After 15 amazing years of growing food, hosting families, and celebrating the seasons together, Wilkerson Farm has closed. On May 13, 2025, the Orem City Council narrowly voted (4 to 3) to rezone the 14 acres we’ve called home, paving the way for housing development.

What’s most unfortunate is that win-win options were available—like conservation easements & other buyers that would have allowed the landowner to move on and preserve this special place.

When neighbors sprang into action through a public referendum, the support was overwhelming—but the deadline to qualify for the ballot came just a little too soon.

While this chapter ends sooner than we hoped, our hearts are full of gratitude. Thank you for your laughter (& screams!) in the corn maze, your children’s muddy boots, your photos at sunset, and your belief in local agriculture.

Farming has always been more than a job—it’s a calling, a way of life, and a way to stay rooted in something real. We still believe in the power of community, stewardship, and growing things that matter. And while the farm as you’ve known it is no longer here, we’re not done yet. We’re planting seeds for the future.

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The story of Wilkerson Farm is just one example of how decisions made at the local level have a lasting impact on our neighborhoods, green spaces, and quality of life.

Voice your opinion by voting in local elections and carefully learning about the individuals who can help protect what makes our communities special. Here are a few candidates we have found very helpful in preserving farmlands and open spaces: