As the owner of Small and Simple Farms, Emily Judson Sinkovic combines her passion for growing beautiful things with improving the human condition. With formal schooling in peacebuilding, and graduate studies in conflict resolution and restorative justice, Emily uses her additional skills as a grower to share knowledge and beauty with incarcerated individuals. The daughter of an avid vegetable farmer, Emily was taught from a young age to care for the earth. She is especially interested in sustainable growing methods, including a no-till approach, cover cropping, and a balanced ecosystem.Small & Simple FarmsEmily Judson SinkovicSmall & Simple Farms (Nephi, Utah) was founded on the idea that “by small and simple things are great things brought to pass.” Small & Simple Farms recently partnered with the Utah Department of Corrections to bring more beauty into the lives of the female residents of the Utah State Correctional Facility. With generous support from Erin Benzakein of Floret Flowers, the growers of the Utah Flower Market, and individual sponsors, they have been able to bring fresh flowers, holiday wreaths, and educational opportunities to the incarcerated women. It is such a simple thing to provide flowers for a group of women. But the comments from the prison residents demonstrate the tremendous impact it can have: “I don’t even remember the last time I saw this many colors!” “The smell is so fresh. It’s been 16 years since I smelled a flower.” “Ohhh Jesus, thank you for letting me see these beautiful flowers today.”Nephi Farmers Market < Back Edit My Profile Small & Simple Farms Small & Simple Farms (Nephi, Utah) was founded on the idea that “by small and simple things are great things brought to pass.” Small & Simple Farms recently partnered with the Utah Department of Corrections to bring more beauty into the lives of the female residents of the Utah State Correctional Facility. With generous support from Erin Benzakein of Floret Flowers, the growers of the Utah Flower Market, and individual sponsors, they have been able to bring fresh flowers, holiday wreaths, and educational opportunities to the incarcerated women. It is such a simple thing to provide flowers for a group of women. But the comments from the prison residents demonstrate the tremendous impact it can have: “I don’t even remember the last time I saw this many colors!” “The smell is so fresh. It’s been 16 years since I smelled a flower.” “Ohhh Jesus, thank you for letting me see these beautiful flowers today.” We Offer Flowers Through: The following Farmers' Markets: Nephi Farmers Market As well as: Wholesale CSA Find us Online here: Instagram Website Email small.simple.farms@gmail.com Emily Judson Sinkovic As the owner of Small and Simple Farms, Emily Judson Sinkovic combines her passion for growing beautiful things with improving the human condition. With formal schooling in peacebuilding, and graduate studies in conflict resolution and restorative justice, Emily uses her additional skills as a grower to share knowledge and beauty with incarcerated individuals. The daughter of an avid vegetable farmer, Emily was taught from a young age to care for the earth. She is especially interested in sustainable growing methods, including a no-till approach, cover cropping, and a balanced ecosystem. Previous Next

The Associated membership is best for the home gardener who wants to learn more and grow more flowers, or the beginning flower farmer who is looking for support to start their farm. Join as an Associate Member The Associated membership is best for the home gardener who wants to learn more and grow more flowers, or the beginning flower farmer who is looking for support to start their farm. Anyone Can Join! Associate Member $45 $ 45 Every year This membership is perfect for a new flower farmer, home gardener, or anyone wanting to get more involved in the local flower movement! Valid until canceled Select Associate member pin on the Utah Flower Map One free ticket to each of our farm tours 30% off one ticket to the Utah Flower Conference Opportunities to apply for Grower Grants Access to video library with 30+ hours of education Full access to members-only website features Access to participate in live Blooming Zooms Promotion through social media feeds

