USU Extension - San Juan County

09/02/2026

Save the date! Saturday, October 17th

You’re invited to Tolani Lake Enterprises’ First Annual Harvest Festival!

Come celebrate community, cultural knowledge, and the harvest through food and learning presentations.

Mark your calendar! More Details coming soon!
Contact us if you are interested in volunteering or becoming a vendor.

09/02/2026

📣 WE’RE HIRING!

Join the USU 4-H After School Club at Blanding Elementary!

✨ Monday–Thursday | 3–6 PM
✨ Help kids with academics & fun activities

📲 Scan the QR code to apply or visit careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/intro

Please share or tag someone who may be a great fit! 🍎✏️

08/24/2026

The Farmer Training Convergence is coming up fast; on August 28 & 29! Here is a sneak peek of the great lineup of farmers, organizations, and researchers who will be sharing agricultural knowledge and skills 🫛 Register here to secure your spot: https://tinyurl.com/FarmerConvergence
Special thanks to Colorado Land Link, Native American Agriculture Fund, Quivira Coalition, Colorado Department of Agriculture, and USDA NIFA for helping to make this year's event possible!

08/24/2026

This opportunity is still available!

Looking for a hands-on way to bring STEM, agriculture, and hydroponics into your classroom? 💧🌿 The UGROW Hydroponics Grants can help Utah schools get students involved in growing and learning!

📅 Application deadline: August 31, 2026

👉 Learn more and apply: stem.utah.gov/hydroponics

Why Hydroponics? Hydroponics, or growing plants without soil, allows schools and communities across Utah to grow their own food YEAR ROUND. There are no concerns about weather patterns or insects, and the produce is fresh each day. The STEM Action Center receives financial support from the Utah STEM...

08/17/2026

🔥Interested in a career in wildland firefighting? This low cost training is a great opportunity to get started!

📅 Sept. 29–Nov. 7
🕕 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6–9 p.m.
📍 Three locations: Price, Moab, or Blanding
👤 Must be 14+ to attend | 18+ to apply for jobs
💲 Cost: $19.98

Course completion can help make you eligible for potential jobs with local, state, federal, and private firefighting contractors.

👉 Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/southeastern-utah-fall-wildland-firefighter-school-tickets-1996050023352

08/17/2026

🌱🥕NEW! Farm to Table Career Exploration Day🥛🍅

Ever wondered where your food comes from—or what careers help get it from the farm to your plate?

Join us for a hands-on day at Utah State University exploring careers in agriculture, food science, and culinary arts while learning how to reduce food waste every step of the way!

🚜 Tour the Caine Dairy, South Farm, Harvest Facility, research gardens, food science labs, and more.
�🍽️ Collect fresh ingredients throughout the day.
�👨‍🍳 Finish by preparing and enjoying your own meal in USU’s teaching kitchens!

📅 Saturday, September 26
�⏰ 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
�📍 Utah State University – Logan
�👥 Grades 6–12 (Open to 4-H members AND non-members!)
�💲 NOW FREE

Space is limited to just 80 youth, so register early!

08/17/2026

🌱 USDA Organic 101: Understanding the Standard, Certification, and Inspection Process

Interested in organic certification? Join UT TOPP for a free lunchtime webinar covering USDA organic standards, certification, recordkeeping, labeling, and the inspection process.

📅 Wednesday, September 2, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:30 PM
💻 Online via Zoom

👉 Register here: https://form.jotform.com/262246543221147

Check out upcoming Transition to Organic events here: https://extension.usu.edu/certifiedorganic/

08/12/2026

08/11/2026

🌱 Utah Schools! 🌱

Want to bring hands-on hydroponics and STEM learning to your students? UGROW Hydroponics Grants are available for the 2026–2027 school year! 🌿💧

📅 Deadline: August 31, 2026

👉 Learn more and apply here: stem.utah.gov/hydroponics

📢 Know a school or teacher who might be interested? Please share!

Why Hydroponics? Hydroponics, or growing plants without soil, allows schools and communities across Utah to grow their own food YEAR ROUND. There are no concerns about weather patterns or insects, and the produce is fresh each day. The STEM Action Center receives financial support from the Utah STEM...

08/11/2026

Check out the upcoming Field Days from the NM Healthy Soil Working Group! These free, hands-on events offer opportunities to learn, connect with other farmers and ranchers, and explore practical soil health practices.

👉 Check out the upcoming field days and learn more: https://www.nmhealthysoil.org/field-days/