Cache County is located north of Salt Lake City and borders Idaho. Logan is
centralized in the county and also home to Utah State University. Cache County
is rich in agricultural production. In 2004, Cache County was fourth in the
state of Utah in cash receipts from farming, according to the Utah Agriculture
Statistics Service.
Beef and dairy operations are in abundance. Irrigation of cropland is
necessary for sustained plant growth. Dryland farming and grazing is also noted
as major agricultural businesses. Increased uses of public lands continue to
pressure grazing rights. Specialty farming is occurring with a focus on niche
markets. Land preservation and open space is increasing in concern among
citizens of the valley.
Cache County consists of 1170 square miles, with a variety of land uses in
production agriculture or used for grazing. Average low winter temperatures:
13.9 degrees; average high summer temperatures: 85.4 degrees; average
precipitation: 16.58 inches. The average growing season for the region is
120-160 days.
