Wyoming’s Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP) welcomes Megan McGuffey Skinner as assistant director.

CNP is a hands-on cooking, nutrition and physical activity program that serves income-qualifying families across the state.

A Wyoming native, McGuffey Skinner first became involved in the program …

In fall 2022, the University of Wyoming Department of Animal Science reported record enrollment in its introductory meat, wool, and livestock judging courses. Engagement has skyrocketed, with many students planning to compete as members of the UW College of Agriculture, …

This fall, University of Wyoming Extension administrative professionals in Fremont and Albany Counties earned recognition for their exceptional service and impact.

Awards were presented Sept 15. at UW Extension’s annual administrative training conference in Gillette.

Fremont County office manager named

University of Wyoming Extension Sheep Specialist Whit Stewart and recent alumnus Ryan Knuth received honors from the Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science (WSASAS) this fall.

Stewart, who is also an associate professor of animal science, earned …

Wyoming landowners, farmers and ranchers are encouraged to attend upcoming public meetings on critical aging irrigation infrastructure in their communities.

Much of the state’s irrigation infrastructure is more than 100 years old. Troubling developments, such as the collapse of the …

The mission of Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) is to support rural communities and provide reliable, consistent credit and financial services to agricultural operations.

That means financing those who farm and ranch, says Teresa Mardesen, FCSAmerica community relations manager, …

“My name is Ann Ramsay and my mother was the most wonderful mother in the whole world, Elizabeth McCabe,” says the recent donor of a $1.8 million gift to the University of Wyoming Extension office in Teton County.

Elizabeth McCabe …

It’s not every day that a high school student from Victoria, Australia, winds up in small-town Wyoming.

But that didn’t faze Craig Alford, who first arrived in the state as part of an exchange program organized by the Torrington Rotary …

When 14-year-old Larry Prager attended sheep shearing school as part of a UW Extension program, he didn’t know that one day he’d become CEO of one of the largest wool warehousing operations in the country. He was just a Wyoming …

The University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources will honor notable alumni and supporters on its annual Ag Appreciation weekend Sept. 29-Oct 1.

Recipients include outstanding alumni Craig Alford and Larry Prager; legacy award winner Ann …

University of Wyoming Extension 4-H educators from Washakie, Campbell, and Teton Counties received national and regional recognition for their innovative 2022 programming. Awards will be presented at the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (NAE4-YDP) Annual Conference in …

On Saturday, Oct. 8, the University of Wyoming Extension and partners will host a tree care workshop at the Agriculture Resources & Learning Center in Casper, located at 2011 Fairgrounds Road.

Sponsors include the City of Casper, Wyoming State Forestry …

On Thursday, Sept. 22, the University of Wyoming Extension will host a workshop on beef quality assurance and drought management at the Niobrara County Fairgrounds in Lusk.

Attendees will earn an industry-recognized Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certificate.

“I recommend producers …

The University of Wyoming Extension welcomes Dagan Montgomery as the new agriculture and natural resources extension educator for Sublette County.

“Dagan comes to us with a solid foundation in production agriculture and a good understanding of what it takes to …

The 39th annual Ag Appreciation Barbecue is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1, prior to the 5:30 p.m. kickoff of the University of Wyoming vs. San Jose State football game.

Serving will take place 2:30-5 p.m. in UW’s Indoor Practice Facility …