Stand Business Hours
Mon-Sat and Holidays
West Layton Stand: Mid July-Sept 10a-6p
East Layton Stand: Mid July-Sept 11a-6p
U-Pick: September Mon-Sat 9a-6p
History
Beginnings
Farming runs deep in our roots, both figuratively and literally. Our family began farming before Layton was even Layton. The Day Family Farm, as we know it today, has stemmed from generations of careful growth and development. We ALL benefit from the "fruits" it has to offer, including a place for neighbors and community to gather. Whether its for popping in to buy already freshly picked produce, staying a while to pick your own straight from the U-pick vegetable field, or making lasting memories in the pumpkin patch, we hope you will feel welcome and at home!
Our family has enjoyed sharing our farm with you! Thanks for helping keep the farm and the farming way of life "alive"!
Meet the Family
Farm Growers - Bill, Tom and David Day • Stand Manager - VeAnne Day • Farm Grower and Buyer - Sam Day • Farmers Market - Jed Day, Joe Day, and Nick Hafen • Farm Hands and Stand Clerks - A plethora of children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and lots of amazing adopted aunts and teenagers, whom we couldn't be successful without!
Bill, the patriarch of the family is married to Ann Day. They have 8 children and 22 grandchildren and lots and lots of great grandchildren. Bill served in Germany during WWII. He also served on the Layton City Council. Bill's influence is still evident and felt in the daily operations of the farm. His work ethic, kind nature, genuineness and honesty have built a sound foundation for the farm and created a thriving atmosphere for Day Farms to continue to grow in the future.
Tom, a graduate of USU with a BS degree in plant and soil sciences and Spanish, is responsible for growing plants for the u-pick field along with the potato, grain and hay fields.
David, a graduate of WSC with a BS degree in Geology and Math, is responsible for growing sweet corn, greenhouse plants for tomatoes, melons and our "already picked" tomatoes. He also takes care of the green beans, yellow squash, zucchini and cucumbers. David is married to VeAnne and has 5 children and 8 grandchildren.
VeAnne, enjoys working side by side with her husband David, is a graduate of WSC with a BS degree in Accounting and Business. She is responsible for HR, managing stand operations and advertising.
Sam, the son of David and VeAnne Day, a graduate of USU with a Masters degree in Plant & Soil Sciences, has his own farming operation and grows and sells bell peppers and melons to our farm. He also buys produce from other local growers (cherries, apricots, peaches) to sell at our farm. He is married to Jaclyn and has two sons. Sam and Jaclyn are at the heart of all things flowers on the farm.
Jed, the son of David and VeAnne, attends the Park City market. He assists David with watering, cultivating, and plowing. He is also the crew chief for the picking crew. Jed attends USU.
Joe, the son of David and VeAanne and a graduate of USU with a BS degree in Civil Engineering, attends the Pioneer Park Market. He is married to Jessica and they have four children.
Nick Hafen, the son of Kevin and Marie Day Hafen. Graduated from the U of U with a civil engineering degree and currently works for UDOT. His wife Megan also helps at the market. They have three sons.
Our Growing Methods & Philosophy
Stewardship
Always striving to be good stewards, we love and respect the land and its natural resources. We incorporate several organic practices with components of conventional farming. We rotate crops to prevent soil depletion and disease. We alternate row crops with wheat or sweet corn in order to replenish the soil with large volumes of organic matter.
Sustainability
We are a small farm which allows us to watch our crops closely. Instead of resorting to regular large scale application of sprays, we carefully monitor conditions and apply only when needed. We avoid all GMO based products and solely adhere to conventional fertilizers alleviating the risk of E-coli contamination. We feel we have reached a good balance with our farming practices regarding safety, nutrition, health, production and functionality. If you appreciate our methods, come on out! We'd love to be your friendly neighborhood farm!