Author: Mariah Wheeler

Ogden, UTAH – According to the state officials, the individuals, working in the UCI textile shop, not only produced the backpacks, but were also able to come up with the designs themselves. The participants were excited to learn new skills while giving back to the community. The Sevier County Backpack Club uses backpacks as a foundation to create food kits for children in need around Sevier County.  UCI is grateful to Watts Bags for donating webbing for this project. UCI purchased all other materials used in the production of the backpacks.

Ogden, UTAH – According to the state officials, the situation in these areas is still ongoing and is being closely monitored by UDAF and USDA officials in efforts to contain the disease and prevent further impact. Members of the public should stay away from premises with known cases as well as any locations where officials are working to contain the disease to avoid coming in contact with HPAI. UDAF is asking for the public’s help to prepare for a continued increase of HPAI cases. All domestic bird owners, including backyard chicken flocks, ducks, geese, turkeys, gamebirds, etc., should strengthen their…