Media Contacts
Office of the Commissioner
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food is pleased to serve as a resource to the media for story development and inquiry responses. Please contact our Public Information Officer or a member of our communications team to initiate our request.
Caroline Hargraves
Public Information Officer / Director of Marketing and Economic Development
Press Releases
April
13
UDAF Survey on Upcoming Rural Health Transformation Grant
The Utah Department of Agriculture & Food (UDAF) is surveying potential applicants to the Rural Health Transformation Grant Program, which will open a grant cycle in the coming months. Survey data will assist in determining
April
09
UDAF Prepares for 2026 Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Season Across Utah
In preparation for the upcoming 2026 grasshopper and Mormon cricket season, the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is working in coordination with county partners, federal agencies, and land managers to monitor populations and
March
16
5th Annual Utah Food Safety Conference Brings Industry, Public Health, and Regulatory Partners Together
The Utah Food Safety Task Force will host the 5th Annual Food Safety Conference on April 1–2, 2026, at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi. The conference is open to professionals responsible for food safety and foodborne
February
09
UDAF Launches New Funding Round to Tackle Invasive Species Threatening Utah Agriculture and Open Space
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is announcing the opening of the application period for the Invasive Species Mitigation (ISM) Weed Control Grant for the 2026–27 funding cycle. This competitive grant program supports
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