USU Extension - Washington County

08/24/2025

08/23/2025

Are you or one of your loved ones looking for diabetes education? Check out this FREE virtual diabetes cook along. Scan the QR code or visit https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/40906 to learn more and register.

08/08/2025

🍲 Back-to-school lifesaver alert!
Homework, soccer practice, music lessons—weeknights just got busy again. Imagine pulling dinner straight from your freezer and having it ready with almost no effort! 🙌
Join us Tuesday, August 26, for our Freezer Meals for the Family class and take home four ready-to-cook dinners.
📍 Washington County Fairgrounds
💲 $50 – includes all supplies
✅ Meals for 4–6 people
➡ Register now—spots are limited!
For more information and to register, please visit https://freezermeals_august2025.eventbrite.com

06/25/2025

🌳 Ready to chase some GIANTS this summer?🌲
We’re excited to share a brand-new adventure for kids AND adults to explore all across Utah!

Introducing **Tree Giants.** A fun, educational program where you can visit Utah’s 25 Champion Trees, complete outdoor challenges, and earn points for cool prizes! 🏆🍃

Here’s how it works:
✅ Visit a Champion Tree
📸 Snap a photo or complete activities at each site
📱 Track your progress using the Goosechase app (Free app on all platforms)
🎁 Earn points and compete for prizes!

🌐 For more information and to get started, visit at www.treegiants.org.

Let’s get outside, learn something new, and have a blast exploring Utah’s natural giants!

06/02/2025

WCSD Summer Lunch Program June 2 - 26, 2025. See the flyer for locations and times.

05/29/2025

**Love canning & food preservation?**

Want to level up your skills with hands-on kitchen experience and expert instruction?

Join our Master Food Preserver Training – a 3-day deep dive into the art and science of safe, modern food preservation!

*What you'll do:*
- Learn canning, dehydrating, fermenting & more
- Get hands-on with 15–20 recipes
- Explore food safety, pressure canning, freeze drying, jams, jellies, salsas & more!
- Enjoy product tastings & take home preserved goods

*Details*
June 17–19 | $250
Includes 2 preserving books + apron + all supplies
(Optional USDA guide available for $25-27 at the training)
Led by USU Extension experts | Hosted by Andrea Schmutz

Register here: https://mfp2025stg.eventbrite.com/

~ Bring your lunch, wear closed-toed shoes, and get ready to preserve like a pro!

**Spots are limited – register now!**
Questions?
Contact Andrea at 435-301-7740 or andrea.schmutz@usu.edu

05/09/2025

Jump start your summer and join us for the Becoming an Outdoors Woman - Kayak the Colorado trip on June 2-3, 2025. Geared toward beginners, we'll learn about basic kayaking and camping skills as we kayak from Glen Canyon Dam to Lee's Ferry and spend one night camping on the Colorado River. Don't hesitate - this trip fills up fast! Registration opens Monday, May 5, 7:00am. To learn more and to register, visit https://BOWkayak2025.eventbrite.com

04/21/2025

🎉 Congratulations to all the talented participants in the 2025 County Fair Restaurant Salsa Contest!

🌶️ 🎉 A big shoutout to everyone who showcased their culinary skills and made the competition a spicy success! 🏆🍅

04/18/2025

🚨 THE BIG DAY IS HERE! 🚨

Join us for the Cookie & Salsa Contest at the Harmony Building TOMORROW! 🍪🌶️

Bring your best homemade cookies and/or salsa for a chance to win prizes. After the judging, the public will get to sample your delicious creations!

Get ready to wow the judges—see you tomorrow! 🎉

(No registration needed, bring your items at the specified times.)

04/14/2025

The **Cookie & Salsa Contest** is happening **this SATURDAY!**

With less than a week to go, now’s the time to **perfect your recipes**—we can’t wait to see (and taste) what you submit!

04/12/2025

The Master Gardener’s have taken over the Extension Booth at the Washington County Fair today from 10am-2pm 🍅🍇🫑. Come ask your gardening questions and learn about our local program.

Also while you are here come vote for your favorite floral arrangement from our local flower shops in the exhibit hall.

04/10/2025

🎉 Exciting New Addition This Year! 🍳✨

We're thrilled to have our amazing CBH Ambassador, Cheryl, doing live cooking demonstrations at the Fair. She will be in the Harmony Building, and you won’t want to miss out on what she will teach! 👩‍🍳🔥

Some of the topics Cheryl will be sharing recipes and tips for are:

🥫 Pantry Meals
⚡ Insta Pot Dinners
🍲 OnePot Meals
👧👦 Kids in the Kitchen
🍞 Sourdough Basics

Many classes are offered more than once—so you can catch more of what you love without the stress! 💃🕒

Make your selections now and plan for the sessions you want to attend. 📅✅
While you’re in the Harmony, take a stroll between demos and admire the incredible work of our talented residents and creative 4-H kids. 🎨