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SUMMARY:Navigating Utah's Food Supply Chain Session 1: Supply Chain Overview
DESCRIPTION:There’s a whole world out there beyond direct-to-consumer sales! This new webinar series from UDAF’s Marketing and Economic Development Division is designed to help food producers\, small businesses\, and aspiring food systems professionals better understand Utah’s food supply chain. Whether you are ready to grow an established business to the next level or are just getting started\, it can be helpful to understand how the greater food systems landscape impacts your business\, and how you can prepare to access new market channels. Attend all three sessions\, or just the one(s) that interest you the most. \nSession 1 information\nGain a big-picture understanding of values-based food supply chains and where you fit in. We’ll also learn about specific challenges faced by food businesses in Utah when planning to expand\, and opportunities to address those challenges. \nRegister for Session 1 here. \nContact Kate Wheeler\, UDAF Value Chain Coordinator\, with any questions at kswheeler@utah.gov.
URL:https://ag.utah.gov/event/navigating-utahs-food-supply-chain-session-1-supply-chain-overview/
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SUMMARY:From Seed to Summit: Understanding Our Local Food System Understanding Our Local Food System
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to grow food in Summit County\, and how are changing weather conditions affecting local agriculture? Join Summit County Health and USU Extension for a free community event exploring our food system\, the challenges local growers face\, and opportunities to build a more resilient food system for the future. \nHear perspectives from local growers and other experts on local agriculture and the future of our food system. \n\nCaroline Scheidell | Utah Department of Agriculture and Food\nScott Hotaling | USU Extension\nAndrea Morgan | Moonshadow Farm\nHelen Nadel | Summit Community Gardens & EATS\n\nRegister to attend this event.
URL:https://ag.utah.gov/event/from-seed-to-summit-understanding-our-local-food-system-understanding-our-local-food-system/
LOCATION:Ledges Event Center\, 202 Park Rd\, Coalville\, UT\, 84017\, United States
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SUMMARY:Utah Food Systems Study Action Committee Meeting: Agricultural Land Protection
DESCRIPTION:The Utah Food Systems Study Action Committee was created to invite those involved in food systems work in Utah to execute the strategies identified in the 2026 Utah Food Systems Study. This meeting will specifically cover action items related to the following strategy from the study: \nProgramming Strategy #7 (Utah Food Systems Study page 47)\nExpand access to agricultural land protection and succession planning tools by increasing awareness\, coordination with partners\, and clearer guidance around agricultural protection areas\, conservation easements\, and succession planning resources. \nRead more about the Utah Food Systems Study Action Committee.  \nRegister for the meeting. 
URL:https://ag.utah.gov/event/utah-food-systems-study-action-committee-meeting-agricultural-land-protection/
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SUMMARY:Utah Food Systems Study Action Committee Meeting: Supply Chain Improvements
DESCRIPTION:The Utah Food Systems Study Action Committee was created to invite those involved in food systems work in Utah to execute the strategies identified in the 2026 Utah Food Systems Study. This meeting will specifically cover action items related to the following supply chain centered strategies from the study: \nProgramming Strategy #1 (Utah Food Systems Study\, page 41)\nStrengthen statewide market development\, business support\, and supply chain coordination to better connect producers\, buyers\, processors\, investors\, and local governments while improving UDAF’s capacity to align supply\, market demand\, financing\, and technical assistance across Utah’s agricultural supply chains. \nProgramming Strategy #4 (Utah Food Systems Study\, page 44)\nDevelop a strategic investment framework for supply chain infrastructure. \nAnyone with relevant experience in or knowledge of the topic can participate. Examples include representatives from agriculture\, food businesses\, nonprofits\, institutions\, and other food systems partners across the state. \nRead more about the Utah Food Systems Study Action Committee.  \nRegister for the meeting. 
