PRESS RELEASE: Edible Prairie Project to Build Nonprofit Farm to Expand Local Food Access in Campbell County

July 7, 2025

GILLETTE, WY – The Edible Prairie Project (EPP) has officially purchased 41.23 acres of land just 10 miles south of Gillette, marking a major step forward in its mission to bridge the food insecurity gap in Campbell County. Since its founding in 2019, the organization has grown food on just one acre of borrowed land.

This will be northeast Wyoming’s first nonprofit farm dedicated to increasing access to fresh, locally grown food for families in need. EPP plans to cultivate annual and perennial vegetable and herb gardens; fruit orchards; and grow produce in greenhouses and high tunnels to extend the growing season. Future plans for the site include a project center with classrooms, a commercial kitchen, and wash-and-pack facilities to support value-added food production and education.

“Right now, all you can see is rangeland,” said Erin Galloway, Executive Director. “But we see so much more, a thriving farm that will help feed our neighbors in need, teach kids how food is grown, and becomes a gathering place for the community.” 

Edible Prairie Project Board Members stand on the 40-acre future site of the Edible Prairie Project farm. Photo: Bauman Photo & Film

This expansion is greatly needed. According to Feeding America, 13.7% of Campbell County residents faced food insecurity in 2023. The new farm will allow EPP to expand its Veggie Basket Program, include more local vegetables in its summer weekend food bags for kids, and eventually offer produce year-round.

“With the help of our local community, we can bring more acreage into production and serve more families than ever before,” said Michelle Otten, EPP Board Chair. 

Every donation helps bring EPP one step closer to installing essential infrastructure like power, water, and fencing for the new farm, while also sustaining ongoing programs such as Summer Weekend Meals for kids and community free pantries.

About Edible Prairie Project

The Edible Prairie Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to bridge the food insecurity gap in Campbell County through sustainable food production, equitable distribution, and cultivating community connections. EPP operates several mission-driven programs including Veggie Baskets, Summer Weekend Meals for Kids, garden kits, and little free pantries.