Utah Agriculture
Utah‘s agriculture can be described in one word: diverse. Whether producing top agricultural commodities such as cattle and dairy products or adopting management programs to improve the health of rangelands and watersheds, the Beehive State covers all aspects of the industry. Utah boasts 17,386 farms, covering 10.5 million acres of land, with the average farm size totaling 604 acres.
In 2022, cattle and calves brought a total of $628.6 million to the state. While beef is extremely important, the livestock industry as a whole accounts for nearly 74% of Utah’s farm cash receipts. Utah also ranks in the top 10 nationally for tart cherries, apricots, sweet cherries, mink and sheep production.
