The Forbes Family Farm

Manila, Utah

The USDA directory still lists this place, but hasn't updated its record since 2023 — hours, phone and website may be out of date.

Stay in our cozy guest house or covered wagons on a working farm located along the Sheep Creek Geological Loop in Ashley National Forest. Only minutes away from the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area with stream fishing, hiking, and bicycling opportunities within walking distance. This is the place for star gazers, outdoor adventurers, garden enthusiasts, and anyone looking to disconnect from the hustle and bustle. Come away to experience life on a working farm.

Directions

Picking opens with asparagus in April and finishes with squash in October — 16 crops in all, on Utah season dates.

As of October: apples, pumpkins and grapes at peak; tomatoes, peppers and squash close to finished.

When to pick what

Crop	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
🍎Apples
🎃Pumpkins
🍅Tomatoes
🍇Grapes
🫑Peppers
🎃Squash
🍓Strawberries
🍒Cherries
🌻Flowers
🌽Sweet Corn
🍈Melons
🫛Green Beans
🫛Peas
🌱Asparagus
🍑Plums
🧄Garlic

In seasonPeak pickingOff season

What they grow & sell

Apples;Cantaloupes;Honeydew melons;Plums (black, green, red, etc.);Strawberries;Watermelons;;Arugula;Asparagus;Beans (string);Beets;Bok Choy;Broccoli;Brussels sprouts;Cabbage;Carrots;Cauliflower;Celery;Collard Greens;Corn (sweet);Cucumbers;Eggplant (Italian, Japanese, etc.);Garlic;Green beans;Green onions/scallions;Kale;Kohlrabi;Leeks;Lettuce (head, leaf, etc.);Mixed leafy greens;Onions (pearl, red, white, etc.);Parsnips;Peas;Peppers, hot;Peppers, sweet;Potatoes (new, red, russet, etc.);Pumpkin;Radishes;Shallots;Spinach: baby, regular;Squash, summer: zucchini, etc.;Squash, winter: butternut, etc.;Swiss chard;Tomatoes (cherry, grape, etc.);Tomatoes (plum, round, etc.);Turnip greens;Turnips;;Cut flowers;Eggs;Fresh and/or dried herbs;Honey;Chicken;Duck;Turkey;;YakBeef/veal (cold cuts);Beef/veal (ground);Beef/veal (sausage);Beef/veal (steaks, roasts);Pork (bacon);Pork (chops, roasts);Pork (cold cuts);Pork (ham);Pork (sausage);Yak;;Soap and/or body care products;, 1, 0, Apples;Cantaloupes;Honeydew melons;Plums (black, green, red, etc.);Strawberries;Watermelons;, Arugula;Asparagus;Beans (string);Beets;Bok Choy;Broccoli;Brussels sprouts;Cabbage;Carrots;Cauliflower;Celery;Collard Greens;Corn (sweet);Cucumbers;Eggplant (Italian, Japanese, etc.);Garlic;Green beans;Green onions/scallions;Kale;Kohlrabi;Leeks;Lettuce (head, leaf, etc.);Mixed leafy greens;Onions (pearl, red, white, etc.);Parsnips;Peas;Peppers, hot;Peppers, sweet;Potatoes (new, red, russet, etc.);Pumpkin;Radishes;Shallots;Spinach: baby, regular;Squash, summer: zucchini, etc.;Squash, winter: butternut, etc.;Swiss chard;Tomatoes (cherry, grape, etc.);Tomatoes (plum, round, etc.);Turnip greens;Turnips;, Chicken;Duck;Turkey;, Beef/veal (cold cuts);Beef/veal (ground);Beef/veal (sausage);Beef/veal (steaks, roasts);Pork (bacon);Pork (chops, roasts);Pork (cold cuts);Pork (ham);Pork (sausage);Yak;, Yak