"To identify the educational, funding, and resource needs of Utah’s agricultural producers and food processors related to value-added food production, Utah State University (USU) conducted a study using data collected via two online surveys in early 2024. The first survey targeted Utah farmers and ranchers who currently produce or are considering producing value-added foods. A total of 426 farmers and ranchers completed the survey, of which 134 farmers and 69 ranchers were involved in or planning to engage in food processing activities. The second survey, distributed to small food processors across Utah, received 89 responses, with 50 participants currently producing or planning to produce value-added foods.
