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Full-Text Articles in Agriculture
Providing Pest Management Education For Home Gardeners In Utah, Nick Volesky, Marion Murray
Providing Pest Management Education For Home Gardeners In Utah, Nick Volesky, Marion Murray
Outcomes and Impact Quarterly
In January 2024, Utah State University (USU) Extension's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program launched a three-part class series targeting Utah's home gardeners. The goal was to enhance their abilities in identifying and managing insect and plant diseases. With over 200 participants, the series notably increased the knowledge of attendees. This initiative aligns with the USU Extension IPM program's mission to promote sustainable pest management practices across Utah, evidencing its commitment to environmental stewardship and community education.
Demonstration Farm Provides Educational Opportunity For Ipm, Nick Volesky, Mair Murray
Demonstration Farm Provides Educational Opportunity For Ipm, Nick Volesky, Mair Murray
Outcomes and Impact Quarterly
The mission of USU Extension’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program is to increase the use of sustainable pest management practices within urban and rural landscapes to provide economic, human, and environmental health in Utah. In the spring of 2022, the IPM program established a vegetable farm to test and demonstrate IPM practices. The farm served as an experiential learning classroom for almost 50 farmers and home gardeners.
Helping Utah Landowners Reduce Pesticide Use Through A Statewide Ipm Program, Nick Volesky, Mair Murray
Helping Utah Landowners Reduce Pesticide Use Through A Statewide Ipm Program, Nick Volesky, Mair Murray
Outcomes and Impact Quarterly
The Utah Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program provides outreach and education to Utahns to reduce pesticide use and ultimately protect human and environmental health. In 2022, the IPM program responded to stakeholders’ needs by partnering with county Extension offices to deliver eight (8) in-person workshops across the state. The workshops connected Extension specialists and county faculty with managers of home landscapes and farms. The objective of the workshops was to provide participants with IPM skills to identify, monitor, and manage pest problems in preparation for the upcoming growing season.
Grape Varieties For Utah, Michael Caron, Taun Beddes, Tiffany Maughan, Michael Pace, Brent Black
Grape Varieties For Utah, Michael Caron, Taun Beddes, Tiffany Maughan, Michael Pace, Brent Black
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This fact sheet introduces the different types of grapes and provides suggestions of grape varieties that can be grown in Utah.
Southwest Utah Turfgrass Management Calendar, Kelly Kopp, Candace Schaible, Mark Nelson, Steven J. Price
Southwest Utah Turfgrass Management Calendar, Kelly Kopp, Candace Schaible, Mark Nelson, Steven J. Price
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This is a calendar for turfgrass management for southwest Utah and includes guidelines for seeding, overseeding, sodding, fertilization, mowing, aeration, weed control, and irrigation.
Beginning And Small Acreage Farms: Nonmotorized Tool Selection, Sheriden M. Hansen, Melanie Stock, Dan Drost, Katherine Wagner
Beginning And Small Acreage Farms: Nonmotorized Tool Selection, Sheriden M. Hansen, Melanie Stock, Dan Drost, Katherine Wagner
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Farming on 2 acres or less can be challenging, especially when considering equipment selection. It is important to carefully consider the equipment options available. Tools should be cost-effective, task and operation appropriate, of high quality and durability, and provide labor savings. Appropriate equipment contributes to farm viability by enhancing labor efficiency and crop quality. This fact sheet briefly describes equipment beginning farmers commonly need or use on small farms.
Pumpkins In The Garden, Dan Drost, Rick Hefelbower
Pumpkins In The Garden, Dan Drost, Rick Hefelbower
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This fact sheet describes pumpkins, recommended varieties and how to grow them, including planting and spacing, problems that may occur, harvest and storage, and nutrition.
Tomatillos In The Garden, Kristiane Pedersen, Dan Drost
Tomatillos In The Garden, Kristiane Pedersen, Dan Drost
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This fact sheet describes tomatillos. It includes information on varieties of tomatillos, how to grow them, problems that may occur, harvest and storage, productivity, nutrition, and frequently asked questions.
Parsnips In The Garden, Dan Drost, Wade Bitner
Parsnips In The Garden, Dan Drost, Wade Bitner
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This fact sheet provides information for growing parsnips in the garden, including varieties, how to grow them, pest control, harvest and storage, productivity, nutrition, and frequently asked questions.
Sweet Corn In The Garden, Dan Drost
Sweet Corn In The Garden, Dan Drost
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This fact sheet describes growing sweet corn in Utah gardens. It includes varieties, how to grow them, how to control pests, harvesting and storage, productivity, nutrition and answers to frequently asked questions.
