Utah State University Extension, in collaboration with the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) and the Southwest Regional Food Business Center (SWRFBC), announces the first round of Business Builder Awards totaling $566,573.88 to support 12 food and farm businesses across the state.

The Business Builder Award Program is part of a regional effort to build capacity for food producers and processors by supporting infrastructure, innovation, and market access. The grants are made possible through USDA funding administered by the SWRFBC.

Funded projects in Utah include:

Food safety and cold storage equipment to support year-round local food sales

Commercial-scale dehydration and bottling tools for small-scale processors

Packaging and labeling equipment to help businesses meet re

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