Thursday, September 3rd, 2020
COVID-19 has changed the way we do everything. The way we shop, the way we socialize and yes even the way we school. With the increasingly popular option of distance learning and/or homeschool, more and more children...
Thursday, August 27th, 2020
Feeding your body certain foods may help keep your immune system strong. If you’re looking for ways to prevent colds, the flu, and other infections, your first step should be a visit to your local grocery store....
Thursday, August 20th, 2020
What is mentoring? Basketball player, John Crosby said, “Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.” Tooele Junior High is benefitting from year two of the 4H Health...
Thursday, July 30th, 2020
Fairs and livestock shows are looking quite a bit different this year with many going virtual or being held with very few spectators. This will be the second time the Tooele County Fair has been canceled. The...
Thursday, July 16th, 2020
Do you ever feel like you are in too much of a hurry to eat healthy? With today’s busy, fast-paced lifestyles healthy eating can be tricky. It is important to make nutritious food choices as often as...
Thursday, July 9th, 2020
When I became an intern for USU Extension, I was new to gardening. I was originally hired to organize, plan, and run the 4-H Robotics, Electronics, and Spheros camps. However, quarantine put me in an interesting situation. At...
Thursday, June 25th, 2020
Starting back in May around Memorial Day and running through until Labor Day in September, one of the most sold produce items is watermelon. Watermelon is a staple food at most backyard BBQs and summer parties. I...
Thursday, June 18th, 2020
June is the month when we get to celebrate fathers and father figures in our lives. In the world of public health, June is also Men’s Health Month. Not only do we get to celebrate fathers, but...
Thursday, June 11th, 2020
I have been out looking at a lot of trees and shrubs this spring; ones with problems. No one has ever called me to come look at a tree that is perfectly fine — one they are happy...
Thursday, June 4th, 2020
With manicured lawns and perfectly trimmed shrubs, the landscaping surrounding North American homes and buildings was, until recently, mostly considered decorative. Turf grass serves little to no purpose other than to consume water. However, a new way...