The Utah Agricultural Products Barbecue Continues Delicious Tradition

It’s time for a delicious fall tradition that builds scholarships in Utah State University’s College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences: the annual Utah Agricultural Products Barbecue.

This year’s event is Saturday, Sept. 23, before the USU vs. James Madison University football game. The barbecue is from 3-5:30 p.m. at Craig Aston Park (1350 N. 800 East, Logan), just north of Maverik Stadium. Kick-off time for the game is 6 p.m.

The barbecue features Utah-grown beef, dairy products, pork, onion rings, salad, lamb, corn, cherries, apples, Creamies and more. The event is sponsored by Utah’s Own to celebrate great locally produced food.

In a collaboration between participating commodity groups, companies and the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, food is donated and volunteers from commodity groups and the college prepare and serve the meal in an outdoor festival atmosphere. The event has become a beloved fall tradition at USU for the agricultural community, alumni, donors and friends.

All proceeds go to the Utah Agricultural Leadership Endowment at USU to help train future generations of Utah’s farmers, ranchers and agribusiness people through scholarship support. Thanks to the generosity of companies, commodity groups and people attending the barbecue, 29 scholarships are being awarded this year. Since 2000, the endowment has helped support the education of 389 students by providing a total of over $300,000 in scholarships.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for USU students with ID, $8 for children ages 3-10. For tickets and more information, go to caas.usu.edu/alumni/ag-bbq.