UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

Summit County

Newsletter

December 2022

We're hiring for a full-time staff assistant in our Coalville office!

This position offers excellent benefits, valuable career development, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our community. Please see the job description below for details.

We are incredibly grateful to our previous staff assistant, Brena Valle, who has done amazing work for USU Extension and Summit County.

Staff Assistant Position

Holiday Hours

The Summit County Extension Office will be closed from Friday, December 23rd through Monday, December 26th, and Friday, December 30th through Monday, January 2nd, for the holiday break.

Quick reminder - Our office is currently open for limited hours because we are temporarily short-staffed. It is best to call beforehand to schedule an appointment with the person you need to meet with because we often work away from the office.

4H - Samantha Krieger 435-336-3219

Home & Community - Jared Hawkins 435-336-3218

Agriculture & Natural Resources - Elizabeth Cohen 435-336-3216

Happy holidays from all of us at USU Extension - Summit County.

Warmest wishes for a happy holiday season and a wonderful New Year!

AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES

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Red Books for 2023 have arrived and are available at the Extension office. Please call 435-336-3216 to reserve one.

GARDENING

Worm Composting

Have you been interested in vermicomposting or composting with worms? Join Sheriden Hansen with the USU Botanical Center as she dives in to learn all the skills and techniques. She is sharing videos and instructions on the Garden Guys & Gal Facebook page so folks can learn alongside her.

Worm Composting Video

HOME & COMMUNITY

Kitchen appliances are available for checkout!

Summit County residents can check out/reserve our appliances and sewing machines by calling Jared at 435-336-3218. Check out below what is available.

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Reducing Mental Health Stigma

Stigma can break down communication and keep people from getting the support they need. Check out 4 ways to reduce mental health stigma.

Cutting Expenses Guidebook

The holidays can be a stressful time for finances. Check out easy ways to cut costs during the holidays.

View the Guidebook

Sourdough Cooking Class

Wednesday, December 13th, 5:30pm

Cost: Free

Come make and eat sourdough bagels and take home a sourdough starter! Call Jared Hawkins to register: 435-336-3218.

We are seeking paid volunteers to teach traditional Family and Consumer Science classes such as cooking, sewing, quilting, and other skills. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Jared Hawkins at 435-336-3218, jared.hawkins@usu.edu.

USU Extension Summit County

45 E 100 N Coalville, UT 84017

extension.usu.edu/summit/