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Understanding Profitability Of Small-Scale Agriculture In Utah, Amanda Nelson
Understanding Profitability Of Small-Scale Agriculture In Utah, Amanda Nelson
All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023
Small-scale agriculture production has increased in Utah. Utah has lost much of its farmable land due to increased development. The increased development and influx of people has increased the demand for food supply, resulting in many beginning to producing their own food. This increase in individuals producing their own food has inherently increased the number of micro farms within Utah. This increase in the number of small-scale operations has left many wondering if these operations are both profitable and worth the effort it takes to operate them. As such, this paper will analyze the budget for three activities: (1) raising …
The Effectiveness Of Pasture, Rangeland, And Forage Insurance, Jonathon Frost
The Effectiveness Of Pasture, Rangeland, And Forage Insurance, Jonathon Frost
All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023
This thesis research tests the historical usefulness and desirability of pasture, rangeland, and forage insurance for ranchers in Utah. PRF insurance is specifically for ranchers who own livestock and rely on their livestock to graze in the fields for food consumption. If there is inadequate precipitation, there will be less grass growth for livestock which causes ranchers to purchase hay, leading to higher feed costs. It is similar to other insurance policies requiring premium and indemnity payments. By analyzing the historical payments, a decisive conclusion can be made that PRF suits both ranchers and USDA policymakers. Other studies that discussed …