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Winter 2017

Transition of Generations

Preserving farm legacy for the next generation

January 11, 2017

King Land & Livestock

Founded in 1889 by Thomas and Elizabeth King, King Land & Livestock is a fourth generation family operated farm located near the Wasatch Range in Tremonton, Utah.

King Family
Through perseverance and dedication, the King family successfully built their corn and wheat operation from the ground up. Today, the legacy of the family farm continues on strong as Brandt King and his father Ronald implement innovative strategies to build soil health for the preservation of land for future generations. Photo by Russell James
historic photo
Despite pressures of the Great Depression, grandparents Loris and Marion King successfully owned and operated King Land & Livestock from 1936 – 1975. Photo by Russell James
Pictured from left to right: Brandt Nolin King, Mckayla King, Colby Brandt King, Ronald Lorus King.Photo by Russell James
combine
Daughter Mckayla King learns how to operate the combine during harvest.Photo by Russell James

Fry Family Farm

Nestled in a slightly cooler climate adjacent to Bear Creek in Ashland, Ore., the 30 acres of Fry Family Farm fields are composed of prime silty soil. This site is great for growing spring greens, cut flowers and root vegetables.

Fry Family Farm
Fry Family Farm, Ashland, OR. The Fry girls all grew up working on the farm; they all left and a few came back. Photo by Mark Mularz & Amber McKee
Steve and Suzi
Steve and Suzi started farming in the Rogue Valley in 1990. Growing food organically was a logical way for Suzi and Steve to raise their five daughters in a healthy environment, steward the land and contribute to their community.The Fry girls all grew up working on the farm; they all left and a few came back.
Terra Fry
Terra Fry, their youngest daughter, recently graduated from college and is now back on the farm to help run The Farm Store. She is bringing lots of fresh ideas and energy to the entire operation
Amber Fry
Amber Fry, Steve and Suzanne’s second to oldest daughter, moved back to the farm two years ago to help with the farm’s expansion, managing the new processing facility, value-added kitchen and farm store. Photo by Mark Mularz & Amber McKee
Farm Store
After 25 years of farming in the Rogue Valley, Fry Family Farm opened a retail location featuring their certified organic produce and flowers along with their new line of pies, jams, pickles and ferments. The Farm Store also showcases products from a variety of local businesses. Photo by Mark Mularz & Amber McKee
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