Meet the team that works so hard to make the UCFFA a great place to be. Meet the Board Want in on the fun? We are hiring! Find the details here. Mollie Payne PRESIDENT Mollie grew up surrounded by gardens and flowers, but somehow opted to study computers in college. She now runs a flower farm in her backyard in Provo. She loves building lasting connections with her community by sharing the joy of locally grown flowers. She offers her flowers at the Provo Farmers' Market and on her website direct to florists and designers. She also enjoys hosting various workshops on her property. She loves sharing her knowledge of growing and expanding her own education when it comes to new crops and practices. Kellie Webb VICE PRESIDENT Kellie had been working in business and publishing for 13 years before deciding to stay home with her 2 little boys. Like many mothers, she started gardening and growing flowers as an outlet and fun past-time for her family. She now runs a 2-acre flower farm that focuses on bouquet subscriptions, on-farm u-picks and workshops, and wholesale to florists. Even now, she is still amazed at how a few beautiful flowers, cut and brought into her home, brings her so much joy. Sheraya Fulton TREASURER KailCee Harrison SECRETARY After spending her childhood farming and playing in her grandparent’s floral shop, founding a flower farm seemed like a natural choice for KailCee. Free Spirit Flora began after 3 a.m. Youtube deepdive into the floral industry abroad. After learning how flowers are grown, harvested, and sold on a massive scale in Holland, South Africa, and Columbia she felt that there must be a simpler, more sustainable way to produce flowers. Her grandparents told her stories of carnation farms in California, rose hot houses in Utah County, and how it used to be easier to purchase locally than it was to buy abroad. Inspired by the idea she set out to grow and share her flowers with her community. When she isn’t farming you can find KailCee hiking in the mountains or traveling with friends. Melanie Stock RESEARCH COMMITTEE CHAIR Melanie is an Assistant Professor at Utah State University in Logan, UT. Her research focuses on cut flower crops and applied physics. In her free time, she’s an avid urban homesteader and enjoys jogging with her dog. Brianna Wells EDUCATION COMMITTEE CHAIR One of my biggest passions is flowers. Growing flowers, arranging flowers, and teaching about flowers make me excited. I attended Washington State University and received my degree in Agriculture, and now I am an adjunct professor at BYU teaching Floral Design. While working on my degree I knew I wanted to start a flower farm and bring flowers to the community around me. So here I am now teaching Floral Design at BYU, running a flower farm, and creating amazing events. Sara Asbridge PUBLICITY COMMITTEE CHAIR I am a farm girl through and through. I was born and raised on a dairy farm in North Dakota, but we didn't just milk cows, we also raised beef cattle and all of the hay and grain needed to support both of the herds. Spring was a busy time on the farm between calving, planting the fields, first cutting of the alfalfa and planting the gardens. I say gardens because my mom planted one, my grandmother (who also lived on the the farm) planted one and my town grandpa also planted a large garden at the farm. But then there was the flowers. The hedge row of peonies, the driveway lined with lilacs, and the farmyard dotted with flower beds full of perennials, just waiting on the annuals to be planted. It was a glorious place to grow up and a wonderful way to be raised. This is where my love of flowers was born, beside my mother and my grandmother, with our hands in the dirt and sweat on our brows. Calee Garn GRANT COMMITTEE CHAIR Agriculture has shaped my life from the beginning. My family operates a commercial cow/calf ranch and a sizable row crop farm, where I learned the value of hard work, stewardship of the land, and thoughtful decision-making. After starting our family, my involvement in the farm shifted from spending long days in the tractor whenever I could to building something of my own. What began as my idea for a small garden project—growing flowers to see what might be possible—has since grown into a branch of our farming operation. I approach flower production the same way I was taught to approach any crop—with careful observation, practical knowledge, and a commitment to continual improvement. Through my work with the Utah Cut Flower Farm Association, I focus on supporting growers, strengthening markets for locally grown flowers, and helping build a stronger future for the industry while raising my children with the same agricultural values I was given. Shaleigh Shurtz VIRTUAL ASSISTANT Shaleigh is a Virtual Assistant/Social Media Manager and Flower Farmer in Cedar City, Utah. She is the owner of Let's Grow with Shaleigh and Chatelaine Flower Farm. She is passionate about educating others about the importance of local flowers. Shaleigh began flower farming in her parents backyard in the spring of 2023 and now grows from her own home. in downtown Cedar City. With the help of her husband and two children, she works hard to bring sustainably grown local flowers to her community.

