USU Small Farms Lab
USU Small Farms Lab

USU Small Farms Lab

Developing science-based + sustainable solutions for small farms.

 
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Research + Extension

 
 

We conduct applied research and extension outreach to help small farms and urban residents become more efficient and sustainable.

Many of our studies were inspired by the communities and stakeholders in Utah. Our approach is to start with the soil and work outwards, layering in considerations for crops, water, nutrients, and more.

 

Calling all growers

Participate in one of our upcoming trials!

We need your help shaping the future of farming! If you are interested in sharing your knowledge and participating in a small study on your farm, discover our trials and how to get involved.

 Visit us on Instagram @usu_smallfarms

Awesome drone footage of our research farm this week! Pink stars mark the cut flower trials and the green star is my squash trial at Greenville Farm in North Logan, UT. Pic 2 gives a closer look at our high tunnel and field trials, while Pic 3 shows
The air temperature did NOT freeze last night at the farm, but we had some ICE formation! . This phenomenon always fascinates me. At night when the air temperature is close to freezing + air is still (little wind) + sky is clear (no clouds), surface
Much of Utah has short growing seasons (less than 150 frost free days) with hot, dry summers and cold winters. Working within these constraints to generate sufficient soil fertility using cover crops, composts, and targeted use of commercial fertiliz
Happy first day of fall! 🍁🍂 . At home (pictured, including a pitbull photobomb 🐶), many winter squash are wrapping up. The most exciting part has been going vertical to save space and getting the best yields of my life. Though some varieties neede