The Story

Utah locals Paula and Joseph Sargetakis had a dream almost twenty years ago to create a two acre sustainable urban farm within Salt Lake City limits. They patiently searched for a property, immersing themselves in the processes and business of farming, attending classes at Utah State University and Colorado State to prepare. They visited wineries and farms, learning from those who were already actively doing the work.

When a property adjacent to two schools became available in Salt Lake City, they knew it was the perfect fit. They designed the farm not only to be a viable business, but to also educate the local community and surrounding schools about agriculture. They built a 2800 square foot glass greenhouse, hoop houses, cold frames, raised planters, and row plantings to farm year round.

Frog Bench Farms was the first of its kind within Salt Lake City limits, beginning production in 2012. It paved the way for other local farmers to rezone their property within city limits for agriculture and to have larger greenhouses on site. The farm primarily sells to restaurants in a 15-mile radius, as well as to local florists, and the community through our public pickup program.