Compendium of Budget Information for the 2009 General Session

Natural Resources
Appropriations Subcommittee
Subcommittee Table of Contents

Agency: Agriculture

Line Item: Administration

Function

The Administration line item contains most of the Department's programs. Detail on each program can be found in the following sections.

Intent Language

    It is the intent of the Legislature that the appropriation for conservation easements, whether granted to charitable organizations specified under UCA 57-18-3 or held by the Department of Agriculture & Food, be used to conserve agricultural lands and be nonlapsing.

    It is the intent of the Legislature to allow the Department of Agriculture and Food to purchase two vehicles in FY2008 and two vehicles in FY2009.

    Under the terms of UCA 63-38-8.1, the Legislature intends not to lapse Item 196, Chapter 1, Laws of Utah 2007. Expenditures of these funds is limited to: Capital Equipment or Improvements $165,000; Computer Equipment/Software $100,000; Employee Training/Incentives $87,000; Equipment/Supplies $103,000; Vehicles $130,000; Special Projects/Studies $257,500.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2005
Actual
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Approp
General Fund $7,823,100 $9,275,500 $10,119,900 $10,732,400 $10,967,300
General Fund, One-time $475,400 $563,200 $475,000 $2,912,400 ($302,300)
Federal Funds $3,772,000 $4,966,700 $4,932,400 $5,124,300 $4,920,400
Dedicated Credits Revenue $2,735,800 $1,714,400 $1,882,200 $2,457,300 $2,446,900
Restricted Revenue $268,300 $0 $0 $0 $0
GFR - Horse Racing $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
GFR - Livestock Brand $816,700 $931,000 $916,200 $877,000 $935,700
GFR - Wildlife Damage Prev $66,500 $66,500 $66,500 $66,600 $66,500
Agri Resource Development $0 $0 $0 $0 $175,000
Utah Rural Rehab Loan $0 $0 $0 $0 ($200)
Transfers $228,500 $1,083,700 $1,194,200 $1,421,300 $608,900
Transfers - Fed Pass-thru $0 $35,900 $0 $0 $0
Pass-through $29,200 $38,100 $155,300 $170,800 $0
Beginning Nonlapsing $2,225,900 $2,434,500 $2,885,500 $2,716,200 $0
Closing Nonlapsing ($2,434,500) ($2,885,500) ($2,716,200) ($2,454,200) $0
Lapsing Balance ($220,300) ($349,000) ($391,100) ($296,900) $0
Total
$15,836,600
$17,925,000
$19,569,900
$23,777,200
$19,868,200
 
Programs:
2005
Actual
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Approp
General Administration $2,188,900 $2,661,600 $2,755,000 $6,102,600 $2,134,400
Grazing Improvement $0 $0 $0 $0 $534,600
Meat Inspection $1,625,100 $1,752,700 $1,843,900 $2,034,000 $2,257,000
Chemistry Laboratory $923,500 $902,700 $1,112,900 $940,800 $948,100
Animal Health $1,324,200 $1,737,400 $1,838,000 $1,808,400 $1,535,500
Plant Industry $1,664,300 $1,750,500 $2,137,700 $2,406,100 $1,993,100
Regulatory Services $2,599,500 $2,704,900 $3,101,900 $3,359,800 $3,169,400
Public Affairs $75,900 $0 $0 $0 $0
Sheep Promotion $17,800 $19,400 $34,700 $32,100 $50,000
Auction Market Veterinarians $69,400 $68,200 $74,700 $63,800 $72,000
Brand Inspection $1,112,500 $1,335,200 $1,336,600 $1,414,500 $1,816,200
Utah Horse Commission $28,500 $20,100 $29,900 $31,100 $60,000
Environmental Quality $2,129,500 $2,766,800 $2,489,100 $2,545,800 $1,415,200
Grain Inspection $283,800 $293,700 $332,200 $315,800 $539,300
Insect Infestation $1,395,900 $1,372,800 $1,591,500 $1,653,900 $2,532,900
Marketing and Development $397,800 $539,000 $891,800 $1,068,500 $810,500
Total
$15,836,600
$17,925,000
$19,569,900
$23,777,200
$19,868,200
 
