Utah protects 58-acre working cattle ranch from development in $2.8m deal

 Secured through public funding, a 58-acre ranch in Heber Valley, Utah, is preserved to avert urban sprawl. The Flying A Ranch Preserve will remain dedicated to agriculture, supporting cattle grazing and hay production. The conservation project, supported by nearly $2.8 million in various funding, is crucial for preserving local wildlife habitats and protecting vital water recharge systems, while aiming to safeguard additional farmland in the vicinity. Secured through public funding, a 58-acre ranch in Heber Valley, Utah, is preserved to avert urban sprawl. The Flying A Ranch Preserve will remain dedicated to agriculture, supporting cattle grazing and hay production. The conservation project, supported by nearly $2.8 million in various funding, is crucial for preserving local wildlife habitats and protecting vital water recharge systems, while aiming to safeguard additional farmland in the vicinity.