our roots

Rustling Aspen Farm is a diverse small-scale farm, specializing in vegetables, herbs, and fresh-cut flowers. We grow a diversity of crops on roughly two-thirds of an acre in beautiful Midway, Utah. Growing food that is nutrient-dense and tastes delicious is just as important to us as producing beautiful vegetables. 

Everything is grown without the use of any chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides. We not only value a high diversity of crops, but also seeing a wide variety of insects and songbirds in the garden. We feel that any place that is a good home to nature, is going to provide delicious food and beautiful flowers without the worry of chemicals. The food and flowers we grow are vibrant and colorful, although a few bug holes might be evident. Our philosophy to live in harmony with nature, rather than constantly fight it, allows for a more enjoyable work life, not to mention healthier food. While we are not certified as "organic" by the USDA, we strive to meet or exceed all minimum requirements for organic certification. 

Established in 2018 by Chris Pyper, our small farm has taken shape over the past few years. The main part of the farm sits on ground that was a horse pasture for many years. Chris grew up on this property and it is still owned by his family. His journey to return to his roots in Midway has been rather circuitous, but he is beyond excited to take on the role as a food producer for the local community. The farm has also grown to include two neighboring properties, which are lovingly referred to as Rustling Aspen Farm 2.0 and Tupelo Farms by Rustling Aspen.

Chris's background includes landscaping work during high school and college, a couple of accounting degrees, a stint as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco, an AmeriCorps position leading a crew of volunteers doing trail maintenance on the Pacific Crest Trail, an office job with a nonprofit organization in Seattle, and learning to farm on a friend's farm in Kentucky. All of these past experiences have led him toward establishing his own farm.