Chapter Four: Agriculture

Agricultural water optimization can save significant amounts of water, but much more technical support, financial support, and research are needed to guide these efforts.

As growth continues in the state, pressure will be put on prime agricultural lands.

Crop production in Utah supports local food security, and work is ongoing to improve plant varieties and growing practices while remaining profitable.

Drought and labor costs are key challenges to Utah’s beef, sheep, goat, dairy, and poultry producers.

Forage production on rangelands has been impacted by drought and may take years to recover.