URL:https://ag.utah.gov/event/utah-food-systems-study-action-committee-meeting-supply-chain-improvements/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270120T120000
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SUMMARY:Utah Food Systems Study Action Committee Meeting: Agricultural Land Protection
DESCRIPTION:The Utah Food Systems Study Action Committee was created to invite those involved in food systems work in Utah to execute the strategies identified in the 2026 Utah Food Systems Study. This meeting will specifically cover action items related to the following strategy from the study: \nProgramming Strategy #7 (Utah Food Systems Study page 47)\nExpand access to agricultural land protection and succession planning tools by increasing awareness\, coordination with partners\, and clearer guidance around agricultural protection areas\, conservation easements\, and succession planning resources. \nRead more about the Utah Food Systems Study Action Committee.  \nRegister for the meeting.
URL:https://ag.utah.gov/event/utah-food-systems-study-action-committee-meeting-agricultural-land-protection-2/
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SUMMARY:Navigating Utah’s Food Supply Chain Session 2: Working with Intermediaries (Co-packers\, Distributors\, and Brokers)
DESCRIPTION:There’s a whole world out there beyond direct-to-consumer sales! This new webinar series from UDAF’s Marketing and Economic Development Division is designed to help food producers\, small businesses\, and aspiring food systems professionals better understand Utah’s food supply chain. Whether you are ready to grow an established business to the next level or are just getting started\, it can be helpful to understand how the greater food systems landscape impacts your business\, and how you can prepare to access new market channels. Attend all three sessions\, or just the one(s) that interest you the most. \nSession 2 information\nAs your business grows\, working with intermediaries to package\, sell\, and distribute your product becomes more important. Learn the pros and cons of working with co-packers\, distributors\, and brokers\, as well as how to assess your readiness to scale up. \nRegister for Session 2 here. \nContact Kate Wheeler\, UDAF Value Chain Coordinator\, with any questions at kswheeler@utah.gov.
URL:https://ag.utah.gov/event/navigating-utahs-food-supply-chain-session-2-working-with-intermediaries-co-packers-distributors-and-brokers/
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SUMMARY:Utah Food Systems Study Action Committee Meeting: Agricultural Land Protection
DESCRIPTION:The Utah Food Systems Study Action Committee was created to invite those involved in food systems work in Utah to execute the strategies identified in the 2026 Utah Food Systems Study. This meeting will specifically cover action items related to the following strategy from the study: \nProgramming Strategy #7 (Utah Food Systems Study page 47)\nExpand access to agricultural land protection and succession planning tools by increasing awareness\, coordination with partners\, and clearer guidance around agricultural protection areas\, conservation easements\, and succession planning resources. \nRead more about the Utah Food Systems Study Action Committee.  \nRegister for the meeting.
URL:https://ag.utah.gov/event/utah-food-systems-study-action-committee-meeting-agricultural-land-protection-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270324T120000
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SUMMARY:Navigating Utah’s Food Supply Chain Session 3: Vertical Integration: Maintaining Local Control of the Supply Chain
DESCRIPTION:There’s a whole world out there beyond direct-to-consumer sales! This new webinar series from UDAF’s Marketing and Economic Development Division is designed to help food producers\, small businesses\, and aspiring food systems professionals better understand Utah’s food supply chain. Whether you are ready to grow an established business to the next level or are just getting started\, it can be helpful to understand how the greater food systems landscape impacts your business\, and how you can prepare to access new market channels. Attend all three sessions\, or just the one(s) that interest you the most. \nSession 3 information\nOwning more of your inputs and/or distribution channels can be a great way to reduce costs and protect against supply chain disruptions. It’s not just for mega-corporations– in this webinar\, we’ll examine what vertical integration can look like in the context of small local food businesses. \nRegister for Session 3 here. \nContact Kate Wheeler\, UDAF Value Chain Coordinator\, with any questions at kswheeler@utah.gov.
URL:https://ag.utah.gov/event/navigating-utahs-food-supply-chain-session-3-vertical-integration-maintaining-local-control-of-the-supply-chain/
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