Potatoes In The Garden, Dan Drost
Potatoes In The Garden, Dan Drost
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This fact sheet describes growing potatoes in the garden, and includes recommended varieties, tips on growing, problems, harvest and storage, productivity, nutrition, and frequently asked questions.
Garlic In The Garden, Dan Drost
Garlic In The Garden, Dan Drost
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This fact sheet describes garlic, recommended varieties, how to grow, planting and spacing, problems, harvest and storage, and nutrition.
Dill In The Garden, Dan Drost, Adam Oakley
Dill In The Garden, Dan Drost, Adam Oakley
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This fact sheet describes dill, recommended varieties, how to grow, planting and spacing, problems, harvest and storage, and nutrition.
Garden Cress In The Garden, Dan Drost, Bonnie Allen
Garden Cress In The Garden, Dan Drost, Bonnie Allen
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This fact sheet describes garden cress in the garden, varieties, how to grow, problems, harvesting and storage, productivity, nutrition, and frequently asked questions.
Sweet Potatoes In The Garden, Dan Drost, Jeran Farley
Sweet Potatoes In The Garden, Dan Drost, Jeran Farley
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This fact sheet describes sweet potatoes in the garden, varieties, how to grow, problems, harvesting and storage, productivity, nutrition, and frequently asked questions.
Fennel In The Garden, Dan Drost, Ken Adams
Fennel In The Garden, Dan Drost, Ken Adams
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This fact sheet describes fennel in the garden, varieties, how to grow, problems, harvesting and storage, productivity, and frequently asked questions.
Kale In The Garden, Dan Drost, Michael Johnson
Kale In The Garden, Dan Drost, Michael Johnson
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This fact sheet describes kale in the garden, gives recommended varieties, how to grow, problems, harvest and storage, productivity, and nutrition.
Summer And Winter Squash In The Garden, Dan Drost, Rick Heflebower
Summer And Winter Squash In The Garden, Dan Drost, Rick Heflebower
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This fact sheet describes summer and winter squash, recommended varieties, how to grow, planting and spacing, problems, harvest and storage, and nutrition.
Lemongrass In The Garden, Dan Drost, Terra Linse
Lemongrass In The Garden, Dan Drost, Terra Linse
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This fact sheet describes lemongrass, recommended varieties, how to grow, planting and spacing, problems, harvest and storage, and nutrition.
English Lavender In The Garden, Dan Drost, Keenan Cummit
English Lavender In The Garden, Dan Drost, Keenan Cummit
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This publication goes over the different types of English lavendar and how to successfully grow it in the garden.
Celery In The Garden, Dan Drost, Brandon West
Celery In The Garden, Dan Drost, Brandon West
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This fact sheet describes celery in the garden, varieties, how to grow, problems, harvesting and storage, productivity, nutrition, and frequently asked questions.
Tomatoes In The Garden, Dan Drost
Tomatoes In The Garden, Dan Drost
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This publication covers how to grow tomatoes, how to address problems, and how to harvest and store tomatoes properly.
Artichoke In The Garden, Dan Drost
Artichoke In The Garden, Dan Drost
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This fact sheet includes recommended varieties of artichokes, how to grow them, problems, harvest and storage information and frequently asked questions.
Chives In The Garden, Dan Drost
Chives In The Garden, Dan Drost
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This fact sheet includes recommended varieties of chives, how to grow them, problems, harvest and storage information and frequently asked questions.
Eggplant In The Garden, Dan Drost
Eggplant In The Garden, Dan Drost
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This fact sheep provides tips on growing eggplant in Utah, including how to grow, soil and soil preparation, planting and spacing, mulches, row covers, water, fertilization. It discusses weed, insect, and disease problems, harvest and storage recommendations, productivity and nutrition.
Peas In The Garden, Dan Drost
Peas In The Garden, Dan Drost
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This fact sheet describes growing peas in Utah gardens. It includes varieties, how to grow them, how to control pests, harvesting and storage, productivity, nutrition and answers to frequently asked questions.
Peppers In The Garden, Dan Drost
Peppers In The Garden, Dan Drost
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This fact sheet describes peppers including recommended varities, how to grow, problems, harvest and storage, productivity, and nutrition.
Swiss Chard In The Garden, Dan Drost
Swiss Chard In The Garden, Dan Drost
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This fact sheet describes Swiss Chard, recommended varieties, how to grow, planting and spacing, problems, harvest and storage, and nutrition.
Lettuce In The Garden, Dan Drost
Lettuce In The Garden, Dan Drost
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This fact sheet describes lettuce, recommended varieties, how to grow, planting and spacing, problems, harvest and storage, and nutrition.
Leeks In The Garden, Dan Drost
Leeks In The Garden, Dan Drost
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This fact sheet describes Leeks, recommended varieties, how to grow, planting and spacing, problems, harvest and storage, and nutrition.