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Why is it called SUS Farms?
Because somewhere along the way,
traditional farming got rebranded as suspicious.
Rather than pretend that’s not funny, we named the place after it. Three letters, one tagline that does most of the work, and a chicken in a hat that we are increasingly proud of.
But really
SuspiciouslySustainable.
Composted soil. Drip irrigation. Animals on rotation. Apparently caring for the land long-term is now suspect.
But really
UnreasonablyOld-school.
No spreadsheets telling tomatoes when to ripen. No algorithms scheduling the lambs. Five generations, no apps.
The full word
StubbornlyHonest.
If you ask whether something is organic, we will tell you what we actually did. Certifications are the easy part — telling the truth is the work.
The animals
Names. Faces. Strong opinions.
These are the actual coworkers. Hover a card to bring it forward, click to flip and read what they have done lately. Most of it is on the record. Some of it is alleged.
Click any card. They love it. Probably.
Chapter 1 / 4
1891
The long view
Five generations on the same red dirt.
1891
Henry & Sarah homestead.
They arrived with a plow, a wagon, and opinions about weather. The opinions were justified. They named the farm after the land. The land approved.
1925
Harold expands the orchard.
Second generation. Brought in draft horses, planted apricots, started experimenting with vegetables. Built a barn that is still standing — and still housing opinions.
1985
Michael & LaRene formalize the nursery.
Fourth generation. Did the hard work of keeping a family farm profitable without compromising what made it good in the first place.
Today
Three siblings, still showing up.
Fifth generation now runs the place. Still learning. Still making mistakes. Still making it work.
Same family. Same valley.
Built across five generations.
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The team
Five working dogs. One job. Occasional chaos.
Lexi
Head herder, trainer of the next generation
Takes the job seriously. Possibly too seriously.
Bonnie
Apprentice herder, theft specialist
Learning fast. Steals from everyone, including the sheep.
Bandit
Guard dog, muck prevention expert
Takes his job literally. Will guard the chores themselves.
Big Mama
Working partner, respectful elder
Does her job without complaining. A professional.
Oreo
Enthusiastic helper
Yes to everything. Sometimes that’s a problem.
Life on the farm, in clips
The cute. The chaos. The occasional smiling lamb.
Short videos from the pasture, the greenhouse, the nursery, and the dog pile.
First triplets of the season
Three at once. Mom is unbothered.
Heidi has two black and one white
The most photogenic family on the property.
Heartface and her mom
Yes, the marking is real. Yes, that is her name.
Lexi teaching Bonnie how to herd
On-the-job training for the next generation.
Three raspberry varieties, side by side
They taste different. We promise.
Nursery update — what just came in
A walk-through of this week’s arrivals.
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We're not romanticizing rural life. We're living in it. And part of that is showing up every season for the work.
The Smith family
How it looks
The daily work of a real Utah farm.
Two goats, one river, five generations of view
Heart-face. Lambing season.
Same valley, every morning.
The original barn — still standing.
Useful, not theoretical
Grow guides for Utah gardeners.
Plain-language guides for vegetables, herbs, fruit, and flowers — written for the soil, weather, and short season we actually have here. Built from our own farm experience, USU Extension research, and grower-friendly resources like Johnny’s Selected Seeds.
Vegetables
Tomatoes, peppers, greens, root crops.
Herbs
Basil, rosemary, mint, oregano.
Fruit
Stone fruit, berries, melons.
Flowers
Cutting mixes, pollinator blends.
Keep in touch
Plant updates, weather rants, and the occasional goat photo.
We send one newsletter per month. No spam. Honestly, we barely remember to do it.
Reasonable questions
A few things people ask.
The quick version. Bigger questions go to contact.
If you’ve read this far
Reserve a basket. Visit the farm.
Mother’s Day is around the corner. The animals are open all year. Come by, send a question, or order a basket for someone who deserves one.