Farms
Burgess Orchards: Preserving a Legacy of Farming
Tucked away in the quiet town of Alpine, Utah lies Burgess Orchards, a community heirloom that has provided peaches and apples since 1926. Three years ago, Clark Burgess was getting…
From Farm to Table: The Bangerter Family’s 122-Year Journey in Utah Agriculture
Bangerter Farms has seen its share of challenges over the last 122 years. The challenges that come with modern farming may be different than they were in the Great Depression…
Fresh Simple Greens: A Year-Round Farming Marvel in Huntsville, Utah
After two-and-a-half years in business, patience and persistence are paying off for Fresh Simple Greens. Orders continue to increase — from customers who buy direct and rave about the crisp,…
Working Cats Program Helps with Pest Control in Utah
Best Friends Animal Society came up with a new solution to help feral cats and those that need pest security.
Raw Milk Controversy Affects Local Utah Farms
Raw milk is in high demand and is also highly regulated. The key is finding the right balance to provide safety while allowing access to a product people want.
American Health Nuts Are at War with Gluten. Is this Justified?
Is there a link between glyphosate usage and gluten intolerance? A widely used herbicide has been blamed for the increase of gluten intolerance.
Bears Ears Farms: Connecting with the Earth and Community
Bears Ears Farms is the largest hemp producer in the state. Owner, Jana Bailey, is a 4th generation farmer in Blanding, where they seek to honor the land and the…
Hildale’s Finney Farm: A Family Farm
This family farm hosts visitors from around the globe and specializes in raw milk, butter, cream, cheese, and small-batch frozen yogurt.
Smith Orchards: A Tale of Tree-Ripened Delights and Environmental Stewardship
Scott Smith says he’s been farming “about as long as I could walk.” On property owned by his family since the mid-1800s, Smith uses environmentally-friendly methods to grow tree-ripe fruit.
The Legacy of Johnson Farms
“Progress” threatens the 100 year legacy of Johnson Farms in Cache Valley. But the family is determined, switching from a dairy farm to more profitable produce farming.
The Food for Families Project
Volunteers work at Village Cooperative Gardens in exchange for produce. Shares also go to homeowners in the neighborhood and families in the community
Green Phoenix Farms Helps Homeless Women Get off the Streets
Green Phoenix Farms assists homeless women in getting off the streets and into productive roles by growing fresh produce at their farm in SLC.
Elitism in the Outdoors — Ranchers and Western Living vs. Elites Who Want Them Gone
For years I’ve been wondering: is there any hope in producing a balanced discussion concerning the environmental future of Utah? Or will the vitriol and anger over land use, energy,…
Green Phoenix Farm Helps Homeless Women in Salt Lake Get Back on Their Feet through Gardening
Green Phoenix Farm is a program that helps homeless women in Salt Lake gain self-worth and get back on their feet through gardening.
Riverbed Ranch Utah: A Cult, or Utah’s First and Only Farm Steading Community?
There is an unincorporated community tucked away in northern Juab County, where modern families can trade a life of gridlock, utility bills and grocery shopping for a life of self-reliance…
Vanishing Farmland: Paradise Lost as Vital Farmland Gives Way to Development in Ogden Valley, Utah
“We are losing the most productive farmland in the state to development,” Utah Farm Bureau Federation President Ron Gibson said recently, referring to the fertile land that first attracted pioneers…