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The Farm issue—Letter from the editor
We strongly believe that the connection we have with our food defines our connection with our greater community, our health, and our culture. That’s why we produce our farm issue…
Every farmer is a gambler, every gardener is a believer
Utah Stories dedicates this issue to the gamblers and believers who each year bet and pray that their efforts will bring forth a harvest we all can share.
Utah medical cannabis: the green lottery heats up
Medical marijuana in Utah has been controversial for years—is there no end in sight? On the night of June 6, the second floor of the Utah Department of Agriculture was…
Think Globally, Act Locally: Local Garbage Has Global Implications
Photo by Boyce Duprey. Think globally, act locally—local garbage has Global implications Think globally, act locally, presses people to take into account the health and well-being of the entire planet and…
Stem cell therapy for chronic pain in Utah
On the naturopathic path Chronic pain is a serious business, but does it have to be forever? A 2011 study by the National Institutes of Health found that the…
Kim Bowsher a Force in Utah Business
Kim Bowsher and her family have a philosophy: “You can’t know where this yes is going to take you, but you say yes and it starts to line up.” Saying…
Beth Furton at Daily Rise Coffee: Coffee and Community in Ogden
If you are in need of a pick-me-up, visit Beth Furton at Daily Rise Coffee. I left feeling more energized, more positive, and in a better mood than when I…
Sandy Residents Livid Over Contaminated Water Scandal
Citizens living in Sandy City are reeling as they deal with the aftermath of a severe water contamination issue that was hidden from the public for over a week. Nearly…
Behind the Scenes at the Utah Department of Agriculture and Utah’s Own
Utah’s Own is the marketing and outreach arm of the Utah Department of Agriculture, their goal is to put their logo on as many Utah Made food products as possible…
Chili Beak Roasted Chili Oil: Add More Flavor to Your Food
If you’re looking for something a little different to give your seafood, pizza, hummus, potatoes, ceviche or eggs more pizazz, then Chili Beak Roasted Chili Oil is just what you need.
Would The New Green Deal work for Salt Lake City, Utah? The Mayor Jackie Biskupski Thinks So.
Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski recently announced that by 2032, Salt Lake City will operate on 100% renewables. The City will achieve this goal by making nearly all city…
The Great Chemical Myth – Cheap Fertilizer, Cheap Food, High Social Cost
When it was discovered that nitrogen was the most important ingredient for both explosives and fertilizer, our military industrial complex and food production became dependent on vast stockpiles of synthetic…
Boom Town: Salt Lake City and Utah are Rising
The main local headline for 2019 is that Utah is officially a boom state, with no end in sight. According to U.S. News and World Report, Utah is the third…
Dali Crepes: Sharing the Best of the Balkans with Utah
Originally from Serbia, Dalibor Blazic emigrated to Utah in 2011. However, he missed the crêpes that his mother made twice per week saying, “I want to eat crêpes every day!”…
Papa Noel: Christmas in Peru
For the third year I have had the joy of appearing as Papa Noel for school kids and residents of Cajamarca.
Paizlee’s Grass-Fed Beef
Small farms have their hard work cut out for them. Sustainable agriculture comes with significant challenges