Spring Blossomed Early in Utah!

Apr 8
2 min read

Hi friend,

As we step into April, it’s hard not to feel the energy of the season already in full swing. This year has brought an especially early spring, with many of our flowers blooming three to four weeks ahead of schedule. I can honestly say I’ve never seen so many blooms in March - it’s been both exciting and a little dizzying as we all work to keep up with the pace of the season!

With that in mind, I hope each of you is finding moments to enjoy the beauty of what you’ve grown, even amid the busyness that early spring demands.

We’re also excited to welcome a new member to our leadership team. Please join me in welcoming Calee Garn as our new Grants Committee Chair. We’re grateful to have her stepping into this role and look forward to the opportunities she’ll help cultivate for our community.

Alongside that, we’re pleased to introduce a new resource on our website: the Grants Research Page. This page is designed to house past research and insights contributed by our members, helping make grant opportunities more accessible and less overwhelming to navigate. While the page is still under construction, there is already some valuable information available, and we encourage you to explore it and check back as it continues to grow.

I’d also love to personally invite you to join me on my farm for our May Farm Tour. It’s always a highlight of the season to gather, walk the fields together, and learn from one another in person. I hope you’ll come spend some time connecting, sharing, and celebrating the beauty of our farms in full spring. There are limited tickets (free with membership), so sign up soon if you plan to come.

As always, thank you for being part of this vibrant and supportive community. Wishing each of you a successful, abundant, and joy-filled spring season.

Warmly,

Mollie Payne

President, Utah Cut Flower Farm Association

April Blooming at Noon

April 16th @ 12 PM

Balancing Farm and Family with Florence Becot, PhD of Agricultural Safety and Health

Join us to explore insights from a recent research project on how farm families navigate the demands of work and home. Watch the replay HERE.

Spring Photo Contest

We’re looking for beautiful, authentic photos from Utah flower farms to use in future UCFFA media, marketing, and educational materials - with credit to the farmer, of course.As a thank you, every entry will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 gift card to Johnny’s Selected Seeds

***Submissions are now closed***