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As the growing season winds down, the Edible Prairie Project’s Fall Veggie Basket program helps Campbell County families bring home locally grown food to enjoy now and throughout the winter. This fall, 33 families participated in the program, including 19 families receiving free baskets through SNAP/WIC and two discounted baskets offered to households below the Campbell County self-sufficiency standard. Fresh, Local Food for the Months Ahead Fall baskets featured a variety of

At the Edible Prairie Project, we spend a lot of time thinking about the future. As we develop our 41-acre farm and expand what we can grow for Campbell County families, we’re building something we hope will serve our community for years to come. Estate planning offers an opportunity to think about your own future, too. It’s a way to put important wishes in writing, plan for the unexpected, and consider the people and causes you want to support throughout your life and beyond

Our fifth annual Pasta alla Prairie brought friends, supporters, and community members together for an evening of good food, music, and a chance to see where our food is grown. Held at our current borrowed farm at A Bar Bar Ranch, guests had the opportunity to wander through the gardens and high tunnels before settling in for the evening. The wind and rain gave us a little extra excitement, but everyone rolled with it and helped make the evening one to remember. This year’s d

For 10 weeks this summer, the Edible Prairie Project’s Veggie Basket program connected Campbell County families with fresh, locally grown produce while making that food more accessible to our neighbors in need. This summer, 37 families participated, with 23 families receiving free baskets through SNAP/WIC and 3 baskets offered at a discounted rate to households whose income fell below the self-sufficiency standard but who did not qualify for federal nutrition assistance. The

From One Acre to 41: New farm will expand local food production, improve food safety, and strengthen food access for Campbell County families GILLETTE, Wyo – September 8, 2026 - The Edible Prairie Project has secured $391,879.29 in grants, donations, and in-kind support to develop its new 41-acre nonprofit farm, marking a major step forward in the organization's effort to expand local food production for Campbell County families. The total builds on an earlier $58,566.10 rais

Tell us a little about yourself. I'm a California native who made my way to Gillette in 2022. My background is in Hospitality Management with an emphasis in Event Planning, so working with people and pulling events together is really where I thrive. Outside of EPP, I stay active in the community through my advocacy work, including serving as Vice Chair of ALL Coalition Wyoming and Membership Director for PFLAG Gillette. What brought you to the Edible Prairie Project? Food ins

When school lets out for the summer, many children lose access to the meals they depend on during the school year. For 11 weeks this summer, the Edible Prairie Project worked alongside community partners, volunteers, and local organizations to help bridge that gap and ensure local children had access to food on the weekends. Together, we distributed 2,169 weekend food bags to children throughout Campbell County. Each bag contained an average estimated value of $9.31 in food,

On Saturday, September 19, we'll gather beneath Wyoming's wide-open skies at the beautiful A Bar Bar Ranch for our 5th Annual Grown on the Prairie Gourmet Dinner: Pasta alla Prairie. This year's dinner blends the vibrant flavors of Italy with the incredible ingredients grown right here in Northeast Wyoming. It will be an evening to slow down, savor every bite, and celebrate the community that makes our mission possible. Guests will enjoy: A farm-to-table dining experience fea

Just a few weeks ago, we shared our vision of completing the Pack and Wash building at our new nonprofit farm. Today, we're excited to share that because of you, we exceeded our WyoGives goal and raised $46,702! Every gift, share, and word of encouragement helped make this possible. We are deeply grateful to everyone who invested in a future where more families across Northeast Wyoming have access to fresh, locally grown food. We are especially thankful to the generous dono

Every community meal program runs on more than just food. It runs on people who show up. This summer, that's exactly what Kelly and Bob have done for our Summer Weekend Meals for Kids program. Nearly every week since the program started, Kelly and Bob have volunteered as our delivery drivers, loading up totes of food bags and driving them out to our partner sites so local kids have meals waiting for them over the weekend. Their consistency has made a real difference for the f

The Edible Prairie Project is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors made up of seven dedicated members. Each board member brings unique skills, experience, and passion that help guide our mission of bridging the food insecurity gap in Campbell County. We deeply appreciate their time, expertise, and commitment. In this issue, we’re highlighting Michelle Otten who currently services as our intrepid Board Chair. What inspired you to join our Board? I believe that the n

Spring Impact Snapshot Spring in Campbell County means longer days, the first green shoots pushing through the soil, and families across our community gaining access to fresh, nutritious food. Thanks to your generous support, the Edible Prairie Project's spring programs hit the ground running this season. From garden kits that put growing power directly in families' hands to baskets brimming with locally raised produce and protein, here's a look at what we accomplished togeth

The Edible Prairie Project is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors made up of seven dedicated members. Each board member brings unique skills, experience, and passion that help guide our mission of bridging the food insecurity gap in Campbell County. We deeply appreciate their time, expertise, and commitment. In this issue, we’re highlighting Stephanie Bryce who currently services our Vice Chair. What inspired you to join our Board? I was drawn to the Edible Prairi

The Edible Prairie Project is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors made up of seven dedicated members. Each board member brings unique skills, experience, and passion that help guide our mission of bridging the food insecurity gap in Campbell County. We deeply appreciate their time, expertise, and commitment. In this issue, we’re highlighting Noal Yarnes, who serves as our Treasurer. What inspired you to join our Board? I first learned about EPP, its mission, and g

The Edible Prairie Project is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors made up of seven dedicated members. Each board member brings unique skills, experience, and passion that help guide our mission of bridging the food insecurity gap in Campbell County. We deeply appreciate their time, expertise, and commitment. In this issue, we’re highlighting Laurel Vicklund, who has served on our Board since 2022. What inspired you to join our Board? I was impressed by the organiz

The Edible Prairie Project is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors, made up of seven dedicated members. Each board member brings unique skills, experience, and passion that help guide our mission of bridging the food insecurity gap in Campbell County. We deeply appreciate their time, expertise, and commitment. In this issue, we’re highlighting Steve Haefs , who has served on our board since 2024. What inspired you to join our Board? A few years after returning to G

We are incredibly grateful to Matheson Drilling , who donated nearly $30,000 in services to drill our new 450 ft water well , and to our generous community of donors who funded the downhole well equipment. Drilling a 450 ft water well on our new 41-acre nonprofit farm Without this well, we couldn't grow a single vegetable, herb, or fruit tree on our new farm. It will water every garden bed, orchard, and high tunnel we plant and build across our 41-acre nonprofit farm. In the

The Edible Prairie Project is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors, made up of seven dedicated members. Each board member brings unique skills, experience, and passion that help guide our mission of bridging the food insecurity gap in Campbell County. We deeply appreciate their time, expertise, and commitment. In this issue, we’re highlighting Cindy Casey , who currently serves as our Board Secretary. What inspired you to join our Board? I was drawn to the Edible P

At the Edible Prairie Project, we believe that a stronger food system is built by neighbors helping neighbors. Today, we are excited to introduce you to one of our dedicated Little Free Pantry volunteers, Kaitlyn. Whether it’s rain, shine, or Wyoming wind, Kaitlyn helps ensure our pantries stay stocked, organized, and ready for those who need them most. What is your favorite part about visiting the Little Free Pantries? “Being able to provide someone in my community with food

Thanks to your support, 2025 was a year of tremendous growth for Edible Prairie Project. We provided 2,570 weekend food bags to 200 children all summer long, delivered 357 veggie baskets filled with fresh, local food to families using SNAP/WIC benefits, and took our biggest step yet — purchasing 41 acres that will become Northeast Wyoming's first nonprofit farm. When the federal government shutdown threatened to leave kids without food, our community responded. Together, we m