Manning Orchards has been a cherished part of the Fruit Heights community for generations, providing fresh peaches, cherries, and a sense of community to everyone in the area.

Glen and Beth Manning carried forward a long tradition of farming started by Glen’s parents, Edward and Nelly Butcher. It is fair to say the Manning family has helped keep the “fruit” in Fruit Heights.

In 1996, Manning Orchards was honored with the Century Farm Award, recognizing over 100 years of continuous operation.

This year, however, the orchard faced an unexpected challenge. Spring arrived early causing the peach and cherry blossoms to bloom earlier than ever recorded. Just as hope was budding for a fruitful season, a frost swept through and devastated the blossoms, wiping out the entire crop of peaches and cherries. The loss has been heartbreaking for everyone connected to the orchard, from the Manning Family to the neighbors who look forward to the harvest each year.

With the crop gone, Manning Orchards is facing a difficult road ahead. The funds raised through this campaign will go directly toward keeping the farm running—covering essential needs like irrigation, fertilizer, pruning, and other vital operations. Every dollar will help ensure that Manning Orchards can weather this tough season and continue to be a source of fresh fruit and community pride.

Fruit Heights is known as “the city of good neighbors" so we are asking our community to come together. Your generosity, whether large or small, will make a real difference in preserving something truly special.

Thank you for standing with us and showing what it means to be a true neighbor.

This fundraiser is created by friends of the Manning Family. We love them almost as much as we love their peaches and cherries.

Burt and Becky Matthews

Robert and Kathy Jensen

Cole and Mindy Smith

Tim and Liz Matthews

Chris Healey shown in this picture is a son of Scott Manning. He and his wife Shae currently operate Manning Orchards.