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Safety And Health Management Planning For Veterinarians, Jessie Salter, Michael Pate, Kerry A. Rood Jan 2024

Safety And Health Management Planning For Veterinarians, Jessie Salter, Michael Pate, Kerry A. Rood

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Veterinary staff health and safety are of primary importance to the profession. Although this is inherently understood, oftentimes, staff safety is not given the time and resources needed to promote a safe work environment free from unnecessary risks or exposures. This handbook educates clinic leaders on valuing and creating a safety culture in practice as well as implementing appropriate safety policies and procedures. Veterinary personnel are more likely to experience a work-related injury than policemen, firefighters, and construction workers. These statistics illustrate the need for a stronger safety culture in veterinary medicine. This handbook provides an outline on how to …


Planning For A Gnarly Future: Reimagining Planning To Empower Your Community, Elizabeth Sodja Jun 2023

Planning For A Gnarly Future: Reimagining Planning To Empower Your Community, Elizabeth Sodja

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The purpose of this document is to summarize key takeaways and resources from our 5-part online learning series featuring planning solutions to challenges facing Gateway and Natural Amenity Region (GNAR) communities in the west.


Responding To Financial Stress For Agricultural Producers And Couples, Jacob D. Gossner, Elizabeth B. Fauth, Tasha Howard Sep 2022

Responding To Financial Stress For Agricultural Producers And Couples, Jacob D. Gossner, Elizabeth B. Fauth, Tasha Howard

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Finances are a necessary component of running an agricultural production and with an uncertain economy, drought conditions, and rising costs, financial stress is increasingly common. Although financial stress is linked with poor individual and relationship outcomes, research suggests that there are effective ways to manage financial stress so that it does not reduce personal or relationship well-being. We review the body's response to stressors and how to respond rather than react to stress. We present specific strategies couples can use to navigate financial stress together. We include ideas for practical application for individuals seeking to improve the way they manage …


Outdoor Recreation Use And Indicators Of The Ecological, Physical, And Social Characteristics Of Recreation Settings In The Central Wasatch: Phase 1 Interim Report, Jordan W. Smith, Anna B. Miller, Chase C. Lamborn, Christopher Monz, Danya Rumore Jul 2021

Outdoor Recreation Use And Indicators Of The Ecological, Physical, And Social Characteristics Of Recreation Settings In The Central Wasatch: Phase 1 Interim Report, Jordan W. Smith, Anna B. Miller, Chase C. Lamborn, Christopher Monz, Danya Rumore

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The purpose of this study is to explore how outdoor recreation use and its associated impacts can be quantified and monitored over time within the canyons. Establishing indicators of the ecological, physical, and social characteristics of recreation settings throughout the canyons is an essential first step to quantifying and monitoring change. Our goal is to establish a set of indicators that are collaboratively generated and grounded in the best-available science and reflect the unique needs and concerns of the diverse stakeholders and interest groups who use, manage, and depend on the canyons. Through the work detailed below, the Central Wasatch …


How To Shred Gnar(Ly) Problems: Tools, Techniques & Resources To Help Address Epic Housing Challenges, Elizabeth Sodja Jul 2021

How To Shred Gnar(Ly) Problems: Tools, Techniques & Resources To Help Address Epic Housing Challenges, Elizabeth Sodja

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The purpose of this document is to summarize key takeaways and resources from our 6-part webinar series about housing affordability and short-term rental challenges facing Gateway and Natural Amenity Region (GNAR) communities in the west.


Encouraging Snap Shopper Participation At Utah Farmers Markets, A Best Practices Guide, Kelsey Hall, Alicia Meiners Sep 2020

Encouraging Snap Shopper Participation At Utah Farmers Markets, A Best Practices Guide, Kelsey Hall, Alicia Meiners

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This guide’s steps were compiled during background research for advertising acceptance of SNAP benefits using Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards and the Double Up Food Bucks (Double Up) program offered at farmers markets throughout Utah. Information in this guide will expand marketing campaigns across Utah to promote farmers markets already accepting SNAP benefits, especially to minority and low-income populations. The information, however, may be generalized to other health/food programs and to populations with low incomes in other states.


Size And Scope Of Carbon County Agriculture 2019, Ryan Feuz, Ryan Larsen, Steven Price Apr 2020

Size And Scope Of Carbon County Agriculture 2019, Ryan Feuz, Ryan Larsen, Steven Price

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Carbon County is located south of Duchesne and Wasatch counties in east-central Utah. Along with Emery County to the south, it is often referred to as Utah’s Castle Country. The county became industrialized very early after statehood with the arrival of the railroads and discovery of many coal beds for which the county is named. It is also a large producer of natural gas within the state. Its primary economic base today comes from regional services, retail, tourism, recreation and resource extraction. As of 2017, the population was estimated at 20,295. Price is the largest city and county seat. This …


