UDAF Supports Egg Industry Donation

The Utah egg industry donated more than 300,000 eggs to the Utah Food Bank Services just in time for Easter 2009. Representatives from Bud Shepard & Sons, Delta Egg Farms, Fassio Egg Farms, Oakdell Egg Farms, and Rigtrup Egg Farm made the presentation saying it was something they could do, and something they felt compelled to do. The Utah Food Bank reports food requests from the needy have increased 33% in 2009 compared with previous years.

The eggs will be distributed to food pantries, churches, senior centers, after school programs, and group homes throughout the Utah.

UDAF Deputy Commissioner, Kyle Stephens, said the donation is a remarkable show of support for the community by the various family farms that make up the Utah egg industry.

The UDAF is dedicated to helping Utahns realize that they experience agriculture every day, and in many ways.

Kyle Stephens addresses audience

Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture and Food, Kyle Stephens, tells the audience that family farms play an important role in Utah agriculture. Successful agriculture helped the Utah egg industry make a significant contribution to the Utah Food Bank Services.

eggs donated by industry

One of several loads of eggs delivered to Utah Food Bank Services.

Posted March 25, 2009