Marketing & Economic Development

The Marketing and Economic Development Division supports Utah’s farmers, ranchers, and food businesses by helping them grow, connect with new markets, and reach consumers. Through programs like Utah’s Own, International Trade, Farm to Fork, and Agritourism, the division works to strengthen market opportunities, increase consumer awareness of local products, and build connections across the food system. The division also leads key grant programs that invest in production, processing, and infrastructure, helping expand Utah’s food supply and support long-term industry success.

Marketing and Economic Development Programs

Agritourism

Explore dozens of Utah farms offering on-farm experiences or find tools and resources to help you start or grow an agritourism operation.

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Farm to Fork

Utah Farm to Fork connects schools with local farmers and food producers, helping get more Utah-grown food into school meals while creating hands-on learning opportunities for students.

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International Trade

Grow into international markets with training, technical assistance, and cost-share support to help Utah agriculture and food businesses expand their exports.

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Utah’s Own

Find and support Utah-grown and Utah-made ag and food products by connecting with local farmers, ranchers, and food businesses through Utah’s Own.

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Grant Programs Managed by Marketing and Economic Development

Resilient Food System Infrastructure Grant

This grant is open to entities headquartered in Utah, which have at least 50% of their product grown or raised in Utah.

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Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

This grant is open to producers, schools, trade associations, non-profits, farmers markets, farming and ranching co-ops, etc. headquartered in Utah.

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Utah Food Security Grant

This grant covers expenses including processing equipment, coolers/freezers, contractor costs, portion cutters, slaughter equipment, sorting equipment, bottling equipment, etc.

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