Ogden, UTAH – According to the statement, the Fund reportedly works to preserve or restore critical agricultural land in Utah by purchasing development rights on these critical lands.
State officials also said that this allows farmers and ranchers to continue to utilize their land for agriculture and secures Utah’s local food security.
This program also helps maintain open space, which benefits wildlife and keeps Utah’s landscape open and beautiful.
The 2023 grant application period for this fund will open on June 1, 2023 and pre-applications are due by June 30, 2023.
Interested landowners must partner with an eligible applicant, such as one of Utah’s counties, cities, or towns; the Utah Department of Natural Resources or other Utah state agencies; and/or charitable organizations such as a land trust.
Matching funds from another source are required.