The Untapped Power of Citizen Science



Citizen Science is an approach to involve the public in the scientific process to address locally relevant needs. A survey was conducted to explore Utahns’ relationship with citizen science. Results show a gap between respondents’ past participation and willingness to participate in citizen science, indicating an opportunity for USU Extension to strengthen its relationship with the public through citizen science. 

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Evolution of the USU Extension Farm and Ranch Succession Program

The Utah State University (USU) Extension Farm and Ranch Succession Program has been operating for five years, providing critical support to agricultural producers across Utah. Although its impacts were previously documented (Dallin et al., 2021), the program has since undergone an evolution. This publication highlights USU Extension’s efforts to address the growing need for farm and ranch succession training and examines the program’s ongoing impacts on agricultural communities throughout the state. 

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Training a Next-Generation Workforce While Bolstering Utah's Capacity to Respond to Climate Change



Launched in Spring 2024, the Climate Adaptation Intern Program is a semester-long, cohort-style training program that pays undergraduates to work with experts and program leadership on developing fact sheets and other resources tailored to climate adaptation needs in Utah.   

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An Agricultural Needs Assessment in the Tri-County Area of Utah



An agricultural needs assessment was conducted in the Tri-County area, i.e., Uintah, Daggett, and Duchesne counties, to inform extension programming. Results showed that profitability, business development, and land use were high-priority needs. Gaps in producers’ access to information were found, highlighting the need for targeted education programs to address agricultural challenges. 



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