Utah study shows agriculture fuels state's economy
Utah agriculture drives 14.1 percent of economic output, with related food processing, dairy and meat sectors. 78,000 jobs and 2.7 billion in compensation. Dairy leads cash receipts at 22.5 percent, cattle 19.4, hay 15.4. 2008 to 2011 growth 15.1 percent. State officials urge buying locally labeled Utah’s Own products.