Small Businesses

The cancellation of the Local Food Purchase Assistance program calls into question government support for community agriculture.

The Island Market's 65 year-old building has been cleared for renovation by the Logan City Council. Owner Chris Sands guarantees the small town feel will stay alive.

Utah farmland is extremely expensive, but one proposed bill could help offset the upfront costs for small farmers

An amendment to House Bill 437 now requires Utah establishments to check all IDs for every alcohol sale, regardless of how old customers look.

Some of the bill's impacts include tax reforms, research write-offs and Medicaid cuts.

The Lavender Festival at Lavender Apple Farm in Millville takes place this weekend, offering visitors the chance to pick fresh lavender, enjoy live music, and support a family business.

Caffe Ibis Coffee Roasters has expanded to Costco with its Moab Trail Blend.

A Cache Valley dad invented a hiking cart that makes the trails more accessible.

In other news, 70 Utah schools haven't sampled their drinking water for lead — despite a law requiring them to do so by the end of last year.

A Goldman Sachs survey finds that 70% of small business owners give the federal government a grade of C or below for the effectiveness of programs, services and tax credits available to them.