Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 21 minutes ago
USU Ag students recently built extra-large chicken coops as part of their Ag Structures class project and installed the coops at Utah Refugee Goats' (URG) Salt Lake City farm.
The coops are built to high standards with fully enclosed roofs which will protect chicken flocks from potential illnesses spread by migratory birds. The chickens and their new homes are an important addition to the grant-supported work done by USU Extension animal science specialists and the non-profit organization that provides refugees with work and youth education opportunities, and greater access to culturally appropriate food.
People who will work directly with the chickens say that once the new facilities are fully operational, they expect the chickens to produce about 200 eggs per day, and eggs will be available to people in the community.
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Since 1888, Utah State University established itself as a premier research institution known through the world for its intellectual and technological leadership. USU’s main campus is in Logan, plus 30 campuses throughout Utah. And as long as WiFi is available, you can be an Aggie anywhere through USU Online.
USU competes in 16 NCAA Division I sports. Our student section, the HURD, is one of the loudest and rowdiest in the nation. The diehards become True Aggies by kissing on the block “A” on Homecoming. Adrenaline junkies sled down Old Main hill between classes or rock climb outside. And everyone eats Aggie Ice Cream — even with a foot of snow on the ground.
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USU Ag students recently built extra-large chicken coops as part of their Ag Structures class project and installed the coops at Utah Refugee Goats' (URG) Salt Lake City farm.
The coops are built to high standards with fully enclosed roofs which will protect chicken flocks from potential illnesses spread by migratory birds. The chickens and their new homes are an important addition to the grant-supported work done by USU Extension animal science specialists and the non-profit organization that provides refugees with work and youth education opportunities, and greater access to culturally appropriate food.
People who will work directly with the chickens say that once the new facilities are fully operational, they expect the chickens to produce about 200 eggs per day, and eggs will be available to people in the community.
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Since 1888, Utah State University established itself as a premier research institution known through the world for its intellectual and technological leadership. USU’s main campus is in Logan, plus 30 campuses throughout Utah. And as long as WiFi is available, you can be an Aggie anywhere through USU Online.
USU competes in 16 NCAA Division I sports. Our student section, the HURD, is one of the loudest and rowdiest in the nation. The diehards become True Aggies by kissing on the block “A” on Homecoming. Adrenaline junkies sled down Old Main hill between classes or rock climb outside. And everyone eats Aggie Ice Cream — even with a foot of snow on the ground.
#7 Best Bang for the Buck in the West - Washington Monthly
#8 Public University in the Nation - Washington Monthly
#11 Best Online Bachelor's Program - U.S. News & World Report
There’s a place for you at Utah State. Join us.
https://usu.edu/admissions/aggielife/
Follow Us
FB: facebook.com/UtahState
IG: instagram.com/USUAggielife
TW: twitter.com/USUAggies
USU is committed to a learning and working environment free from discrimination. For USU’s non-discrimination notice, see equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination.
