Stay safe while enjoying summer barbecues, picnics | thespectrum.com | The Spectrum

Stay safe while enjoying summer barbecues, picnics thespectrum.com The Spectrum: "Carolyn Washburn is the family consumer sciences agent for the Utah State University Extension. Contact her at carolyn.washburn@usu.edu."

How to Pick a Mutual Fund - eXtension News

How to Pick a Mutual Fund - eXtension News: "LOGAN, Utah – Mutual funds are a great way to invest. They offer diversification, convenience, professional management and lower costs. With more than 8,000 to choose from, it can be difficult to select the mutual fund that is right for you. Consider these six steps to help make the process easier.
• Make a plan. To begin, you will need to decide on your investment goals. Why are you investing? Are you saving for a down payment on a home? Planning for retirement? Want to peg your bonus check on a rising international fund? It is all up to you. Your goals will affect the type of fund you choose.

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Back to Basics 7-Quart Aluminum Home Steam Canner | Sale Best Price

Back to Basics 7-Quart Aluminum Home Steam Canner Sale Best Price: "This MANUFACTURER states that its product and processes have been tested for safety by Utah State University’s Dr. Von Mendenhall.
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY’S POSITION: “Due to the lack of definitive research into the safety of steam canning, the Utah State University Extension program currently agrees with the present USDA and National Center for Home Food Preservation recommendation against using Steam Canners.” (Food Safety Bulletin, September 6, 2005)"

"I'm running a bit ragged between travel and getting ready for my grad student, Amanda, to defend her thesis in the morning.

Here's something a little lightter from our friends at Utah State Extension..."

Buy steaks from Kamas, not Kansas - The Park Record

Buy steaks from Kamas, not Kansas - The Park Record: "Other members of the coalition include staff from Park City's town hall, East Side ranchers, the Utah State University Extension Office, Copper Moose Farms and the U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service."

Moab Times-Independent - No pool no problem Summer activities for youth abound

Moab Times-Independent - No pool no problem Summer activities for youth abound: "Moab 4-H, provided by the Utah State Extension office, will also host a variety of activities for Moab area youth.

“[4-H] is a great thing to do during the summer,” said Marion Holyoak, director of 4-H at the Utah State University Extension."

USU - Interceder: real time news

USU - Interceder: real time news: "Utah State University (USU) is a public land-grant and research university with its main campus in Logan, Utah. USU was founded in 1888 as the Agricultural College of Utah under the Morrill Act. The college's name was subsequently changed to Utah State Agricultural College and became Utah State University in 1957. USU enrolls 25,065 students as of Fall 2009. USU is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and"

USU gala blooms with art of gardening | Standard-Examiner – Ogden, Layton, Brigham, Weber, Davis, Top of Utah News

USU gala blooms with art of gardening Standard-Examiner – Ogden, Layton, Brigham, Weber, Davis, Top of Utah News: "The city of Ogden and the Utah State University Extension Service are hosting a gala showing off their work of art, the Ogden Botanical Gardens. The 'Art in the Gardens Gala' starts at noon Thursday, and continues until 8 p.m., at 1750 Monroe Blvd. Admission is free."

ksl.com - New threats emerge as flood danger continues

ksl.com - New threats emerge as flood danger continues: "'Understanding how to properly care for your clothing, textiles, home-stored foods and home surfaces will lessen the loss and help prevent indoor air quality problems. We want people to know there is educational information available in our office and on our website to assist in the clean-up effort,' said Marilyn Albertson, Salt Lake County USU Extension Director."

Pollen the topic at USU Extension workshop | Cache Valley Daily - News and Information for Cache Valley | Cache Valley News | Logan, UT News | Local News

Pollen the topic at USU Extension workshop Cache Valley Daily - News and Information for Cache Valley Cache Valley News Logan, UT News Local News: "According to Cory A. Vorel, USU Cooperative Extension pests survey coordinator, the first-time pollinator workshop is designed to appeal to a broad audience, including diverse groups such as backyard gardeners and large-scale crop producers, conservationists, educators and anyone with an interest in bees or beekeeping."

Zions donates to Kaysville's development | Standard-Examiner – Ogden, Layton, Brigham, Weber, Davis, Top of Utah News

Zions donates to Kaysville's development Standard-Examiner – Ogden, Layton, Brigham, Weber, Davis, Top of Utah News: "Dave Anderson, director of the Utah Botanical Center, also received a $75,000 check, to help build a community building at the Botanical Center. It will include a distance learning arm of Utah State Extension, he said.
Anderson said the money from Zions will be applied to the construction of the Community Education Building at the Botanical Center, with construction to begin later this summer."

Utah's rock star farmers - Salt Lake Tribune

Utah's rock star farmers - Salt Lake Tribune: "'I had to figure a lot out on my own,' he said, as the farmers who had come before had relied on chemicals and pesticides to keep weeds and bugs at bay. 'I really pride myself on using serious organic methods.'
Through trial and error -- and some help from Utah State University Extension agents -- Borski's organic farm flourished. At one time, his farm ballooned to 20 acres. However, when he realized he 'was not a miracle worker,' he scaled back to the 10 acres he manages today."

The Best Summer Vegetables to Grow | Garden Guides

The Best Summer Vegetables to Grow Garden Guides: "Nothing can compare to the flavor of freshly harvested sweet corn, and the quicker the corn makes the transition from field to table, the better the taste. The Utah State University Extension suggests planting a new square foot of corn every 10 to 14 days to provide a continuous supply of fresh ears."