Guilds
We Build Community Where the Conversation Can Happen.
Whether you are a seasoned farmer with years of growing under your belt or are a new and upcoming farm, homesteader, artisan producer, chef, food business, or just care about what you eat, you have something to offer and gain by belonging to a Guild.
In 2019, Red Acre Center introduced Utah Farmer Guilds, recognizing the value and need for farmers to connect locally and frequently.
What is a Farmer Guild?
Guilds are agricultural communities founded by farmers for farmers, where farmers come together to share skills, resources, and knowledge, socialize, network, build lasting relationships, and stay informed about current local food and agriculture policies.
The Farmers Guilds are a casual yet powerful social network alliance, often hard to find in rural areas and the urban farming community, with the ultimate goal of attracting and helping farmers of all experience levels be more successful.
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When do Farmer Guilds meet?
Guilds meet at least 4 times a year (once a season) and are involved in tours, workshops, service, and advocacy.
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Who can attend a Guild meeting?
Everyone's welcome! You do not need to be a member of Red Acre Center to attend a Guild meet-up.
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Where do I sign up?
Any level member of Red Acre Center is welcome to sign up and be a member of a Guild. Sign up in person by attending any Farmer Guild meet-up.
We recommend signing up at the Guild closest to your geographical area, but feel free to attend other guilds. Guild hopping is not only acceptable but encouraged.
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How do I find the Guild closest to me?
Contact one of our Guild leaders listed below.
Guild Gatherings
Each Guild meets at least 4 times a year and may meet more often.
​SPRING: Tour & legislative update
A farm, ranch, orchard, vineyard, or food-related business is chosen and toured. The Utah Legislative season ends in March, and this meet-up is the perfect time to know what happened "On The Hill."
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SUMMER: Serve
Give service—a new perspective. Sometimes the best thing to do when you can not do one more thing is to help someone else. Guilds organize to serve another farm, farmer, or organization.
​FALL: Harvest Potluck
Gather and share the bounty.
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WINTER: Go!
Guilds attend the Utah Farm Conference and Guilds host the annual Barn Dance Mixer and a table in the Vendor Lobby. And attend the Utah legislative session with a Center-specific event: Day On The Hill, Politics & Pastries, or other legislative activities.
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Guild Leaders
We are currently sponsoring five Farmer Guilds: North West, North East, South, Central and Salt Lake. We do our best to make Guilds accessible to all farmers, ranchers, and other producers throughout the state, but currently with only five guilds it is a difficult feat. We would love to see an expansion of Guilds dotting the state, but that is impossible without driven community members willing to help lead Guilds!
Interested in leading a RAC-sponsored Farmer Guild in your County? We would love to have you. Please call or text 435-704-1222 or email voice@redacrecentercenter.org for details
2026 Guild Meet-Ups
North West Guild
SPRING:
June 14th
​Better Food Farm​
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SUMMER:
​Service Project -TBD
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FALL POTLUCK:
November 4th
Kitchen Kneads
6:30 PM
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WINTER:
TBD
North East Guild
SPRING:
​Join us for a farm tour at Moonshadow Farm on Sunday, May 17th. Check back for time and further details. ​
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SUMMER:
TBD
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FALL POTLUCK:
TBD
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WINTER:
TBD
SLC County Guild
SPRING:
April 6th 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Scion Grafting at Future Craft Farms
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SUMMER:
July
Community service- let's lift each other up!
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FALL:
October 25
Potluck at Future Craft Farm
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WINTER:
Mixer at the Utah Farm and Food Conference
Central Guild
SPRING:
April 18th @ 5 PM
Potluck Dinner and Hang at The Fayette Merc.
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SUMMER:
TBD
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FALL POTLUCK:
​TBD
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WINTER:
TBD
Southern Guild
SPRING:
TBD
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SUMMER:
TBD
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FALL POTLUCK:
TBD
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WINTER:
TBD
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