UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

Summit County

Newsletter

 

April 2026

 
 
 

IN THIS ISSUE

Agriculture & Natural Resources



Gardening


Home & Community


4-H

Spring… With a Chance of Snow

Spring is here, and with it comes a busy season across Summit County. While the recent warm weather had many of us thinking ahead to the growing season, the recent snow is a good reminder that it’s still early. This month, USU Extension is offering a range of programs—from agriculture and gardening to nutrition and youth development—to help you prepare for what’s ahead.

 

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Western Ranch Management Academy


This exciting event is your opportunity to learn about western range and pasture management on your ranch. Join us at the Champions Club in the West Stadium Center for two days filled with insightful sessions and networking opportunities. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event will provide you with valuable knowledge and resources to take your enterprise to the next level. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with industry experts and fellow enthusiasts!


May 13-14, 2026

Workshop: Wed 8 AM-12 PM

Conference: Wed 1 PM-7 PM and

Thurs 8 AM-12 PM

Summit County Rain Barrels


Registration for the 2026 RainHarvest rain barrel distribution program is open!


As a Summit County resident, you can purchase a discounted, American-made rain barrel through Utah Rivers Council as an affordable way to conserve water this season. For a limited time and while supplies last, purchase your 50-gallon Ivy Rain Barrel at a discounted price!



Order pickup on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026/4 pm- 6 pm

Mountain Regional Water 5739 Paintbrush Rd. Park City, UT 84098


$60.00 each


Subsidy is limited to 2 per household for verified Summit County residents. Additional barrels can be purchased for $88.00 each. 

 

Virtual Fence Webinar


Please join us for a webinar hosted by USU Extension and UDAF's Grazing Improvement Program on Virtual Fencing for Utah Producers.


We will cover what virtual fencing is, some of the options available, pros/cons, and funding opportunities available for producers in Utah interested in getting started. 


Please share with anyone who may be interested! 

GARDENING

 
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Apple Tree Grafting Workshop

 

Various Dates in April and various locations. see the link registration for more details.

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Central Utah Water Conservancy District Spring Classes


Qualifying for a Landscape Incentive

Saturday, April 11th at the Wasatch County Library from 10:30-12 PM. FREE!

Localscapes: Creating Your Ideal Utah Yard

Saturday, April 25th at the Wasatch County Library from 10:30-12 PM. FREE!

Planting Bed Design

Saturday, April 25th, at the Wasatch County Library from 10:30-11:30 AM. FREE!

Wasatch Back Fruit Tree Project


For those of you who are currently growing apple or peach trees, or those interested in doing so, check out our local project - the Wasatch Back Fruit Tree Project. The aim is to provide date-driven recommendations for the best varieties of apples and peaches to grow along the Wasatch Back. To do so, we're enlisting those who are successfully growing apple and peaches to report on their fruit trees--by doing so, we can aggregate local information to benefit our community! We're especially interested in any old trees you have growing. Reach out to wesley.crump@usu.edu if you'd like to participate--it's simple and fun! Some of the data are posted on our website, with more to come this month!

Utah Veggie Reviews


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 that facilitates information sharing on which vegetable varieties do well (or not) in our state! This is the program's second season, and we've published last year's results. Please help contribute in the survey!

HOME & COMMUNITY

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.

Confident Youth Leaders Survey


Utah State University (USU) Extension is conducting a research study to better understand the confidence and training needs of adults who work directly with youth in Utah. If you work with Utah youth in any capacity, scan the QR code or follow the link below to take a survey and help us learn how we can best meet your needs!

 

4-H

 

Remember to register through Zsuite for upcoming camps and clubs.

 
 
USU Extension Summit County
45 E 100 N Coalville, UT 84017

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