Hedges Serve Variety of Purposes - ABC News

Hedges Serve Variety of Purposes - ABC News: "Hedges are practical, with tree and shrub barriers tending to outlast fences, said Michael Kuhns, an extension forester with Utah State University at Logan. They also act as windbreaks and protected spaces where animals, songbirds, game birds and pollinators shelter.
'You can use these barriers, especially the taller ones, to create microclimates,' Kuhns said. 'Certain fruits and garden vegetables are pollinated better where the wind isn't blowing, increasing production. Fruit quality is enhanced, too, because there's less `rub'.'"

Utah County Seed Exchange

Utah County Seed Exchange: "Get unique seeds for your garden tomorrow, during a free community seed exchange in Provo.
The March 13 exchange will run from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Utah County/Utah State University Extension Offices, 100 East Center. Light refreshments and give-a-ways."

USU Experiments with Growing Roadside Biofuel Crops - KSTU

USU Experiments with Growing Roadside Biofuel Crops - KSTU: "Utah State University is experimenting with biofuels and the type of crops that produce them. Graduate student Dallas Hanks wants to grow Safflower and other oil seed crops on the sides of freeways. A section of land in Kaysville is a simulation of such a road side plot. Researchers are testing four methods of airation and fertilization to see which is most cost effective and what grows the most fuel. The food versus fuel debate of using traditional agriculture land to produce vehicle fuel sparked the idea."

Emery County Progress - Commission awards bids on projects in county - March 16, 2010

Emery County Progress - Commission awards bids on projects in county - March 16, 2010: "Commissioner Laurie Pitchforth reported the Utah State Extension will hold their next Festive Friday on March 19. They will present spring cleaning ideas with lunch and information at noon at the county building."

Release No. 0100.10

Release No. 0100.10: "SALT LAKE CITY, March 4, 2010 - Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today visited Utah and toured several projects funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) that are improving the lives of state residents."

Get the dirt on gardening - Salt Lake Tribune

Get the dirt on gardening - Salt Lake Tribune: "The Utah State University Extension in Salt Lake County is offering a six-part series, 'Into the Garden.'
'It is often said that gardening is a matter of your enthusiasm holding up until your back gets used to it. This series of classes will provide a good foundation of knowledge for those enthusiastic novice gardeners who want to 'Spring into the Garden,' ' said Maggie Shao, a horticulture extension agent in Salt Lake County who will teach the class."

USDA Deputy Secretary touts fed support for small farmers - Salt Lake Tribune

USDA Deputy Secretary touts fed support for small farmers - Salt Lake Tribune: "Agriculture Department Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan, told an audience at Utah State University on Thursday that locally produced food is affordable and nutritious. And it keeps wealth in surrounding communities, she said, speaking while on a tour of northern Utah."