Receiving certification from the Compliance Officers through the Utah Department of Agriculture is one of the most difficult steps any food entrepreneur faces. But in order to sell in stores and most farmers markets, it’s a necessity that anyone with a dream of owning their own food or farm business must endure. I hear the lamentations of makers throughout Utah, most gripes … [Read more...]
Raw Milk at Utah Natural Meat
Shayn and Kristen Bowler went on a complicated journey for 2½ years so they could sell raw milk from their store, Utah Natural Meat, in West Jordan, Utah. They’d sold raw milk there before, but the dairy that supplied it decided they didn’t want to milk cows anymore, so the Bowlers decided to brave the regulations and requirements and set up a dairy on their own … [Read more...]
Organic Gardening in Utah
Where to Draw the Line “Organic” may be a simple choice for shoppers but can be a bureaucratic nightmare for farmers. Becoming a certified organic farm takes years of time and mountains of record keeping. Fortunately, backyard gardeners can use environmentally friendly practices in their own gardens to produce healthier meals. There are chemical free alternatives to pest … [Read more...]