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This bill requires the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food to conduct a comprehensive study on local food availability within the state, with "local food" defined as agricultural products produced, processed, distributed, and sold entirely within Utah. The department must investigate multiple aspects of local food production, including the intrastate food supply chain, crop production, agricultural workforce challenges, capital funding, and regulatory barriers. The study will explore production costs and economic impacts for agricultural operators, barriers to agricultural careers, gaps in the food supply chain, and potential funding solutions. The department is mandated to seek input from a diverse group of agricultural producers across different geographies, operation sizes, and types. By June 2026, the department must report its findings and potential policy solutions to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee, with the possibility of including recommendations for legislation and appropriations. The local food study provision will be automatically repealed on July 1, 2026, and the bill itself is set to take effect on May 7, 2025.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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