Ag Talk with UDAF

All About Grants

Finding the right grant for your farm or food business can be tricky and it can be hard to know where to look. This is why the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food has added the Grants Specialist position.  Learn more about how the UDAF grants specialist, Allison Ross, can help you in your grant finding journey as well as learn about some of the grants available to you through the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food in this final episode of season 1.  Guests on this episode are Marketing and Economic Development Director, Caroline Hargraves, and Grant Specialist, Allison Ross.  We will be back in August 2024 with Season 2 of Ag Talk with UDAF! UDAF Grants Page [https://ag.utah.gov/grants/]

Aquaculture in Agriculture

Did you know agriculture also includes fish farming? The UDAF Aquaculture program oversees certain fish farms and hatcheries used for fishing purposes. Join us on this episode to learn more about the purpose of the Aquaculture program with program manager, Xavier Matheson.    Contact Xavier Matheson at xmatheson@utah.gov [xmatheson@utah.gov] Learn more about the Aquaculture Program [https://ag.utah.gov/farmers/animal-industry/aquaculture-fish-health/]

What's the Deal with Weights and Measures?

Did you know that Utah's department of agriculture and food is the home to the Weights and Measures program? In this episode, we are learning all about weights and measures, what is has to do with agriculture, and how it serves the people of Utah.  Tune in to learn more about this interesting program from program manager, Miland Kofford, and state metrologist, Bill Rigby.  More about Weights and Measures [https://ag.utah.gov/businesses/regulatory-services/weights-measures/]

UDAF's Role in Food Safety

Ensuring food safety in Utah is one of main roles for the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF). On today's episode, we get to meet with members of our regulatory team whos jobs are to oversee food safety programs and inspections throughout the state. Tune in to learn more about how these teams work to ensure the food you are buying is safe to eat and also better understand requirements for food businesses in Utah.  Guests on this episode are Travis Waller, Regulatory Division Director, Talisha Bacon, Utah Rapid Response Team and Food Recall Program Manager, and Cole Dalton, Retail Food Program Manager.  Information on Utah Food Safety  [https://ag.utah.gov/businesses/regulatory-services/] Information on how to start a Food Business [https://ag.utah.gov/businesses/regulatory-services/food-safety-and-consumer-protection/food-safety-and-compliance/] FDA Website for Food Recalls [https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts]

What is an Animal Disaster Plan?

Planning for disaster is important for all, even the animals who will also be affected by those disasters. This is why Dr. Amanda Price and others at the Utah Department of Agriculture to help develop animal disaster plans. Having a plan in place and being prepared can help save the lives of animals and help first responders better respond to disasters. Join us on this episode to learn more about animal disaster plans and how you can better prepare yourself and your animals for a disaster response. Learn more about Animal Disaster Plans [https://ag.utah.gov/farmers/animal-industry/animal-health-program/disaster-services-for-animals/utah-community-animal-response-program/]