Categories of Expenditure
2005
Actual
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Approp
Personal Services $9,840,500 $10,726,500 $11,421,200 $12,434,300 $13,180,300
In-State Travel $187,700 $234,700 $265,700 $295,200 $351,000
Out of State Travel $107,100 $107,500 $118,000 $143,200 $122,000
Current Expense $1,849,500 $2,005,200 $1,998,900 $2,056,300 $2,002,700
DP Current Expense $343,400 $247,100 $660,600 $671,300 $134,400
DP Capital Outlay $22,300 $0 $37,900 $0 $0
Capital Outlay $249,700 $174,200 $367,700 $303,800 $42,000
Other Charges/Pass Thru $3,187,400 $4,429,800 $4,699,900 $7,844,200 $4,035,800
Operating Transfers $49,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
Transfers $0 $0 $0 $28,900 $0
Total
$15,836,600
$17,925,000
$19,569,900
$23,777,200
$19,868,200
 
Other Indicators
2005
Actual
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Approp
Budgeted FTE 185.9 190.9 185.3 189.6 202.5
Vehicles 107 109 112 114 113






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Program: General Administration

Function

The General Administration Program ensures that all financial transactions are performed according to state laws and procedures. Other responsibilities include budgeting, human resource management, information technology services, establishment of Department policies, federal grant administration, and other accounting functions.

Statutory Authority

The following laws govern operation of this program:

  • UCA 4-2-1 creates the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF), making it responsible for administration of all laws, services, and consumer programs related to agriculture.
  • UCA 4-2-2 lists powers and duties
  • UCA 4-2-3 sets administration of the department under the control of a commissioner appointed by the governor with the consent of the Senate.
  • UCA 4-2-4 allows the commissioner to organize the department into Divisions as necessary for efficient administration.
  • UCA 4-2-5 requires the commissioner to prepare and submit an itemized budget each year.
  • UCA 4-2-7 creates the Agricultural Advisory Board.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2005
Actual
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Approp
General Fund $1,167,200 $1,140,200 $1,772,700 $2,171,400 $1,980,100
General Fund, One-time $183,100 $515,200 $492,600 $2,695,900 ($482,300)
Federal Funds $336,000 $418,300 $517,100 $772,200 $590,800
Dedicated Credits Revenue $18,900 $0 $0 $0 $4,200
Restricted Revenue $268,300 $0 $0 $0 $0
GFR - Livestock Brand $12,700 $12,700 $12,900 ($70,700) ($33,900)
GFR - Wildlife Damage Prev $16,500 $16,500 $16,500 $16,600 $16,500
Transfers $167,400 $66,400 $39,200 $70,400 $59,000
Pass-through $10,500 $14,500 $6,000 $10,500 $0
Beginning Nonlapsing $346,800 $727,400 $554,500 $652,300 $0
Closing Nonlapsing ($308,900) ($233,100) ($656,500) ($216,000) $0
Lapsing Balance ($29,600) ($16,500) $0 $0 $0
Total
$2,188,900
$2,661,600
$2,755,000
$6,102,600
$2,134,400
 
Categories of Expenditure
2005
Actual
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Approp
Personal Services $1,410,800 $1,591,900 $1,358,600 $1,753,800 $1,428,400
In-State Travel $9,400 $12,800 $28,500 $19,700 $19,100
Out of State Travel $11,600 $14,600 $16,400 $24,200 $16,700
Current Expense $290,800 $302,000 $358,300 $355,100 $245,700
DP Current Expense $173,000 $151,000 $449,700 $522,800 $120,000
DP Capital Outlay $22,300 $0 $29,700 $0 $0
Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $10,500 $0
Other Charges/Pass Thru $271,000 $589,300 $513,800 $3,416,500 $304,500
Total
$2,188,900
$2,661,600
$2,755,000
$6,102,600
$2,134,400
 
Other Indicators
2005
Actual
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Approp
Budgeted FTE 22.4 23.3 16.7 21.0 24.5
Vehicles 107 109 112 114 112






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Program: Meat Inspection

Function

Utah's meat inspection system ensures that meat and poultry coming from state-inspected facilities is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged as required by state law (UCA 4-32) and federal law. The program inspects and regulates raw beef, pork, lamb, chicken, and turkey, as well as ready-to-eat and other processed products. Inspectors test for the presence of pathogens, toxins, drugs and chemical residues. Inspections are done before and after slaughter. Facilities are inspected for cleanliness and sanitation. According to the USDA, consumers spend one third of their annual food dollars on meat and poultry products.

