Marketing and Economic Development is a small division but plays a major role in meeting the department’s mission to support the development of Utah’s agriculture and food industries and ensure a quality food supply. This division is comprised of the International Trade program, Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, Utah’s Own program, and Local Food Advisory Council and also administers the Junior Livestock Treasury and the Apple, Tart Cherry, and Wool Marketing Boards. In addition to these programs, the Marketing and Economic Development division works closely with community stakeholders and industry organizations to continually improve consumer awareness and the economic health of agriculture in Utah and provides communications and marketing support for all UDAF divisions and programs.
Marketing and Economic Development Programs:
International Trade Program
The purpose of the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food’s (UDAF) International Trade Program is to connect Utah agriculture & food producers with a variety of local and global resources to facilitate growth into international markets. Click here to learn more about the UDAF International Trade Program.
Local Food Advisory Council
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food administers the Utah Local Food Advisory Council, a multidisciplinary group that makes recommendations on how best to promote vibrant, locally owned farms, promote resilient ecosystems, promote strong communities and healthy eating and develop a robust, integrated local food system. Click here to learn more about the Utah Local Food Advisory Council.
Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Grant Program
The RFSI Grant Program is a competitive grant program to improve the middle of the food supply chain for Utah-based food and farm businesses. Subawards will be issued that support the development of activities including, but not limited to the aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storage, transportation, wholesaling, and distribution of locally and regionally produced food products meant for human consumption (excluding meat and poultry products). Click here to learn more about the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Grant Program.
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
Utah’s Own
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food offers marketing and local branding resources to qualifying Utah agriculture and food businesses via the Utah’s Own™ program. Click here to learn more about the Utah’s Own program.
Other Information:
Market Reports
Click here to view the latest market reports.
UDAF Annual Reports
The Utah Agricultural Statistics and Annual Summary Report is published by UDAF in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistical Service (USDA NASS) digitally each fall and provides a high level of view of the agency’s program activities, services and accomplishments.
UDAF Grants
Click here to view our UDAF Grant page.
UDAF Newsletters
Click here to read all the UDAF Newsletters.