The Money Mentors Program: Increasing Financial Literacy In Utah Youths, Zurishaddai A. Garcia, Dave Francis, Amanda Christensen, Stacey S. Macarthur, Margie Memmott, Paul A. Hill Dec 2017

The Money Mentors Program: Increasing Financial Literacy In Utah Youths, Zurishaddai A. Garcia, Dave Francis, Amanda Christensen, Stacey S. Macarthur, Margie Memmott, Paul A. Hill

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Utah 4-H and Fidelity Investments collaborated on a program for increasing the financial literacy of teens and children. The collaboration resulted in positive impacts for both Extension and Utah youths. Extension benefited through partnership with a corporation that provided content expertise, volunteers, and funding for a financial literacy program. Youths benefited from improved financial literacy. A Teens Reaching Youth (TRY) team approach was used for the training of 81 teens, who then taught 530 youths statewide. The curriculum addressed research-based financial concepts through activities and technologies that were interactive, appealing, and engaging. The program development and implementation processes may serve …


Refund Anticipation Loan, Ann House Apr 2011

Refund Anticipation Loan, Ann House

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This fact sheet defines a refund anticipation loan and gives the benefits to considering other options.


Spring Clean Your Financial House, Ann House Feb 2011

Spring Clean Your Financial House, Ann House

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This publication suggests 5 simple steps to reviewing and improving your financial status.


Economic Feasibility Of Solar Photovoltaic Irrigation System Use In Great Basin Forage Production, Kynda R. Curtis Oct 2010

Economic Feasibility Of Solar Photovoltaic Irrigation System Use In Great Basin Forage Production, Kynda R. Curtis

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This publication evaluates the potential economic feasibility of using solar PV systems for irrigated forage production in the Great Basin.


How Advertisers Mess With Our Minds And Wallets, Ann House Sep 2010

How Advertisers Mess With Our Minds And Wallets, Ann House

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This publication provides insight on how marketers gain consumers' interest and trust and what rights consumers are entitled to.


Wise Charitable Giving, Ann House, Janet Andersen Oct 2009

Wise Charitable Giving, Ann House, Janet Andersen

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This publication provides ten tips to smart, charitable giving.


Charity Fraud, Ann House May 2009

Charity Fraud, Ann House

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This publication provides tips on how to protect yourself from scams and fraud.


Credit Scores - More Important Now Than Ever, M. J. Bouck, Ann House, Al Bingham Apr 2009

Credit Scores - More Important Now Than Ever, M. J. Bouck, Ann House, Al Bingham

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This publication puts an emphasis on the importance of credit scores.


Preventing Identity Theft, Christine Jensen Jun 2004

Preventing Identity Theft, Christine Jensen

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Identity theft is becoming more common and is a very serious crime. Victims of identity theft can spend months or years and a lot of hard earned money cleaning up the mess thieves have made of their good name and credit record.


Are You Drowning In Personal Finance Papers? What To Keep And What To Toss, Barbara Rowe, Heidi Leblanc Jun 2003

Are You Drowning In Personal Finance Papers? What To Keep And What To Toss, Barbara Rowe, Heidi Leblanc

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Estate Planning Basics: A Vocabulary, Barbara Rowe, Christine Jensen Apr 2003

Estate Planning Basics: A Vocabulary, Barbara Rowe, Christine Jensen

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Estate Planning Basics: A Letter Of Last Instructions, Barbara Rowe Dec 2002

Estate Planning Basics: A Letter Of Last Instructions, Barbara Rowe

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Estate Planning Basics: Revocable Living Trusts, Barbara Rowe Dec 2002

Estate Planning Basics: Revocable Living Trusts, Barbara Rowe

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Estate Planning Basics: Wills, Barbara Rowe Dec 2002

Estate Planning Basics: Wills, Barbara Rowe

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Estate Planning Basics: Getting Started, Barbara Rowe Nov 2002

Estate Planning Basics: Getting Started, Barbara Rowe

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Fixing Mistakes In Your Credit Report, Barbara Rowe Mar 2002

Fixing Mistakes In Your Credit Report, Barbara Rowe

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How Many Credit Cards Do You Need?, Barbara Rowe Nov 2001

How Many Credit Cards Do You Need?, Barbara Rowe

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Building A New Credit Report, Barbara Rowe Nov 2001

Building A New Credit Report, Barbara Rowe

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Checking Your Credit Report, Barbara Rowe Nov 2001

Checking Your Credit Report, Barbara Rowe

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How Much Credit Is Too Much?, Barbara Rowe Nov 2001

How Much Credit Is Too Much?, Barbara Rowe

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Reducing Credit Card Debt, Barbara Rowe Nov 2001

Reducing Credit Card Debt, Barbara Rowe

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Preplanning A Funeral, Barbara Rowe Oct 2001

Preplanning A Funeral, Barbara Rowe

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Shopping For Long-Term Care Insurance, Barbara Rowe Sep 2001

Shopping For Long-Term Care Insurance, Barbara Rowe

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