Agriculture in Utah

Date Study Completed

2018

Name of Submitting League

LWV of Utah

Title of Study

Agriculture in Utah

Summary of Study

A study of Utah agriculture was initiated with an appreciation of farming and ranching lifestyles, the esthetic values of farms and farmland, and a community-expressed preference for eating food grown locally. We began our research with concern for the future of Utah farming and ranching and whether it will be a viable occupation in the future, and with skepticism about resident’s hopes for food sustainability and the ability to grow enough food to sustain a growing population. Not all the information sought was found, but you will see data on crops and animal products, agriculture industry’s contribution to the state economy, challenges to the future of farming and ranching, and strategies for preserving agriculture.

League or Contact Email Address

lwvutah@gmail.com

League or Contact Phone Number

(801) 938-4308