Utah Department of Agriculture & Food, Land Conservation Program

The UDAF Land Conservation Program’s mission is to conserve productive farm and ranch land through voluntary, incentive-based approaches. Our goal is to permanently conserve productive farm and ranch properties throughout the state that will provide food and other important farm products for future generations, whether on their own or as part of a broader working landscape.

UDAF helps landowners and the public benefit from State, Federal, and private sector land conservation programs, by providing direct technical and financial assistance for individuals and entities pursuing permanent land conservation projects, such as a conservation easement.

UDAF connects landowners with an Easement Planner who will consult with the landowners on their individual goals or project needs. This can include in-field assessments to identify conservation values and resource concerns specific to your property, comprehensive farm & ranch management planning, discussions about succession and future land transfer, and conservation easement planning.