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15
2024
Utah Pumpkins and Fall Festivals
We’re already halfway through October, so make sure you don’t miss out on the opportunity to pick the perfect pumpkin for carving or visit a fall festival at a local farm! Utah is home to several fall festivals and pumpkin patches, many of which are Utah’s Own members. Take a look at this list to discover the top spots for
Oct
03
2024
Utah Apples
Nothing says fall in Utah quite like the apples grown here! As the temperatures start to drop and the leaves begin to change, the orchards come to life with the vibrant colors of ripe apples. Whether you prefer tart Granny Smiths or sweet Honeycrisps, there’s an apple variety for everyone to enjoy. What sets Utah apples apart from others is
Jun
05
2024
Stories of Women-owned Businesses
Melissa Neyring Base Camp Treats “Within a year, my household lost income, I gave birth to our third baby and our home was damaged by hurricane force winds. On top of that, I was swimming in deep waters of postpartum depression and anxiety and was struggling to make it to Christmas financially. I coped by freeze-drying in my basement kitchen,
Jun
05
2024
Six Reasons You Should Join a CSA
Our farmers don’t just farm because they love to grow food. They do it because they want to help their neighbors reconnect with their food. By signing up for a Utah CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) share you’ll benefit from a local farmers’ harvest.You also help to keep your local food system secure and thriving by providing financial stability directly to
Jun
05
2024
Utah’s Distilling: Grain to Glass
While a law of health existed among Utah pioneers, the practice of making spirits, or distilling, was common among early settlers. In fact, by the time the continental railroad arrived in 1869, the IRS recorded 37 active distilleries within the state. These spirits were used as medicine as well as a way to preserve food that was subject to spoiling.
Jun
05
2024
Family Farms Reimagined
If you could talk to the early settlers of Utah, perhaps they might share their wisdom of adaptation. With a bit of planning, tenacity, and a whole lot of hard work, those early settlers set up communities unlike any established before. Instead of deeding large parcels of land to individual farms, Utah pioneers created a community grid system to live