Every summer, fresh produce finds its way from Utah fields to family tables. For one farm in Davis County, this is their 124th season of providing a variety of fresh vegetables and squash to Utah communities. While the crops have changed over the years, one thing has remained the same – the family’s commitment to growing quality produce and preserving a legacy that now spans six generations at Chas. W. Bangerter & Son, Inc.

In 1902, Nicklas Bangerter purchased some of the first farmland for what would become the Chas. W. Bangerter & Son, Inc. farm, also known as Bangerter Farm. That purchase marked the beginning of what is now a six-generation family farm in Bountiful. Alan Bangerter, Nicklas’ great-grandson, is the current owner and works alongside four of his children and many of his grandchildren.

Throughout its history, Bangerter Farm has continually adapted to meet changing conditions while remaining committed to providing fresh, locally grown produce. Although modern equipment has transformed many aspects of farming, some things have changed far less than some might expect. Bangerter noted that his grandfather, Charles Bangerter, didn’t purchase the farm’s first tractor until 1947, and even today, much of the produce is still harvested by hand.

Alan Bangerter


“Most everything is hand harvested,” Bangerter said. “It’s still very labor intensive to get to that stage.”

Over the years, the farm has grown melons, cucumbers, green onions, and strawberries. Today, its fields produce beans, beets, sweet corn, peas, radishes, summer and winter squash, eggplants, pumpkins, tomatoes, and a variety of peppers. Of the more than 25 crops grown on the farm, pumpkins are Bangerter’s favorite, while he says that customers consistently return for the sweet corn, cantaloupe, and tomatoes.

Growing a diverse selection of crops has helped the farm remain flexible through changing markets and unpredictable growing seasons.

At Bangerter Farm, the 2026 season has been as busy as ever with planting, growing, harvesting, and selling their produce – even with the unprecedented challenges. It is no secret that this year has been particularly difficult for everyone involved in Utah agriculture. With drought, late frosts, changing markets, land development, fuel costs, and everything in between, adapting to the conditions has been critical. For Bangerter Farm, meeting those challenges has meant continuing to evolve without losing sight of the values that have sustained the family for generations.

In addition to diversifying its crops, the farm reaches customers through multiple outlets. Their produce is available at Smith’s and Harmons stores, as well as the Bangerter stand in Bountiful, the Bountiful Farmers Market, and the Downtown Farmers Market in Salt Lake City. The farm is also Global G.A.P. Food Safety Certified and has adopted drip irrigation to conserve water while maintaining production.

Today, roughly 100 acres of farmland at Bangerter Farm supplies fresh, local food to Utah families. To make the most of locally grown produce, Bangerter recommends customers “clean it, cool it, and buy fresh more often.” Supporting local farms not only provides consumers with fresh food but also strengthens the local economy and helps preserve the agricultural communities that have shaped Utah for generations.

“When I look out and watch my grandkids, who are the sixth generation working on the farm, they are what gives me hope,” Bangerter said.

After 124 years, Bangerter Farm’s greatest harvest may be the legacy it continues to cultivate. Through changing crops, shifting markets, and countless challenges, the family has learned that perseverance is just as important as the harvest itself. Looking ahead, Bangerter remains optimistic – not only about the future of his family’s farm, but about the future of Utah agriculture as a whole.