Hi, I'm Julie Hall. I'm a farmer/florist growing fresh cut flowers on 1-acre of land in beautiful Mapleton, UT. I'm also a mom to 7-year old twins, a writer, an avid reader and I love a good adventure! I began selling flowers in 2020 and even though the world was tumultuous it was actually a great year to begin. It was a gift to be surrounded by beauty and share that beauty with others during such a difficult time. I'm so grateful for the kindness I get to be a part of as people give my flowers to people they love. (That feeling is what keeps me going on hard days.) I am also learning everyday to lean into the challenge of growing a business and an enormous garden and a young family at the same time! Thanks for supporting my small business and local flowers! Maple Bloom Flower FarmJulie HallAt Maple Bloom we believe in the power of flowers to create connection, bring joy, spread kindness, and make the world more beautiful. We grow specialty cut flowers and foliage on our 1-acre farm nestled in the foothills of Maple Mountain. We love our land! We believe in stewardship and sustainability. It's important to us to farm in a way that is good for our family, good for our ecosystem and good for our community. Because of this we use organic and regenerative farming methods. We grow over 180 varieties of cut flowers and foliage and sell both to wholesale customers and the public. You can help bring a little beauty into the world by purchasing a flower share, buying an arrangement or wrapped bouquet for someone you love, or picking up flowers for a special event. You can also find our flowers (and other locally grown flowers) at the Utah Flower Market weekly from April-October.DIY BucketsUtah Flower Market < Back Edit My Profile Maple Bloom Flower Farm At Maple Bloom we believe in the power of flowers to create connection, bring joy, spread kindness, and make the world more beautiful. We grow specialty cut flowers and foliage on our 1-acre farm nestled in the foothills of Maple Mountain. We love our land! We believe in stewardship and sustainability. It's important to us to farm in a way that is good for our family, good for our ecosystem and good for our community. Because of this we use organic and regenerative farming methods. We grow over 180 varieties of cut flowers and foliage and sell both to wholesale customers and the public. You can help bring a little beauty into the world by purchasing a flower share, buying an arrangement or wrapped bouquet for someone you love, or picking up flowers for a special event. You can also find our flowers (and other locally grown flowers) at the Utah Flower Market weekly from April-October. We Offer Flowers Through: The following Farmers' Markets: Utah Flower Market As well as: Wholesale CSA Farmer-Florist DIY Buckets Find us Online here: Instagram Website Email julie@maplebloomflowerfarm.com Julie Hall Hi, I'm Julie Hall. I'm a farmer/florist growing fresh cut flowers on 1-acre of land in beautiful Mapleton, UT. I'm also a mom to 7-year old twins, a writer, an avid reader and I love a good adventure! I began selling flowers in 2020 and even though the world was tumultuous it was actually a great year to begin. It was a gift to be surrounded by beauty and share that beauty with others during such a difficult time. I'm so grateful for the kindness I get to be a part of as people give my flowers to people they love. (That feeling is what keeps me going on hard days.) I am also learning everyday to lean into the challenge of growing a business and an enormous garden and a young family at the same time! Thanks for supporting my small business and local flowers! Previous Next

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Grant Proposals and Outcomes Explore grower-led proposals and research findings advancing local, sustainable floriculture in Utah. < Back Does Planting Time Affect the Onset of Powdery Mildew in Zinnia Crops? Amber Lewis Amber Lewis 2025 This past growing season I examined powdery mildew presence for three successions of zinnia crops. The successions included three different varieties of zinnias to determine if there were variations in powdery mildew presence for the different varieties. Benary Salmon, Ballerina, and Oklahoma White were the varieties I chose to sample. Each succession was started 3 weeks apart. Download Report Blooming Zoom Previous Next

Bloomed LifeWe provide florists and rose lovers near Salt Lake City with locally grown, seasonal, fragrant garden roses. We are committed to sustainable floral design and inspiring our friends to live a bloomed life. < Back Bloomed Life Hello@BloomedLife.com (833) 420-0900 2150 S Main St unit c103, Salt Lake City, UT 84115, USA Edit My Profile Instagram Previous Next

