USU Quinney College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

06/09/2026

According to Utah State University experts, some of life's most important lessons happen when children are allowed to discover, problem-solve, and learn on their own. Those moments of independent outdoor play can help build confidence, resilience, and a deeper connection to the world around us.

Learn how Utah 4-H and USU researchers are helping kids find their spark. ✨

USU experts share ways to let kids take risks and find

06/06/2026

Millennial vs. Gen Z 🤝 QANR edition

05/28/2026

Innovation, adventure, and storytelling. 🎒

The Outdoor Recreation Archive at Utah State is now home to the Skip Yowell papers, documenting the life and legacy of the JanSport co-founder whose vision helped shape the outdoor industry.

Check out the video in the link below!
https://www.usu.edu/today/story/outdoor-recreation-archive-receives-skip-yowell-papers-documenting-outdoor-industry-trailblazer/

05/26/2026

This week’s sales at The Teaching Greenhouse are here! 🌸🌿

• Buy one, get one free hanging baskets & planters
• 30% off all single geraniums
• 30% off all perennials
• Premium annuals — buy 2, get 1 free

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05/22/2026

Research from Utah State University’s Quinney College of Agriculture and Natural Resources was recently featured in the PBS series “Shared Planet,” highlighting how USU researchers, ranchers and partners are helping restore riverscapes across the West with the help of nature’s engineers: beavers.

The episode “Waters” showcases the work of Professor Joe Wheaton, wildlife biologist Nate Norman and rancher Jay Wilde as they collaborate to improve watershed health and build more resilient landscapes.

Catch the episode on PBS platforms or join the screening and panel discussion May 27 at The Cache in Logan.

Learn more at the link below!

An episode of PBS's

05/21/2026

Building more than a chicken coop. 🐓

“It means resiliency. It means independence. It means building hope.”

Over the past 10 weeks, USU students partnered with Utah Refugee Goats to create a space that will expand poultry production and support refugee communities across Utah. The project gave students real-world experience while helping build resilience, independence, and hope.

Learn more at the link below!
https://www.abc4.com/news/wasatch-front/usu-students-build-chicken-coop-utah-refugees/

05/20/2026

The small moments are what make the biggest difference, like the hands-on experiences preparing USU aviation students for careers in the industry. Utah State’s new “Small Moments, Big Impact” campaign shines a light on the authentic experiences happening across campus and throughout Utah — from classrooms and research labs to Extension programs and hands-on learning in the field.

QANR is proud to be part of the moments shaping the next generation of Aggies. 💙

Utah State University kicked off its newest marketing campaign, Small Moments, Big Impact, highlighting the university's real, authentic moments with customized content developed exclusively for the platform delivering the content.

05/19/2026

A passion for the land has always gone hand in hand with learning and opportunity for Scott and Mindy Pratt. They are giving back to the place that helped shape their future. Through scholarships, internships, and experiential learning opportunities, they’re helping the next generation of Aggies stay connected to the land while building meaningful careers in agriculture and natural resources.

Learn more about their story in the link below!
https://www.usu.edu/today/story/rooted-in-experience-growing-opportunity-the-pratt-familys-investment-in-working-landscapes/?nl=3071&utm_source=todaynewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nl3071&utm_content=rooted-in-experience-growing-opportunity-the-pratt-familys-investment-in-working-landscapes

05/15/2026

Big discoveries are happening at USU Eastern’s Prehistoric Museum! 🦖

Through a new partnership with the Bureau of Land Management, the museum is expanding fossil research and preservation efforts at the Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry — one of the most unique dinosaur sites in the country.

From protecting Utah’s prehistoric history to creating new opportunities for research, education and student involvement, this collaboration is helping bring the past to life right here in Eastern Utah.

Learn more at the link below!

The USU Eastern Prehistoric Museum is continuing to grow its role in fossil research through a new collaboration with the Bureau of Land Management

05/15/2026

We’re excited to welcome future Aggie Sarah Pace to Utah State University!

Recently named the 2026 Deseret News/KSL General Sterling Scholar, Sarah plans to study plant science research and physics at USU with dreams of one day working with NASA and helping grow plants on Mars. 🚀

We can’t wait to see all she accomplishes at USU!

When the day comes that plants are growing on Mars, Bear River High School's Sarah Pace may well be their