Water Optimization Grants Open Soon!

The 2026 application period will be open from January 1st through February 28th, 2026.

Save the Date -Grill Your District

Join the Summit and Kamas Conservation Districts for dinner at Cattleman's Hall in Oakley on February 5th, 2026. Registration details coming soon!

Soil Health in the West

The 3rd Biennial Soil Health in the West Conference will be held on February 10-12, 2026, in St. George, Utah. The conference will consist of a day of workshops on February 10th and the main conference on February 11-12th.

The 2026 Conference is the place to learn about soil care & testing, soil health in crop production, and regenerative grazing management. In 2024, we focused on grazing management, with supplementary tracks on crop production. This year, we are doing the reverse: we are hosting expert speakers on soil health-focused crop production, accompanied by a robust supplementary track on grazing topics. 

USU Small Farms Water Quality Improvement Program

Grant applications are now open!

USU Extension, in partnership with the Utah Division of Water Quality (DWQ), is pleased to offer a grant opportunity to support the improvement of water quality on small farms. The Small Farm Water Quality Improvement Project offers a unique funding opportunity for small farms and agricultural operations to improve the state of their surrounding water quality. Farms located in any county in Utah are eligible to apply. Awarded funding can be used for projects that help with fencing, berms, corrals, and other best management practices that improve waste management and promote water quality. 

2026 Master Gardener Course

Tickets go on sale January 1st!

What: The Master Gardener program is an in-depth, research-backed course on all things gardening. It is a county-based program offered through USU Extension, and consists of one-part education, one-part service. While this course is quite extensive, NO PRIOR GARDENING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED!

When: Online classes run March 10 - April 21, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5pm - 7:00pm. Hands-on activities will be held AT LEAST monthly throughout the season (March - October), but often there will more than one event each month.

Where: Online via Zoom. Classes are recorded for later viewing if unable to join live. The USU Extension office in Heber City will also be open for those who want to watch the livestream together. Hands-on workshops, service opportunities, and workdays will be held at various locations around Wasatch and Summit Counties.

Cost: Earlybird - $160 + eventbrite fees (Ends February 2 at 11:30 pm MST)

  Regular - $200 + eventbrite fees (Ends February 23 at 5:00 pm MST)

Utah Veggie Review

Did you grow any vegetable varieties this past year that were especially delicious? Any complete duds? Old favorites? Yearly repeats? We (and your neighbors) want to know about them! The Utah Veggie Reviews is a new program through USU Extension to facilitate information sharing on what vegetable varieties do well (or not) in our state! This is the program's first season, and we'll be publishing the reviews submitted (over 240 so far!) early next year. Please help contribute.

Utah Veggie Review Survey:

Rental Items

Summit County residents can check out/reserve a variety of appliances, such as our freeze dryer, sewing machines, dehydrator, and other kitchen appliances. Check out what is available below, and call our office to reserve: 435-336-3217.

Teens Lifting Teens Grant

USU Extension was recently awarded a small grant to support two youth substance use prevention coalitions at South Summit Middle School and High School, in collaboration with the Summit County Health Department. The grant will enable teens to attend trainings and events related to leadership and substance use prevention.