Utah farmers are getting paid not to develop their wide open spaces. Advocates say it’s a good deal for everyone.
Utah farmers are increasingly utilizing conservation programs that provide financial compensation in exchange for keeping their land undeveloped. These initiatives allow landowners to preserve agricultural spaces and prevent urban sprawl while maintaining long-term ownership of their property. Advocates suggest the deals offer a sustainable solution for protecting the state’s landscape and supporting local farming families.
A Nibley landowner says she and her late husband spent 14 painstaking years trying to preserve their farm. Here’s how it finally happened.
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