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Utah Fruit At Utah Tree Fruit Growers, our mission is to educate Utahns about the exceptional quality and benefits of locally grown fruit.

We are dedicated to supporting our local economy by encouraging the community to choose fresh and flavorful Utah fruit. At Utah Tree Fruit Growers, our mission is to educate Utahns about the exceptional quality and diverse benefits of locally grown fruit. We are dedicated to promoting sustainable farming practices and supporting our local economy by encouraging the community to choose fresh, flavo

rful fruit from Utah’s orchards. Through education, outreach, and community engagement, we aim to foster a deeper appreciation for locally sourced produce, ensuring a healthier and more connected community. Together, we cultivate a future where Utah’s rich agricultural heritage thrives and everyone enjoys the bounty of our local harvests.

06/01/2026

Thank you, Fred ( ) for showing us how Apple trellis systems work!

Have you ever wondered why apple trees in modern orchards grow in neat rows instead of giant shady trees? 🍎🌳

The trellis system is why! Like Fred stated, they are a support system for apple trees, kind of like a fence for the branches. It helps trees grow upward instead of outward so they get more sunlight, produce better fruit, and are easier to pick and care for.

More sunlight = sweeter apples 🍎☀️
Easier picking = faster harvest 🚜
Healthier trees = better yields 🌱

Modern orchards are designed for efficiency from the ground up.

05/26/2026

Over the next couple of weeks, you can expect to see Chad Rowley from Payson Fruit Growers answering some of the questions you all might have regarding this year’s fruit crop. We appreciate all of your concern and also Chad for taking the time to chit chat in the orchard😃

05/20/2026

Thank you, Kent! Bud grafting helps fruit tree farmers grow orchards that are stronger, more productive, and more consistent. 🌱

By combining hardy rootstock with high-quality fruit varieties, growers can improve disease resistance, control tree size, increase yield, and adapt trees to different soil and climate conditions.

It also allows farmers to reliably reproduce the exact fruit variety they want — because planting seeds won’t always grow true to type.

One small bud can shape the future of an entire orchard.

We want to keep our community informed—recent cold temperatures have caused some crop damage. Our growers are currently ...
04/28/2026

We want to keep our community informed—recent cold temperatures have caused some crop damage. Our growers are currently evaluating the impact and are working hard to assess next steps. We truly appreciate your support, and we’ll do our very best to keep you updated as we learn more!

04/21/2026

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Just a glimpse at what’s been done to protect Utah fruit!

Which ones did you already know, or not? Photos from .utah, one of our growers!
04/15/2026

Which ones did you already know, or not?



Photos from .utah, one of our growers!

04/09/2026

After a cold spring night, a tree can display a combination of both dead and alive blossoms. It can be, but isn’t usually an all-or-nothing situation. The two blossoms shown here are from the same tree. Growers will navigate through various sections of their orchards, conducting spot checks to assess the condition of the blossoms and estimate their overall status.

Thank you to Jace for this video!

04/07/2026

Petals in the air, spring everywhere 🌸🍃
Blink and you’ll miss it—nature’s sweetest show before the fruit even begins.

Footage captured at South Shore Farms

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6442 Lark Road
Santaquin, UT
84655

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