Expanding utah's grazing lands coalition by revitalizing existing networks, adding technical assistance capacity, and developing EDU cational opportunities for beginning ranchers

This $299,984.39 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (CFDA 10.902 - Soil and Water Conservation) will expand Utah's Grazing Lands Coalition by revitalizing existing networks, adding technical assistance capacity, and developing educational opportunities for beginning ranchers. The award will fund efforts by the non-profit organization Multiplier to engage with private landowners, conservation districts, tribes, and other stakeholders in Utah to promote sustainable agriculture, natural resource management, and environmental conservation. Key products and services to be delivered include technical guidance on climate-smart agricultural practices, support for wildlife habitat restoration, and training programs for underserved farmers and ranchers. The project is scheduled to run from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026.