The value of domestic food production and Utah's role

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Domestic agriculture remains crucial, with imports under 20% of U.S. food spending.

Utah's agricultural market value is $2.6 billion, contributing 0.4% of the U.S. total.

Livestock and dairy dominate Utah's agriculture, with public land aiding grazing.

SALT LAKE CITY — With food on everyone's mind this holiday season, a recent analysis shows the importance of domestic agriculture production.

While the U.S. food system is supported by global trade, the vast majority of what Americans eat is still grown or raised at home. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service, imports account for less than 20% of U.S. food and beverage spending, underscoring the central role of domestic agriculture in feeding the natio