Statutory Authority

UCA 4-32, 'Meat and Poultry,' governs operation of this program.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2005
Actual
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Approp
General Fund $822,000 $878,700 $944,700 $1,079,600 $1,114,900
General Fund, One-time $7,300 $0 ($2,500) $0 $0
Federal Funds $821,500 $876,700 $870,800 $1,036,500 $1,142,100
Dedicated Credits Revenue $1,800 $1,000 $700 $300 $0
Beginning Nonlapsing $7,900 $900 $53,500 $11,500 $0
Closing Nonlapsing ($35,400) ($4,600) ($23,300) ($93,900) $0
Total
$1,625,100
$1,752,700
$1,843,900
$2,034,000
$2,257,000
 
Categories of Expenditure
2005
Actual
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Approp
Personal Services $1,450,000 $1,596,400 $1,671,000 $1,852,800 $1,929,100
In-State Travel $9,100 $14,500 $15,700 $24,600 $29,100
Out of State Travel $4,700 $4,100 $3,000 $6,800 $13,800
Current Expense $156,500 $137,200 $150,000 $141,500 $176,200
DP Current Expense $4,800 $500 $4,100 $8,300 $0
Other Charges/Pass Thru $0 $0 $100 $0 $108,800
Total
$1,625,100
$1,752,700
$1,843,900
$2,034,000
$2,257,000
 
Other Indicators
2005
Actual
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Approp
Budgeted FTE 28.8 28.8 28.4 29.3 30.0






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Program: Chemistry Laboratory

Function

The Chemistry Laboratory provides analytical support and services for the various Divisions of the department. Analysis may be performed for other agencies as long as it does not interfere with work required by the department. In all cases, the purpose of the work is to ensure that products comply with label guarantees, to ensure that products are free of pathogens and toxins, and to protect the consumer, farmer, and industry. Some of the products tested are feed, fertilizer, pesticides, meat and meat products, filling material in bedding and garments, dairy products, food, filth, groundwater, and other items as needed.

Statutory Authority

UCA 4-2 Part 2 requires the state chemist to be appointed by the commissioner and lists the chemist's responsibilities. The state chemist performs all analytical tests required by the Agricultural Code. The lab may perform tests for other agencies or anybody else if the tests don't interfere with work required by UDAF, and if a fee is charged.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2005
Actual
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Approp
General Fund $651,600 $689,500 $745,800 $846,600 $877,500
General Fund, One-time $5,300 $0 ($2,200) $2,300 $0
Federal Funds $115,400 $94,700 $79,800 $76,900 $70,600
Dedicated Credits Revenue $1,200 $1,600 $3,100 $1,400 $0
Transfers $0 $0 $79,300 $0 $0
Beginning Nonlapsing $132,000 $106,400 $214,000 $22,800 $0
Closing Nonlapsing $18,000 $10,500 ($6,900) ($9,200) $0
Total
$923,500
$902,700
$1,112,900
$940,800
$948,100
 
Categories of Expenditure
2005
Actual
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Approp
Personal Services $656,200 $693,100 $742,100 $796,900 $859,400
In-State Travel $500 $1,300 $200 $1,100 $1,000
Out of State Travel $6,900 $7,000 $3,800 $2,100 $6,900
Current Expense $126,800 $100,500 $112,200 $129,900 $78,200
DP Current Expense $18,700 $4,800 $16,400 $0 $2,600
Capital Outlay $114,400 $96,000 $238,200 $10,800 $0
Total
$923,500
$902,700
$1,112,900
$940,800
$948,100
 
Other Indicators
2005
Actual
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Approp
Budgeted FTE 11.0 10.5 9.6 10.0 12.0






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Program: Animal Health

Function

The aim of the program is to maintain the disease free status and promote the marketability of Utah animals and protect public health. This benefits the animals, the livestock industry, and the public. The program administers various state and federal cooperative disease control programs. It monitors animal imports to the state, reviews all Certificates of Veterinary Inspection, contracts with local veterinarians for inspections, and inspects aquaculture facilities, slaughter plants, brine shrimp plants, dog food plants, etc. A staff of veterinarians carries out most of the work. Homeland security is a significant aspect of the program. The law further provides quarantine powers to the Commissioner to prevent the spread of contagious or infections deceases.

Statutory Authority

The following chapters of UCA 4 govern operation of this program:

  • Chapter 7, Agricultural Products and Livestock Dealers' Act
  • Chapter 8, Agricultural Fair Trade Act
  • Chapter 21, Beef Promotion
  • Chapter 29, Diseases of Poultry
  • Chapter 30, Livestock Markets
  • Chapter 31, Livestock Inspection and Quarantine
  • Chapter 32, Meat and Poultry
  • Chapter 37, Aquaculture Act
  • Chapter 39, Domesticated Elk Act

