Dearest Friends & Customers
Wilkerson Farm has leased its fields for the past 15 years, since it was pioneered by Richard Wilkerson in 2010. At this time, the landowner would like to sell the main 14-acre property along 2000 South in Orem. Unfortunately, the farm cannot compete with the land values being offered by developers, nor is the landowner wanting to pursue a conservation easement. It is currently under contract, pending Orem City's approval of a zone change that would take it out of "open space" and allow for residential housing.
We are uncertain if the business will be able to relocate. We have been and are still working tirelessly to find a way to continue serving our local people. We are not going to give up hope! If you are interested in helping, please review the resources below:
Get Notified
A group of neighbors are advocating that Orem City votes to keep the land in agriculture. If you'd like them to send you emails about how to voice your support, when meetings are being held, etc. please use this link to submit your email address.
CSA Members
There is a possibility we can find a small field, just for growing vegetables. If a solution has not be found in time for planting, existing memberships will be refunded by May 1st. If we do find a field and you want to sign up for our CSA, please enter your email to be notified:
Buy Equipment
Downsizing is an inevitable part of this transition, even if a new location is found. There is a wide variety of things we are looking to sell if you would take a moment to look through the current postings. They are updated each week.
Frequently Asked Questions
First and foremost, we are very grateful to have even had the opportunity to farm this beautiful place and share it with you and your families over these years.
The farm was almost developed into townhomes back in 2015. The current owner came in at that time to help mediate the situation and give the farm a chance.
The business has struggled to grow to a big enough scale to afford its own land. With skyrocketing land values over the last couple years, the owner feels at this time that they can use the proceeds to do more good elsewhere.
We understand. But we still deeply believe that farms provide critical benefits to the community even if they can't produce as much financial return as other investments.
At this point in time, the landowner has asked us to begin moving off the property. It is unlikely that we will be given the chance to have one more season of operation on the current field.
We are looking at ALL options, though relocation is very costly. Unfortunately, because we have invested so much in this particular property over the years, we don't have the financial lending power to purchase our own land elsewhere. We are actively searching for partners to purchase land and then put it under easement as well as looking for fields to lease long-term.
We don't exactly know. We've invested so many years in this business that starting over seems very daunting. But farming is our great love, and if there's a way to keep doing it, we'll find it.
