Utah Code § 4-22-106

The commission has and shall exercise the following functions, powers, and duties: (1) to use one of the following means to administer the policies adopted, and perform the duties assigned, by the commission: (a) employ and fix the compensation of one or more individuals who are not members of the commission; or (b) retain and fix the compensation of an entity, including an entity engaged in activities similar to the commission; (2) to conduct a campaign of research, nutritional education, and publicity, showing the value of milk, cream, and dairy products; (3) to encourage local, national, and international use of Utah dairy products and by-products, through marketing or otherwise; (4) to investigate and participate in studies of problems peculiar to producers in Utah and to take the actions consistent with this chapter in an effort to promote, protect, and stabilize the state dairy industry; (5) to sue and be sued, prosecute actions in the name of the state for the collection of the assessment imposed by Section 4-22-201, enter into contracts, and incur indebtedness in furtherance of the commission's business activities; (6) to cooperate with any local, state, or national organization engaged in activities similar to those of the commission; (7) to accept grants, donations, or gifts for use consistent with this chapter; and (8) to do other things necessary for the efficient and effective management and operation of the commission's business.