Canyon Echo Farm is located in Park City, Utah. We specialize in growing dahlias at high altitude. We grow our flowers in a valley at nearly 7,000 feet elevation. We have countless varieties of dahlias available in every color. We offer our flowers wholesale to florists and make seasonal bouquets for locals. Canyon Echo Farm is a family owned business run by Dani Culver (farmer-florist) and Dan Culver (farmer). We have dahlias available from August to October dependent on first frost date. Canyon Echo FarmDanielle CulverWe began our farm as a dream to have enough flowers in our yard to cut and make bouquets to bring inside over the summer. Growing dahlias has become a passion of ours that we can share with our three children that brings so much joy & color into all of our lives. We began with 250 dahlia tubers in year one and built our high tunnel by hand, the year following we expanded to have two more growing fields and planted 1,000 tubers in the ground. We are expecting more next season as the tubers multiply. Dahlias are a stunning flower that come in so many colors and we enjoy being able to connect with others by sharing their beauty with our community and local florists. < Back Edit My Profile Canyon Echo Farm We began our farm as a dream to have enough flowers in our yard to cut and make bouquets to bring inside over the summer. Growing dahlias has become a passion of ours that we can share with our three children that brings so much joy & color into all of our lives. We began with 250 dahlia tubers in year one and built our high tunnel by hand, the year following we expanded to have two more growing fields and planted 1,000 tubers in the ground. We are expecting more next season as the tubers multiply. Dahlias are a stunning flower that come in so many colors and we enjoy being able to connect with others by sharing their beauty with our community and local florists. We Offer Flowers Through: Wholesale Farmer-Florist Find us Online here: Instagram Website Email canyonechoflowers@gmail.com Danielle Culver Canyon Echo Farm is located in Park City, Utah. We specialize in growing dahlias at high altitude. We grow our flowers in a valley at nearly 7,000 feet elevation. We have countless varieties of dahlias available in every color. We offer our flowers wholesale to florists and make seasonal bouquets for locals. Canyon Echo Farm is a family owned business run by Dani Culver (farmer-florist) and Dan Culver (farmer). We have dahlias available from August to October dependent on first frost date. Previous Next

I absolutely love to "Spread Sunshine" to those around me. Although I have been growing dahlias for over 12 years, my passion in flower farming started 5 years ago. I quickly realized how many others around me had the same passion as I did, and "Bailey's Blooms" was born. I absolutely love every classification of dahlias and grow all 42, although I am passionate about Waterlily forms, balls, formal decorative and larger AA forms. We at Bailey's Blooms love hosting Floral arranging parties, hosting youth groups, teaching at Thanksgiving Point, The Utah Dahlia Society, running fund raisers for local charities and sharing all things dahlias. Most of which I do for free to educate and share my knowledge to those who are eager to learn. Bailey’s BloomsAnn BaileyBailey's Blooms is nestled in Utah County between Utah Lake and the majestic Wasatch Mountains in Lehi, Utah. We are a licensed Nursery through the Utah State Agriculture. We have lived on our small 11 acre farm in Lehi, Utah for 30 years. We grow luscious green alfalfa, mesmerizing dahlias, and many beautiful cut flowers and fillers. My passion is, "Spreading Sunshine" by gifting flower arrangements throughout businesses and individuals in different communities. I sell my dahlia tubers, pot tuber clumps, seeds and cuttings to support my love of giving to others to lift their spirits and make them smile. I have been growing dahlias for twelve years now and have been selling cut flowers, tubers and cuttings for 5 years. I sell these gorgeous dahlias by the stem to local florists and wedding designers alike. We grow over 400 different varieties and all classifications and forms of dahlias. I enjoy belonging to the Utah Dahlia Society, Utah Cut Flower Farmers Association. < Back Edit My Profile Bailey’s Blooms Bailey's Blooms is nestled in Utah County between Utah Lake and the majestic Wasatch Mountains in Lehi, Utah. We are a licensed Nursery through the Utah State Agriculture. We have lived on our small 11 acre farm in Lehi, Utah for 30 years. We grow luscious green alfalfa, mesmerizing dahlias, and many beautiful cut flowers and fillers. My passion is, "Spreading Sunshine" by gifting flower arrangements throughout businesses and individuals in different communities. I sell my dahlia tubers, pot tuber clumps, seeds and cuttings to support my love of giving to others to lift their spirits and make them smile. I have been growing dahlias for twelve years now and have been selling cut flowers, tubers and cuttings for 5 years. I sell these gorgeous dahlias by the stem to local florists and wedding designers alike. We grow over 400 different varieties and all classifications and forms of dahlias. I enjoy belonging to the Utah Dahlia Society, Utah Cut Flower Farmers Association. We Offer Flowers Through: Farmer-Florist Find us Online here: Instagram Website Email baileysblooms1@gmail.com Ann Bailey I absolutely love to "Spread Sunshine" to those around me. Although I have been growing dahlias for over 12 years, my passion in flower farming started 5 years ago. I quickly realized how many others around me had the same passion as I did, and "Bailey's Blooms" was born. I absolutely love every classification of dahlias and grow all 42, although I am passionate about Waterlily forms, balls, formal decorative and larger AA forms. We at Bailey's Blooms love hosting Floral arranging parties, hosting youth groups, teaching at Thanksgiving Point, The Utah Dahlia Society, running fund raisers for local charities and sharing all things dahlias. Most of which I do for free to educate and share my knowledge to those who are eager to learn. Previous Next