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2005
Actual
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Approp
General Fund $1,005,500 $1,313,700 $1,432,300 $1,470,000 $1,509,500
General Fund, One-time $23,500 $0 ($1,700) $22,500 $0
Federal Funds $336,400 $527,500 $375,000 $267,500 $500
Dedicated Credits Revenue $13,200 $12,800 $17,900 $12,700 $25,500
Transfers $53,300 $41,100 $47,300 $53,200 $0
Beginning Nonlapsing $11,800 $1,200 $24,600 $33,400 $0
Closing Nonlapsing ($119,500) ($158,900) ($57,400) ($50,900) $0
Total
$1,324,200
$1,737,400
$1,838,000
$1,808,400
$1,535,500
 
Categories of Expenditure
2005
Actual
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Approp
Personal Services $685,800 $739,400 $743,800 $764,900 $740,500
In-State Travel $7,000 $9,400 $4,700 $8,200 $2,300
Out of State Travel $17,300 $12,200 $15,900 $17,300 $6,100
Current Expense $220,600 $311,000 $274,400 $248,200 $140,000
DP Current Expense $12,800 $14,500 $5,600 $29,300 $0
Capital Outlay $38,700 $0 $66,100 $18,900 $0
Other Charges/Pass Thru $342,000 $650,900 $727,500 $692,700 $646,600
Transfers $0 $0 $0 $28,900 $0
Total
$1,324,200
$1,737,400
$1,838,000
$1,808,400
$1,535,500
 
Other Indicators
2005
Actual
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Approp
Budgeted FTE 9.2 8.8 9.9 9.5 9.0






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Program: Plant Industry

Function

This program performs a wide scope of inspection, regulatory and enforcement activities, including: pesticide product registration; fertilizer product registration and sampling; nursery licensing and inspection; Inspection and grading of fresh fruits and vegetables; USDA Restricted Use pesticide record auditing; Utah Noxious Weed Act enforcement; Animal feed product registration and sampling; and Seed inspection and sampling. District compliance specialists perform inspections and regulatory functions throughout the state. Seasonal personnel are employed as needed. Office personnel are utilized to handle the registrations for pesticide, fertilizer, and feed.

The pesticide program includes applicator certification, pesticide enforcement, worker protection standards, endangered species protection, and groundwater protection.

Statutory Authority

The following chapters of UCA 4 govern operation of this program:

  • Chapter 12, Utah Commercial Feed Act
  • Chapter 13, Utah Fertilizer Act
  • Chapter 14, Utah Pesticide Control Act
  • Chapter 15, Utah Nursery Act
  • Chapter 16, Utah Seed Act
  • Chapter 17, Utah Noxious Weed Act

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2005
Actual
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Approp
General Fund $1,096,200 $1,096,800 $1,188,000 $763,600 $768,100
General Fund, One-time $11,400 $10,000 ($2,900) $0 $0
Federal Funds $534,400 $438,400 $454,900 $412,200 $344,100
Dedicated Credits Revenue $510,900 $528,600 $655,300 $1,134,400 $880,900
Pass-through $10,100 $15,000 $6,900 $6,500 $0
Beginning Nonlapsing $568,300 $1,067,000 $954,200 $988,400 $0
Closing Nonlapsing ($1,067,000) ($1,405,300) ($1,118,700) ($899,000) $0
Total
$1,664,300
$1,750,500
$2,137,700
$2,406,100
$1,993,100
 
Categories of Expenditure
2005
Actual
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Approp
Personal Services $1,242,800 $1,388,500 $1,534,400 $1,626,700 $1,779,900
In-State Travel $28,000 $28,000 $31,400 $34,800 $10,200
Out of State Travel $20,600 $17,000 $18,900 $29,500 $12,300
Current Expense $217,200 $219,600 $162,800 $212,700 $157,600
DP Current Expense $34,700 $20,800 $48,500 $7,300 $0
Capital Outlay $0 $8,300 $0 $0 $0
Other Charges/Pass Thru $121,000 $68,300 $341,700 $495,100 $33,100
Total
$1,664,300
$1,750,500
$2,137,700
$2,406,100
$1,993,100
 
Other Indicators
2005
Actual
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Approp
Budgeted FTE 23.7 25.4 25.2 25.0 26.0






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Program: Regulatory Services

Function

This program can be broken down into seven areas: food compliance, dairy compliance, retail meat compliance, egg and poultry grading, product labeling, upholstery and bedding inspection, and weights and measures. The program's prime responsibility is to ensure that Utah consumers receive a safe, wholesome, and properly labeled supply of food, and other agricultural products. The program provides public health protection to the food supply and also has an active role in Homeland Security for food protection. During the FY07 the division implemented a web-based food safety inspection program known as the Food Safety Management System (FSMS). The objective is to focus on risk and minimize risk on the incidence of food borne illnesses.

