USU Extension Services in Washington County

On the 26th of August, 2010 we were pleased to have Carolyn Washburn of Utah State University Extension join us and provide insight and information on the services USU Extension offers here in Washington County.

This was the All Time 702nd meeting and the 9th of the 2010-2011 year of the Rotary Club of Dixie Sunrise.  Special thanks to Darrin, Greg W, and Chantra for leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance, 4-Way Test, and Blessing.

I think most of us were impressed and I dare say amazed by the unique and specialized services offered to Washington County residents by and through USU's Extension Office.

USU's Extension Office has many focuses, mainly:  4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Diversity & Civil Rights, Emergency Preparedness, Energy, Families and Communities, Finance & Economics, Food & Nutrition, Horticulture, Natural Resources, and Yard & Garden.

Carolyn's emphasis and presentation revolved around strengthening marriage and the marriage survival course offered by USU Extension (free of charge) on Monday evenings at the Extension Offices.  Contact Carolyn for exact details at 435-634-5706.  She also brought information related to nutrition and quizzed our knowledge regarding canning procedures and which foods provide our bodies with the most nutrients.

For more information about the services offered by USU Extension check their webpage, and become their fan on Facebook.

More about Carolyn Washburn:


BS of Elementary Education at USU 1972, MS SUU 1999. Elementary Teacher @ Ashman, Richfield, Utah 15 years. Alternative High School Richfield, Utah 8 years. Sevier School District Board of Education 10 years. American Legion Auxiliary Utah Girl's State 30 Years.


Our next program will be Mr. Phil Tuckett presenting about DocUtah


Yours in Rotary,


-Mark