Betty Naylor is the owner and steward of Gardner Heritage Farms, a multigenerational family farm in West Jordan, Utah. The farm was originally established by her grandfather in 1907 and has remained a family business ever since. Under her leadership, the farm produces beef cattle, alfalfa, silage corn, and rotational grains. The family remains committed to maintaining ownership despite increasing development pressures and rising equipment costs.
Deeply engaged in agricultural advocacy and local governance, Betty has served on West Jordan’s Planning and Zoning Commission, the City Council, and even as Mayor Pro Tem. She is an active leader within the Farm Bureau at the county, state, and national levels, and also serves on the County Conservation Board of Directors. She became involved with the Commission to help protect her family’s farm and give a voice to Utah’s farmers. Invited to represent agricultural interests on the Jordan River Watershed Council, she is a strong advocate for conservation-minded farming, water stewardship, and ensuring that farmers’ voices are included in regional decision-making.