Duties.

1. Law
2. Utah Code
3. Utah Agricultural Code
4. Administration
5. Local Food Advisory Council
6. Duties.

Affected by 63I-2-204 on 11/30/2022

Effective 5/8/2018
4-2-603. Duties.

• (1) The council shall study and make recommendations on:
  • (a) how to best promote vibrant, locally owned farms;
  • (b) how to best promote resilient ecosystems;
  • (c) how to best promote strong communities and healthy eating;
  • (d) how to best enhance thriving local food economies;
  • (e) how best to assess impacts of population growth and urbanization and the decline in productive ranch and farmland;
  • (f) assessment of laws and regulations that deter or hinder the direct sales of locally grown and produced food; and
  • (g) necessary steps to develop and implement a robust, integrated local food system.

• (2) It is the purpose of the Local Food Advisory Council to contribute to:
  • (a) building a local food economy;
  • (b) benefitting the state by creating jobs;
  • (c) stimulating statewide economic development;
  • (d) circulating money from local food sales within local communities;
  • (e) preserving open space;
  • (f) fostering the viability of family-owned farms;
  • (g) preserving and protecting the natural environment;
  • (h) increasing consumer access to fresh and nutritious food; and
  • (i) providing greater food security for state residents.

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