Statutory Authority

The following chapters of UCA 4 govern operation of this program:

  • Chapter 3, Utah Dairy Act
  • Chapter 4, Eggs
  • Chapter 5, Utah Wholesome Food Act
  • Chapter 9, Weights and Measures
  • Chapter 10, Upholstered Furniture, Bedding and Quilted Clothing
  • Chapter 33, Motor Fuel Inspection
  • Chapter 34, Charitable Donation of Food

Funding Detail

Federal dollars are used for inspecting egg producers/retailers, inspecting meat handlers, grading dairy products, and inspecting school lunches. Dedicated credits come from fees charged for inspections of certain operations where food or dairy products are handled.

Sources of Finance
2005
Actual
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Approp
General Fund $1,694,700 $1,750,000 $1,884,600 $2,060,600 $2,094,100
General Fund, One-time $167,200 $0 ($4,800) $0 $0
Federal Funds $124,500 $141,800 $133,900 $185,500 $157,100
Dedicated Credits Revenue $866,400 $832,900 $879,600 $1,027,200 $918,200
Transfers - Fed Pass-thru $0 $35,900 $0 $0 $0
Pass-through $0 $0 $133,800 $145,200 $0
Beginning Nonlapsing $215,700 $153,200 $159,500 $121,100 $0
Closing Nonlapsing ($469,000) ($208,900) ($84,700) ($179,800) $0
Total
$2,599,500
$2,704,900
$3,101,900
$3,359,800
$3,169,400
 
Categories of Expenditure
2005
Actual
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Approp
Personal Services $2,105,900 $2,225,900 $2,508,800 $2,622,700 $2,849,800
In-State Travel $35,600 $36,000 $40,400 $46,500 $38,300
Out of State Travel $19,300 $15,800 $22,900 $28,700 $22,800
Current Expense $263,700 $288,300 $263,900 $292,300 $254,300
DP Current Expense $66,800 $30,300 $89,000 $40,200 $11,400
Capital Outlay $56,600 $0 $31,900 $183,500 $0
Other Charges/Pass Thru $2,600 $108,600 $145,000 $145,900 ($7,200)
Operating Transfers $49,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total
$2,599,500
$2,704,900
$3,101,900
$3,359,800
$3,169,400
 
Other Indicators
2005
Actual
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Approp
Budgeted FTE 42.0 42.4 43.4 43.0 48.0
Vehicles 0 0 0 0 1






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Program: Sheep Promotion

Function

The Department contracts with the Utah Woolgrowers Association to conduct promotional and educational programs. Statistical data and market information are presented to all woolgrowers comparing market price of lambs in Utah with other areas of the country so that the best market decisions might be made. Department representatives meet with woolgrowers at regular meetings to help stimulate and strengthen sheep and wool producer programs by discussing problems facing the industry and the alternatives necessary to solve them.

Statutory Authority

UCA 4-23-8 authorizes the Department to spend up to sixteen cents per head each year from the proceeds collected from the 'head tax' on sheep for the promotion, advancement, and protection of the sheep interests of the state.

Funding Detail

This program is funded entirely from the General Fund Restricted - Agricultural and Wildlife Damage Prevention Account.

Sources of Finance
2005
Actual
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Approp
GFR - Wildlife Damage Prev $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
Lapsing Balance ($32,200) ($30,600) ($15,300) ($17,900) $0
Total
$17,800
$19,400
$34,700
$32,100
$50,000
 
Categories of Expenditure
2005
Actual
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Approp
Other Charges/Pass Thru $17,800 $19,400 $34,700 $32,100 $50,000
Total
$17,800
$19,400
$34,700
$32,100
$50,000
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Program: Auction Market Veterinarians

Function

There are seven auction markets held throughout the state. A veterinarian inspects all animals that pass through the market.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2005
Actual
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Approp
Dedicated Credits Revenue $69,400 $68,200 $74,700 $63,800 $72,000
Total
$69,400
$68,200
$74,700
$63,800
$72,000
 
Categories of Expenditure
2005
Actual
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Approp
Current Expense $69,400 $68,200 $74,700 $63,800 $72,000
Total
$69,400
$68,200
$74,700
$63,800
$72,000
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Program: Brand Inspection

Function

The Brand Inspection program was established to keep the loss of livestock through theft and stray to a minimum. Loss prevention is accomplished through enforcement of the brand and stray laws (UCA 4-24 and 4-25) by field and auction inspectors who check all cattle and horses prior to sale, slaughter, or movement across state lines. The program also maintains a brand recording system so that ownership of animals can be readily determined through a master brand identification book. The brand book is published every five years.

