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More Than Just Fruit - A Widow Who Saved the Farm


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If you're driving down Highway 89, you can't miss the Thorne Orchards from July to September! Kelly Andrew joins us and traces the farm's heart back to his grandmother, who—after being widowed at a young age—heroically managed the orchard, taught school, and raised five children on her own. Their farm stand in Perry, Utah, produces sweet, juicy peaches, and the family legacy of hard work.

As a staple at Brigham City's Peach Days, they continue to embrace the grueling but rewarding life of farming because it continues to connect their family, community, and the love of the land. For Thorne Orchard, every harvest is a tribute to the family's endurance and their deep-rooted love for Utah's "Fruit Way."

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