Our mission is to promote local and sustainable floriculture by supporting local flower farms through education, outreach, and research programs. We also focus on educating flower lovers about the economic and environmental impact of local flowers and the diversity of flowers available through Utah Flower Farms. Our mission is to promote local and sustainable floriculture by supporting local flower farms through education, outreach, and research programs. We also focus on educating flower lovers of the economic and environmental impact of local flowers, as well as the diversity of flowers available through Utah flower farms. FIND LOCAL FLOWERS Become A Member Attend an Event Meet the Team Subscribe Sign up with your email address to learn about how we are growing and to receive updates about your local Utah Flower Farms. First Name Last Name Enter your email here Sign Up Thanks for signing up! We respect your privacy and will not share your information. Follow Us on Instagram

Growing up, I didn't have the proverbial green thumb. I would flip through seed catalogs and stare longingly at houses with lovely yards, all while yearning to grow a beautiful garden of my own. I knew it was possible to do here in our arid climate as I have watched my dad and grandfather grow incredible gardens year after year. One day, several years ago, I decided to figure it out so that I could get my hands dirty and feed my passion for flowers. In 2019, this dreamer made the choice to plant a large plot of sunflowers on some of our family's land the following spring. I could never have imagined the impact those flowers made on me and the friendships that would blossom from that venture. Now, a few years down the road, I have moved the "farm" to a much smaller area on a portion of my half acre of red dirt near Zion. I am forever a student of the flowers as I learn which flourish the best in our unique growing conditions. They take a special kind of care and love to grow in the desert, and I am grateful to be here for the journey and for the joy these flowers bring not only to me, but to all who receive them.Blue Sky BloomsKimberlee HendersonUnder the blue skies and warm sunshine of the Southern Utah desert near Zion National Park, growing beautifully in the sandy red dirt, an ephemeral oasis of seasonal flowers bloom. As a micro flower farm, Blue Sky Blooms offers custom bouquets to a limited number of flower-lovers in eastern Washington County and nearby areas. We can be found at the local Farmers Market in Hurricane, whenever possible, to better serve our wonderful flower friends and customers. Flowers here are grown with love to cultivate joy, provide a safe haven for pollinators, and to make our earth a little more vibrant!Individual OrdersHurricane Farmers' Market < Back Edit My Profile Blue Sky Blooms Under the blue skies and warm sunshine of the Southern Utah desert near Zion National Park, growing beautifully in the sandy red dirt, an ephemeral oasis of seasonal flowers bloom. As a micro flower farm, Blue Sky Blooms offers custom bouquets to a limited number of flower-lovers in eastern Washington County and nearby areas. We can be found at the local Farmers Market in Hurricane, whenever possible, to better serve our wonderful flower friends and customers. Flowers here are grown with love to cultivate joy, provide a safe haven for pollinators, and to make our earth a little more vibrant! We Offer Flowers Through: The following Farmers' Markets: Hurricane Farmers' Market As well as: Individual Orders Find us Online here: Instagram Website Email blueskybloomsutah@gmail.com Kimberlee Henderson Growing up, I didn't have the proverbial green thumb. I would flip through seed catalogs and stare longingly at houses with lovely yards, all while yearning to grow a beautiful garden of my own. I knew it was possible to do here in our arid climate as I have watched my dad and grandfather grow incredible gardens year after year. One day, several years ago, I decided to figure it out so that I could get my hands dirty and feed my passion for flowers. In 2019, this dreamer made the choice to plant a large plot of sunflowers on some of our family's land the following spring. I could never have imagined the impact those flowers made on me and the friendships that would blossom from that venture. Now, a few years down the road, I have moved the "farm" to a much smaller area on a portion of my half acre of red dirt near Zion. I am forever a student of the flowers as I learn which flourish the best in our unique growing conditions. They take a special kind of care and love to grow in the desert, and I am grateful to be here for the journey and for the joy these flowers bring not only to me, but to all who receive them. Previous Next

See photos from our past events. 2025 Utah Flower Conference Utah Flower Day 2024 Utah Flower Day 2023 Cherry Petals Farm Tour Anisoptera Floral Farm Tour Utah Flower Conference 2022 Utah Flower Day Lily & Juniper Farm Tour July 2019 Meet Up Gallery