This program is actively involved in tying the existing brand program to the new National Animal Identification System (NAIS), where each livestock owner will be issued a premises I.D. number. This number was added to the brand card for easy reference as the system develops. NAIS is a modern, streamlined information system that helps producers and animal health officials respond quickly and effectively to animal health events in the United States. The NAIS program-a voluntary State-Federal-Industry partnership-is designed to

  1. Protect agriculture premises and producers livelihoods
  2. Reduce hardships caused by an animal disease outbreak or other animal health event in the community
  3. Protect access to agriculture markets.

In 1997 the Legislature gave this program responsibility of monitoring and regulating elk farming, and in 1999, private elk hunting. Livestock inspectors ensure animal identification, theft protection, genetic purity, and disease control. Domestic elk are now included in the department's definition of livestock.

Statutory Authority

The following chapters of UCA 4 govern operation of this program:

  • Chapter 21, Beef Promotion
  • Chapter 24, Utah Livestock Brand and Anti-theft Act
  • Chapter 25, Estrays and Trespassing Animals
  • Chapter 26, Dead Animals - Enclosures and Fences
  • Chapter 39, Domestic Elk Act

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2005
Actual
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Approp
General Fund $428,800 $535,200 $564,400 $587,800 $601,600
General Fund, One-time $4,600 $28,000 ($800) $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $108,500 $156,100 $128,200 $245,000
Dedicated Credits Revenue $52,100 $4,000 $0 $0 $0
GFR - Livestock Brand $804,000 $918,300 $903,300 $947,700 $969,600
Beginning Nonlapsing $5,700 $9,900 $7,600 $10,400 $0
Closing Nonlapsing ($45,700) ($6,700) $41,700 ($9,500) $0
Lapsing Balance ($137,000) ($262,000) ($335,700) ($250,100) $0
Total
$1,112,500
$1,335,200
$1,336,600
$1,414,500
$1,816,200
 
Categories of Expenditure
2005
Actual
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Approp
Personal Services $871,600 $938,900 $1,075,900 $1,097,400 $1,170,000
In-State Travel $32,400 $35,800 $40,500 $49,400 $40,700
Out of State Travel $3,800 $5,700 $4,400 $3,800 $5,800
Current Expense $204,400 $287,400 $206,700 $208,200 $227,400
DP Current Expense $300 $3,900 $1,600 $36,800 $0
Capital Outlay $0 $33,100 $7,500 $0 $0
Other Charges/Pass Thru $0 $30,400 $0 $18,900 $372,300
Total
$1,112,500
$1,335,200
$1,336,600
$1,414,500
$1,816,200
 
Other Indicators
2005
Actual
2006
Actual
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Approp
Budgeted FTE 23.4 24.2 23.3 22.6 24.0






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Program: Utah Horse Commission

Function

The commission provides a regulatory structure, administers rules and regulations, issues licenses, collects license fees, sanctions tracks and pays for approved expenses such as:

Stewards (Commission may delegate three Stewards at each race meet to enforce rules)

  • Veterinarians
  • Blood and urine testing
  • Assistance with insurance and other items mandated by the Act

    Statutory Authority

    The five-member Utah Horse Racing Commission was created under the Utah Horse Regulation Act (UCA 4-38).

    Funding Detail

    The funding for the General Fund Restricted - Horse Racing Account comes from license fees paid by participants in racing and other racetrack activities.

    Sources of Finance
    2005
    Actual
    2006
    Actual
    2007
    Actual
    2008
    Actual
    2009
    Approp
    General Fund $0 $0 $20,000 $10,000 $10,000
    General Fund, One-time $0 $10,000 $0 $0 $0
    GFR - Horse Racing $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000
    Lapsing Balance ($21,500) ($39,900) ($40,100) ($28,900) $0
    Total
    $28,500
    $20,100
    $29,900
    $31,100
    $60,000
     
    Categories of Expenditure
    2005
    Actual
    2006
    Actual
    2007
    Actual
    2008
    Actual
    2009
    Approp
    Personal Services $900 $900 $300 $600 $1,300
    In-State Travel $1,500 $2,700 $2,800 $2,100 $3,000
    Current Expense $1,100 $300 $0 $0 $5,700
    Other Charges/Pass Thru $25,000 $16,200 $26,800 $28,400 $50,000
    Total
    $28,500
    $20,100
    $29,900
    $31,100
    $60,000
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    Program: Environmental Quality

    Function

    This program provides incentive funding assistance to farmers and ranchers to voluntarily implement structural and management practices which help prevent animal waste and soil sediment from entering the state's water in priority watersheds. Funds are also used to in conjunction with private and other government resources. This program is divided into three areas: Watershed Management, Groundwater Management, and Information and Education. Assistance is given to farmers and ranchers to meet the mandates of the federal Clean Water Act and the water quality rules of the State of Utah.

