries out. Varying potting mixes also play a role.”"

USU Extension specialist earns national award | Standard-Examiner – Ogden, Layton, Brigham, Weber, Davis, Top of Utah News

USU Extension specialist earns national award Standard-Examiner – Ogden, Layton, Brigham, Weber, Davis, Top of Utah News: "Brian Higginbotham, Utah State University Extension family life specialist, received the Early Career Achievement Award in November at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations in San Francisco"

Urban Wildlife Issues | Hunting Trip Blog

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Jogging & blogging | Standard-Examiner – Ogden, Layton, Brigham, Weber, Davis, Top of Utah News

Jogging & blogging Standard-Examiner – Ogden, Layton, Brigham, Weber, Davis, Top of Utah News: "Any social support is effective. Groups like AA are helpful. It's the same with social networking and blogs,' said Teresa Hunsaker, homemaking specialist with the Utah State University Extension Service."

Council discusses zoning | thespectrum.com | The Spectrum

Council discusses zoning thespectrum.com The Spectrum: "'It is a self-reliance thing for a lot of people, but it's also an educational thing for the kids,' said Vernon Parent, a Utah State University Extension agent."

Saratoga Springs teen honored for volunteer efforts

Saratoga Springs teen honored for volunteer efforts: "Recently, Thanksgiving Point teen volunteer Shaylyn Stubbs-Sanchez was honored at the Utah Philanthropy Day luncheon held at the Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City. The 14-year-old was awarded a 'Heart and Hands' award and honored for outstanding volunteer service."