Grant Proposals and Outcomes Explore grower-led proposals and research findings advancing local, sustainable floriculture in Utah. < Back Determining Micro Climate Variations using Weather Tracking Technology Julia (Julie) Hall Julia (Julie) Hall 2023 This project uses an on-farm weather station to record daytime and nighttime temperatures, rainfall, and wind speed. Farm measurements will be compared with regional and statewide weather information to identify microclimate differences and improve the timing of farm operations. Download Report Blooming Zoom Previous Next

Grant Proposals and Outcomes Explore grower-led proposals and research findings advancing local, sustainable floriculture in Utah. < Back Program Heirloom Chrysanthemum to Bloom Before Average Last Frost Date, to be more profitable Jenn Johnson Jenn Johnson 2023 This project investigates scheduling heirloom chrysanthemum flowering before the average last frost date to improve crop profitability. Download Report Blooming Zoom Previous Next

Grant Proposals and Outcomes Explore grower-led proposals and research findings advancing local, sustainable floriculture in Utah. < Back Exploring effective weed suppression in permanent walk-ways without using plastic landscape fabric Jenny Jolley Jenny Jolley 2024 Download Report Blooming Zoom Previous Next

Hi friend, As we welcome September, I can’t help but reflect on what an incredible season it has already been for Utah’s flower community. Our hearts are full after the success of Utah Flower Day, and I want to extend my deepest gratitude to every grower, florist, volunteer, sponsor, and supporter who helped make this statewide celebration possible. Whether you opened your farm gates, designed beautiful arrangements, welcomed visitors, shared your story, or simply helped spread the word, you played an important role in showcasing the beauty and value of Utah-grown flowers. Together, we introduced countless people to the passion, hard work, and artistry that exists across our state’s flower farms. Thank you for representing our association and our industry with such generosity and enthusiasm. As summer begins its gentle transition into fall, many of us are entering one of the busiest, and most rewarding times of the growing season. Cooler mornings bring a welcome change, while our dahlia fields are reaching their peak, rewarding months of care with armloads of spectacular blooms. At the same time, we’re already looking ahead to next year, carefully selecting and ordering new varieties, planning improvements, and preparing beds for fall plantings. Farming has a unique way of keeping us rooted in the present while always encouraging us to dream about the next season. One of my favorite parts of our association is the opportunity to learn from one another, and I hope many of you will join us for our September Farm Tour. These gatherings are more than just a chance to see another beautiful farm. They’re an opportunity to reconnect, share ideas, ask questions, celebrate successes, and strengthen the relationships that make this organization so special. There is simply no substitute for spending time together in the field with fellow flower farmers who understand both the challenges and the joys of this work. Thank you for being part of the Utah Cut Flower Farm Association and for the passion you bring to our local flower movement. I look forward to seeing many of you at the farm tour and wish you a wonderful month filled with abundant harvests, cooler days, and plenty of beautiful blooms. Happy growing, Mollie Payne President, Utah Cut Flower Farm Association Fall Farm Tour at Mustard Seed Farm September 19, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Join us for a Fall Farm Tour hosted by Sheryl Larson of Mustard Seed Farm. Come learn how Sheryl has transformed her property into a thriving cut flower farm and enjoy spending time with fellow members taking in the bounty of the season. Register HERE. Documentary Opportunity Lily Huffman, Environmental Documentary Filmmaker in Salt Lake City Lily is in the beginning stages of producing an independent film about flower farming in Utah. This will be a short film that focuses on the experiences of one farmer (or farm), what life looks like running a flower farm, and how that person navigates the industry. If you're interested in participating in this project, please email us at hello@utahflowerfarms.com 2027 Utah Flower Conference Saturday, February 20, 2027 - Tickets on sale soon! Opening Keynote Speaker: Julio Freitas of The Flower Hat Closing Keynote Speaker: Briana Bosch of Blossom and Branch Flower Farm

Hi UCFFA, August is an exciting month for Utah’s local flower community. Fields are full, markets and farm stands are overflowing with locally grown blooms, and growers across the state are sharing the results of months of planning, planting, and hard work.