63.3 Acres
For many years the 75-acre UAES Kaysville Research Farm looked much like other farms in Davis County, though the primary goal on our farm has always been harvesting knowledge. Today the Kaysville farm—like other farms in the state—is an agricultural oasis surrounded by housing developments. In 1991 the acquisition of adjacent land and landmark ponds along the busy I-15 corridor was the start of the Utah State University Botanical Center and a unique facility that serves all of the university’s mission: teaching, research and Extension.
Currently the UAES Kaysville Research Farm is the site of research on fruit tree cultivation, organic vegetable production, turfgrass and landscape plant irrigation requirements, fruit and vegetable production, and integrated pest management.
Growers throughout the Intermountain West need local information on cropping options that allow better nutrient cycling and improved pest management for vegetables. Detailed information on cover crop systems and supplemental nutrient additions are needed...
One of the biggest and most complex problems facing society today is the issue of invasive plants. While the general public may not view invasive plants as a threat or even a problem, their importance is well documented scientifically.
Utah is the 2nd leading tart cherry producing state in the US. In order to remain competitive, new methods are needed for tart cherry production. Other alternative crops are needed that utilize the fruit processing infrastructure that exists with the tart...
