About Us
Our Mission
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, flavorful 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.
Our Growers
Allred Orchards
Cherry Hill Farms
Fowers Fruit Ranch
McMullin Orchards
Mountainland Apples Inc.
Openshaw Acres
Payson Fruit Growers
Pyne Farms
Rileys’ Orchards
Rowley’s Red Barn
Wall Brothers Orchards
Grammy’s Fruit and Produce
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy Utah tree fruit?
We hoped you’d ask! Our growers sell at fruit stands, farmers markets, and their own farm stores. Check out the map in “Where to Buy” to find a location near you. Utah tree fruit is also sold in many popular grocery stores all over Utah. If you don’t see Utah tree fruit in your local grocery store, approach the manager and tell them you’d love to see it there!
What is the Brix Scale?
The Brix scale measures the amount of dissolved solids in a liquid, such as fruit juice, in degrees Brix (°Bx) on a scale of 1–100. One degree Brix is equal to 1 gram of sucrose in 100 grams of solution, or 1% sugar. A higher Brix reading indicates a higher sugar content, and therefore a sweeter solution. For example, pink grapefruit has an average Brix of 10–14, while fresh raspberries are 8–14 Brix.
What fruit does Utah produce the most of?
Utah is the 2nd largest producer of “tart” or “pie” cherries in the United States. Each year we harvest 40-50 million pounds. These cherries are used for pies, drying, baking, trail mixes, concentrate, etc.
What risks come with growing fruit in Utah?
Fruit growers are always very nervous after the fruit trees bloom in April – as this is the time when the trees are at the most risk of frost damage. Anything under freezing temperatures – even for short periods of time – can destroy the upcoming crop. Most of our growers have extensive heating operations in their orchards which consist of heating pots and wind machines. If you happen to be around a commercial orchard during the night and early morning during April or May you will hear the wind machines moving air around the orchards. It will sound like airplanes! Most years we have some frost damage, and it helps to prune the trees, so the remaining fruit is large and juicy.
Another risk is thunderstorms that produce hail – hail can damage trees and fruit. Thankfully, we don’t normally have full crop loss due to hail damage. Unfortunately, we have no defense against hail.