USU Extension - Iron County

USU Extension - Iron County USU - IRON COUNTY EXTENSION PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
Ag & Natural Resources
Horticulture & Water Conservation
Home, Family & Food
Utah 4-H & Youth

The Iron County Extension Office provides many services to the community, including 4-H clubs, nutrition lessons, horticulture education, family and consumer sciences expertise, and natural resources experts.

4-H Livestock Workshop & Service Project Join us on June 17 at the IFA Classroom for an evening of learning, service, a...
06/16/2026

4-H Livestock Workshop & Service Project
Join us on June 17 at the IFA Classroom for an evening of learning, service, and fun! Members can earn service hours by participating in our community service project, then learn valuable livestock nutrition tips from IFA's livestock nutritionist. Participants will also have the opportunity to complete and receive sign-offs for applicable requirements in their rank advancement books. Parents are invited to stay for a Q&A session at the end of the evening. We hope to see you there!
📍 Location: IFA Classroom
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM Service Project
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM Nutrition Workshop
⏰ 6:00–6:30 PM Parent FAQ Session

Southwest Livestock Show

A new Dr. Dave video has been posted to relationships.usu.edu. In this video, What To Do When Your Child Hits by Dr. Dav...
06/09/2026

A new Dr. Dave video has been posted to relationships.usu.edu.

In this video, What To Do When Your Child Hits by Dr. Dave Schramm, gives quick, practical parenting guidance for handling situations when young children hit — focusing on understanding the behavior, keeping everyone safe, calming the child, and gently teaching kindness and better ways to express big feelings.

Has your ag operation been impacted by drought? USDA staff is available to assist. USDA offers a suite of programs to he...
06/08/2026

Has your ag operation been impacted by drought? USDA staff is available to assist. USDA offers a suite of programs to help your ag operation recover. Learn about available programs and how to get assistance at farmers.gov/drought

Producers affected by recent drought may be eligible for ELAP assistance to help with costs associated with water hauling, transporting livestock to grazing acres and/or transporting feed/forage to livestock.

Producers who suffered grazing losses due to drought may be eligible for assistance through the Livestock Forage Disaster Program. Check your eligibility at fsa.usda.gov/lfp

Can you identify this mystery vegetable? Take your best guess in the comments. We’ll reveal the answer tomorrow along wi...
06/01/2026

Can you identify this mystery vegetable?

Take your best guess in the comments. We’ll reveal the answer tomorrow along with a few ways to cook it.

05/28/2026

Finding a quiet moment to read isn't just a hobby – it's a powerful way to care for your mind.
Immersing yourself in a story can shift your focus away from stressors, leading to a calmer and improved mood. 📖✨

Whether it’s a few pages before bed or a chapter during your lunch break, let yourself get
lost in another world this Mental Health Awareness Month. 💚

Learn more about strengthening your mental health, here:

https://extension.usu.edu/mentalhealth/



This video, Dr. Dave Schramm – Thrive in Five – Parenting Tips: Granting in Fantasy, is a quick parenting tip video wher...
05/27/2026

This video, Dr. Dave Schramm – Thrive in Five – Parenting Tips:

Granting in Fantasy, is a quick parenting tip video where Dr. Dave Schramm explains how sometimes letting children use their imagination and “granting in fantasy” can support their emotional development, encourage creativity, and strengthen parent‑child connection through play and understanding.

https://extension.usu.edu/relationships/ .tab=0

05/26/2026

Did you know that picking up a hobby or learning something new is a form of self-care? 🎨✨

Learning a new skill can help you become more resilient and capable of coping with stress. It’s not just about the end result – it’s about the process. Learning a new skill can also lead to feelings of accomplishment and a greater sense of purpose, giving your mental well-being a boost. Try learning a new skill this Mental Health Awareness Month. 💚

Learn more about strengthening your mental health, here:
https://extension.usu.edu/mentalhealth/

05/21/2026

Did you know that May is national strawberry month? 🍓
Strawberries have so many great benefits for your body and are absolutely delicious! 😋 Be sure to enjoy some this month! 🍓

The Homestead Act of 1862Signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln on May 20, 1862, the Homestead Act fundamentally t...
05/20/2026

The Homestead Act of 1862
Signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln on May 20, 1862, the Homestead Act fundamentally transformed the American West. It opened up millions of acres of public land to small farmers by granting 160-acre parcels to any citizen willing to reside on and cultivate the property for at least five years.

Did You Know?
While the act passed in 1862, actual homesteading in Utah was completely blocked for seven years. Because federal law strictly required public land to be officially surveyed before anyone could claim it, Utah’s lack of federal mapping gridlocked the system from 1862 until 1869.

The territory’s first federal land office finally opened in Salt Lake City in March 1869—just two months before the golden spike was driven to complete the Transcontinental Railroad. Only then were Utah’s early settlers finally able to legally secure the land they had been living on and farming for decades.

https://extension.usu.edu/rangelands/files/RRU_Section_Two.pdf
https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/homestead-act

Address

585 N Main Street # 4
Cedar City, UT
84721

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
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Thursday 8am - 12pm
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Friday 8am - 12pm
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