Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Moves to 4-day Week August 4th

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) will join with the majority of State of Utah agencies by moving from the traditional five-day work week to an expanded four-day work week.

The new schedule will offer additional hours of service at the UDAF Building from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.  The building and administrative offices will be closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  Essential services such as food and dairy inspection, seed analysis, brand inspection and other critical duties will remain on the Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule.   The change takes effect Monday August 4, 2008.

"This is an excellent opportunity to service the public's needs during the work week, while reducing energy costs for the Department and our employees," said Commissioner Leonard Blackham.  "The public can expect the same high level of service from us, but now at more convenient times during the day."

The department's various satellite offices located in many county court houses will remain on the traditional 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule, Monday through Friday.  The only building effected by the change is the main building located at 350 North Redwood Rd., in Salt Lake City.

Questions about the work schedule change can be directed to Larry Lewis: (801) 538-7104

Posted July 1, 2008