"Grass Fed Beef Revolution in Utah" - Utah Stories
Salt Lake County’s last beef rancher feeling growing suburban pressure.
Driving out to Utah Natural Meat, there are acres of homes and new suburban development. Tall signs for WinCo and Jordan Landing draw the eyes of motorists. Just twenty years ago this area was all farms. Today there is no sign for the farm store of the third-generation last remaining beef rancher in Salt Lake County. After passing it three times, I finally find the turn off. So why no sign?
“West Jordan City won’t allow me to put up a sign for my farm store,” says Shayn Bowler. He adds, “They told me I could pay $700 for a hearing on a conditional use permit, but they could then either vote yes or no, so I’m not sure it’s worth the trouble.” Shayn says this with a smile on his face, without a trace of anger or vitriol.
