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The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) today announced significant updates to the application process for the LeRay McAllister Working Farm and Ranch Fund, designed to improve program clarity and better support the preservation of Utah’s most productive agricultural lands. Since its inception in 1999, the LeRay McAllister Working Farm and Ranch Fund has been a cornerstone of agricultural

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is urging agricultural producers affected by recent widespread wildfires in Iron, Beaver, Piute, and Tooele Counties to seek available recovery assistance, while reminding all Utahns to take extra precautions to prevent additional wildfires.  “Wildfires can change the course of a ranching operation in a matter of hours, but recovery often takes years,”

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) and its partners are working to rehabilitate agricultural land usage after the Monroe Canyon Fire in the summer of 2025. The fire burned approximately 74,000 acres and affected grazing land in 7 grazing allotments. The agencies involved in this project have assisted and supported several ranchers in implementing virtual fencing technology, which

The Utah Department of Agriculture & Food (UDAF) has been notified that USDA-APHIS identified a confirmed case of New World screwworm (NWS) in Texas near the southern border. It is currently the only confirmed case in the United States. There are not yet any confirmed cases in Utah. New World screwworm is a fly whose larvae invade warm-blooded hosts via

Live Virtual Program: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 10am-6pm ET/9am-5pm CT/8am-4pm MT/7am-3pm PT Level: Basic to Advanced This program is unique in the nation. It will address how to value conservation easements (CEs) and prepare qualified appraisals for tax-deductible CE donations. Attendees will be provided with extensive materials—including relevant laws, regulations, cases, and sample appraisal provisions—to use as a desktop guide. The five

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 respond where needed.  Grasshoppers and Mormon crickets are a natural part of Utah’s landscape, but under the right environmental conditions, populations can increase rapidly and

Get ready to bloom! Join us for the Utah’s Own 2nd Annual Spring Market, the ultimate one-stop shop for local treasures and unique Mother’s Day gifts. Set against the rustic charm of Oliver’s Place in Pleasant Grove, this year’s market brings together over 25 local Utah’s Own vendors showcasing the very best our state has to offer. Whether you are