Meeting Notice
Date: Time:
April 16, 2026
9:00 AM-10:00 AM CALL IN
Location: Department of Agriculture and Food
4315 S 20700 W Rm 2507
Taylorsville, Utah 84129
Jim Bowcutt, Director Cell: 435-232-4017
Email: jdbowcutt@utah.gov
Jace Farnsworth, Deputy Director Cell: 435-222-4105
Email: jacefarnsworth@utah.gov
Cathy Christensen, UCC Executive Assistant Office: 801-982-2225
Email: cathychristensen@utah.gov
1. Welcome and Introductions-5 min
Kelly Pehrson, Commissioner
2. AgVIP/Soil Health Program- 10 min
Katie Ottmann, Soil Cons Program Manager
- Review revised program and payment structure for AgVIP
- Approve revised program and payment structure for AgVIP - Action item
- Review 2026 application and ranking criteria for AgVIP
- Approve application and ranking criteria for
AgVIP - Action item
3. ARDL Loan Applications- 20 min
Sarah Clancy, Loan Program Manager ARDL
- ARDL Loan Proposals - (Action items)
4. Additional Items
5. Adjourn
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
The State provides reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of individuals in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For accommodation information or if you need special accommodations, please contact the UDAF Human Resource Office at (801) 538-7112 or TTY (801) 538-7100.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
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Other Information
For video access - Contact the Conservation office at 801.982.2225 or cathychristensen@utah.gov