    The conservation arm of this program helps farmers and ranchers protect the state's soil and water resources through soil conservation and water quality programs, coordination of the ARDL program, the EPA 319 Water Quality program, rangeland monitoring, and a groundwater monitoring program.

    Funding Detail

    Federal funds are granted to assist irrigators improve irrigation efficiency. The funding is also for protecting water quality and for promoting specialty crops relating to groundwater salinity. The improved irrigation reduces saline waters from entering the Colorado River System.

    Sources of Finance
    2005
    Actual
    2006
    Actual
    2007
    Actual
    2008
    Actual
    2009
    Approp
    General Fund $302,000 $296,400 $326,000 $334,600 $351,600
    General Fund, One-time $2,100 $0 ($900) $18,900 $0
    Federal Funds $934,500 $1,580,800 $1,192,900 $1,008,800 $513,900
    Dedicated Credits Revenue $972,800 $0 $0 $0 $0
    Utah Rural Rehab Loan $0 $0 $0 $0 ($200)
    Transfers $0 $976,200 $1,028,400 $1,297,700 $549,900
    Pass-through $8,600 $8,600 $8,600 $8,600 $0
    Beginning Nonlapsing $2,500 $700 $42,700 $4,800 $0
    Closing Nonlapsing ($93,000) ($95,900) ($108,600) ($127,600) $0
    Total
    $2,129,500
    $2,766,800
    $2,489,100
    $2,545,800
    $1,415,200
     
    Categories of Expenditure
    2005
    Actual
    2006
    Actual
    2007
    Actual
    2008
    Actual
    2009
    Approp
    Personal Services $419,700 $442,400 $513,400 $542,100 $513,300
    In-State Travel $11,800 $13,500 $6,000 $8,100 $7,900
    Out of State Travel $6,900 $8,500 $4,700 $5,400 $8,700
    Current Expense $49,200 $47,600 $37,800 $27,200 $84,400
    DP Current Expense $22,000 $4,400 $8,800 $3,500 $0
    Other Charges/Pass Thru $1,619,900 $2,250,400 $1,918,400 $1,959,500 $800,900
    Total
    $2,129,500
    $2,766,800
    $2,489,100
    $2,545,800
    $1,415,200
     
    Other Indicators
    2005
    Actual
    2006
    Actual
    2007
    Actual
    2008
    Actual
    2009
    Approp
    Budgeted FTE 6.9 7.0 6.5 6.6 7.0






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    Program: Grain Inspection

    Function

    All grain may be officially inspected and graded to U.S. standards. These services are provided on a fee basis to grain elevators, flour mills, farmers, and others. Being funded entirely by dedicated credits, the program has some flexibility to adjust its size to meet the demands of the industry.

    Statutory Authority

    Grain inspection services are provided under authority of UCA 4-2 and under the authority of the Federal Grain Inspection Service.

    Funding Detail

    Sources of Finance
    2005
    Actual
    2006
    Actual
    2007
    Actual
    2008
    Actual
    2009
    Approp
    Dedicated Credits Revenue $190,500 $214,400 $180,700 $179,800 $539,300
    Beginning Nonlapsing $300 $0 $1,600 $136,000 $0
    Closing Nonlapsing $93,000 $79,300 $149,900 $0 $0
    Total
    $283,800
    $293,700
    $332,200
    $315,800
    $539,300
     
    Categories of Expenditure
    2005
    Actual
    2006
    Actual
    2007
    Actual
    2008
    Actual
    2009
    Approp
    Personal Services $243,300 $255,100 $287,600 $280,600 $384,000
    In-State Travel $100 $0 $200 $0 $0
    Out of State Travel $500 $500 $2,000 $1,500 $1,100
    Current Expense $33,600 $33,200 $37,500 $30,900 $47,900
    DP Current Expense $0 $0 $1,100 $0 $0
    Other Charges/Pass Thru $6,300 $4,900 $3,800 $2,800 $106,300
    Total
    $283,800
    $293,700
    $332,200
    $315,800
    $539,300
     
    Other Indicators
    2005
    Actual
    2006
    Actual
    2007
    Actual
    2008
    Actual
    2009
    Approp
    Budgeted FTE 5.0 5.0 4.8 4.4 7.0






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    Program: Insect Infestation

    Function

    State law mandates an effective control of insects that are harmful to agricultural production in Utah. The law further provides quarantine powers to the Commissioner to prevent the spread or invasion of plant pests and disease. Program employees perform insect and invasive species surveys.

