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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

Do you have an emergency plan for your homestead? In this hands-on workshop, participants will create or update an emergency plan for their family and farm taking into account the unique considerations involved in caring for animals. Participants will develop evacuation and shelter-in-place plans, create a private map of their facility and compile a customized emergency kit and contact list

Let’s talk about poultry diseases that could be a threat to your flock! Join UDAF’s Dr. Sabo to learn how to recognize, prevent and address common backyard bird diseases including bumblefoot, coccidiosis, and bacterial and viral infections. The focus will be on practical housing, feeding and other husbandry practices backyard flock owners can follow to ensure healthy and productive birds.

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