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Wynter Varner

Agriculture Intern

I joined the UPR team in November of 2025. I love talking to people and sharing their stories, and my work at UPR is one of the best ways I can do that. I work to produce the USU Extension Highlights, The Green Thumb, and Ask and Expert episodes. Outside of my work at UPR, I crochet, collect CDs, write poetry, take photos, and watch countless video essays.

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USU Extension Highlight: Financial Health

Wynter Varner

Practicing financial health can help take the stress out of spending.
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USU Extension Highlight: Effectively communicating with "I" messages

Wynter Varner

"I" messages are a communication tool used to express your feelings clearly without blaming or accusing the other person. They can help reduce defensiveness in conversation.
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USU Extension Highlight: The role of micronutrients in a healthy diet

Wynter Varner

Micronutrients are important to the health and function of our bodies. Eating a variety of them can improve our health.
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USU Extension Highlight: How homeowners can deal with invasive fox squirrels

Wynter Varner

Invasive fox squirrels can be a nuisance for Utah homeowners, but there are resources to learn to identify and deal with them.
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USU Extension Highlight: John Paul Murphy on the power of 4-H

Wynter Varner

John Paul Murphy was inducted into the 4-H Hall of Fame in 2025 for the positive impact of his leadership and mentorship.