    Statutory Authority

    The following chapters of UCA 4 govern operation of this program:

    • Chapter 11, Bee Inspection Act
    • Chapter 35, Insect Infestation Emergency Control Act
    • Chapter 36, Pest Control Compact

    Funding Detail

    Sources of Finance
    2005
    Actual
    2006
    Actual
    2007
    Actual
    2008
    Actual
    2009
    Approp
    General Fund $206,900 $628,700 $669,000 $690,500 $696,200
    General Fund, One-time $3,900 $0 ($700) $17,400 $0
    Federal Funds $569,300 $780,000 $1,038,200 $1,134,500 $1,835,800
    Dedicated Credits Revenue $38,600 $36,700 $37,600 $35,600 $900
    Beginning Nonlapsing $909,400 $332,100 $408,200 $572,700 $0
    Closing Nonlapsing ($332,200) ($404,700) ($560,800) ($796,800) $0
    Total
    $1,395,900
    $1,372,800
    $1,591,500
    $1,653,900
    $2,532,900
     
    Categories of Expenditure
    2005
    Actual
    2006
    Actual
    2007
    Actual
    2008
    Actual
    2009
    Approp
    Personal Services $456,800 $510,500 $601,700 $681,100 $646,900
    In-State Travel $48,200 $76,400 $92,600 $96,100 $192,600
    Out of State Travel $4,800 $10,900 $15,200 $15,300 $16,400
    Current Expense $141,300 $117,800 $200,700 $95,800 $239,100
    DP Current Expense $4,000 $15,800 $31,800 $21,900 $0
    DP Capital Outlay $0 $0 $8,200 $0 $0
    Capital Outlay $29,000 $36,800 $9,900 $80,100 $42,000
    Other Charges/Pass Thru $711,800 $604,600 $631,400 $663,600 $1,395,900
    Total
    $1,395,900
    $1,372,800
    $1,591,500
    $1,653,900
    $2,532,900
     
    Other Indicators
    2005
    Actual
    2006
    Actual
    2007
    Actual
    2008
    Actual
    2009
    Approp
    Budgeted FTE 8.8 10.5 12.7 13.0 10.0






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    Program: Marketing and Development

    Function

    This program helps by expanding markets, adding value to locally-produced commodities, developing new products and promoting further in-state processing for state, national, and international markets. Part of this program is Utah's Own, which was created for consumers to look for and purchase Utah products.

    Funding Detail

    Sources of Finance
    2005
    Actual
    2006
    Actual
    2007
    Actual
    2008
    Actual
    2009
    Approp
    General Fund $369,200 $946,300 $572,400 $717,700 $684,100
    General Fund, One-time $66,500 $0 ($1,100) $155,400 $100,000
    Federal Funds $0 $0 $113,700 $102,000 $20,500
    Dedicated Credits Revenue $0 $14,200 $32,600 $2,100 $5,900
    Transfers $7,800 $0 $0 $0 $0
    Beginning Nonlapsing $23,400 $35,700 $465,100 $162,800 $0
    Closing Nonlapsing ($69,100) ($457,200) ($290,900) ($71,500) $0
    Total
    $397,800
    $539,000
    $891,800
    $1,068,500
    $810,500
     
    Categories of Expenditure
    2005
    Actual
    2006
    Actual
    2007
    Actual
    2008
    Actual
    2009
    Approp
    Personal Services $230,800 $343,500 $383,600 $414,700 $427,400
    In-State Travel $4,000 $4,300 $2,700 $4,600 $4,300
    Out of State Travel $10,000 $11,200 $10,800 $8,600 $9,600
    Current Expense $66,800 $92,100 $119,900 $250,700 $274,200
    DP Current Expense $5,200 $1,100 $4,000 $1,200 $400
    Capital Outlay $11,000 $0 $14,100 $0 $0
    Other Charges/Pass Thru $70,000 $86,800 $356,700 $388,700 $94,600
    Total
    $397,800
    $539,000
    $891,800
    $1,068,500
    $810,500
     
    Other Indicators
    2005
    Actual
    2006
    Actual
    2007
    Actual
    2008
    Actual
    2009
    Approp
    Budgeted FTE 3.6 5.0 4.8 5.2 5.0






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