Speaking on Business: Chanshare Farms

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Since 1979, Chanshare Farms has helped Utah landscapes thrive with premium sod grown for the Intermountain Region. Their Water-Wise blends are drought-tolerant, disease-resistant and designed to perform in Utah’s climate. Marketing Manager Eric Marble, joins us with more. Eric Marble: Chanshare Farms is a sod farm in Utah, committed to preserving one of our state’s most vital natural resources — water. By growing sod specifically adapted to Utah’s climate, Chanshare Farms helps homeowners, landscapers and contractors create landscapes that require less water and preserve sustainable greenspace. Water conservation isn’t just good practice — it’s essential to the future of the Great Salt Lake. Chanshare Farms focuses on efficient irrigation methods, responsible farming techniques and turf varieties designed to reduce water demand. Healthy, well- established sod helps keep more water in our local water cycle. From residential yards to large commercial projects, Chanshare Farms provides fresh-cut, locally grown sod that supports sustainable landscapes across Utah. Our team works closely with customers to ensure proper installation and long-term success, saving water from day one. Chanshare Farms — locally grown sod, helping protect Utah’s greenspace, water and ultimately, the Great Salt Lake. Derek Miller: To learn more about Chanshare Farms, visit Chanshare.com and see how their water-wise sod is helping shape a more sustainable future for Utah — and keeping communities green. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 3/13/26