The Farm
Growing So Much More Than Food
Right now, if you drive 10 miles south of Gillette on Highway 50, all you'll see is 41 acres of open rangeland. But we see so much more.
We see a thriving nonprofit farm that feeds our neighbors in need, teaches kids where food comes from, and becomes a gathering place for our community. We see greenhouses bursting with tomatoes in June, orchards offering fresh apples in the fall, and a commercial kitchen transforming summer's bounty into year-round nourishment.
This is northeast Wyoming's first nonprofit farm dedicated to increasing access to fresh, locally grown food for families who need it most. And with your support, we're turning this vision into reality.
“Right now, all you can see is rangeland, 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.”
- Erin Galloway, Executive Director
Why a Nonprofit Farm Matters
Since our founding in 2019, we’ve grown food on just one borrowed acre, and that single acre has yielded over $55,000 worth of produce for families in our community, demonstrating how fresh, local food can bridge the food insecurity gap.
But we've always operated at capacity, constrained by limited space and Wyoming's short growing season. We've had to turn families away. We've run out of produce in the fall. We've watched families go without fresh vegetables in winter.
Our 41-acre farm changes everything.
With this farm, we will:
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Grow year-round using greenhouses and high tunnels, so no family goes without fresh food in winter
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Expand our reach to serve more families through our Veggie Basket program
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Enhance our programs by adding locally grown vegetables to our summer weekend food bags for kids
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Educate the next generation through hands-on learning in outdoor classrooms
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Preserve the harvest in a commercial kitchen, putting more local food into our programs
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Strengthen our local food system by supporting Wyoming farmers, ranchers, and beekeepers
This isn't just a farm. It's a homegrown solution to food insecurity that will serve Campbell County for generations to come.
The Vision
Our 41-acre site at 1173 Highway 50 will become a working farm featuring:
Annual and Perennial Gardens
Vegetables and herbs chosen for nutrition, yield, and suitability to Wyoming's climate
Fruit Orchards
Apples, cherries, and other cold-hardy fruits that thrive in our region
Season-Extension Infrastructure
Greenhouses and high tunnels to grow fresh produce year-round, even through Wyoming winters
Water-Wise Growing Systems
Drip irrigation and sustainable practices that conserve water while maximizing yields
Pollinator Habitat
Native prairie and pollinator gardens that support biodiversity
Multi-Functional Project Center
Commercial kitchen, wash and pack facilities, cold storage, and classroom spaces for processing food and educating our community
Community Gathering Spaces
Areas for workshops, volunteer events, and connecting people to where their food comes from
Our Progress: Building Phase by Phase
We’re taking a strategic, phased approach to developing the farm, laying the groundwork first so our growing impact can last for generations.
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Land Acquisition
✔ Complete
$60,000 | 41 Acres Secured
Funded through a transformational gift from Devon Energy
The foundation is in place. We now own 41 acres with highway access, positioning us to establish northeast Wyoming’s first nonprofit farm.
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Essential Infrastructure
In Progress
$120,000 Secured | Additional Funding In Progress
Water well, power, fencing, access roads and drip irrigation systems
Before we can plant a single seed, we need the basics: water to irrigate, power to run operations, fencing for security, access roads, and irrigation systems for water-wise growing. Thanks to generous support from Devon Energy and the Socrates Foundation of Wyoming, we’ve secured $120,000 toward this phase, with additional funding currently in development.
Matheson Drilling generously donated drilling services for our new water well, supporting the installation of critical water infrastructure. The project also includes a pump, well house, and pressure tank funded by our nonprofit.
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Production Expansion
Planning
High tunnels, greenhouses and orchards
This phase focuses on expanding our growing capacity with season-extending structures and permanent plantings. Greenhouses and high tunnels will allow us to produce fresh, local food year-round, while orchards and other perennial crops will provide long-term, sustainable nourishment for families in our community.
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Core Project Center
Planning
Commercial kitchen, cold storage, wash and pack facilities and operational support
A multi-functional hub that allows us to preserve summer's harvest, process value-added products, and efficiently distribute food year-round.
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Educational & Community Spaces
Planning
Classrooms, gathering areas and enhanced facilities for hands-on learning
Spaces where children discover how food grows, families learn new skills, and our community comes together around fresh, local food.
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Long-Term Sustainability
Planning
Endowment to ensure the farm serves our community for generations to come
Building financial stability so the farm can continue its mission long into the future, regardless of economic conditions or funding fluctuations.
The Impact You'll Create
When this farm is fully operational, here's what will be possible:
For Families
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Year-round access to fresh, locally grown vegetables, even in January
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Expanded Veggie Basket offerings with more variety and increased availability
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Summer weekend food bags filled with produce from our own fields
For Children
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Hands-on learning about where food comes from
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Outdoor classrooms connecting kids to nature and agriculture
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More nutritious meals during summer break
For Our Community
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A stronger local food system supporting Wyoming producers
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Job creation in sustainable agriculture
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A gathering place for education, connection, and growth
For the Future
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A permanent solution to food insecurity, serving generations to come
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Protected agricultural land in Campbell County
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A model other rural communities can learn from and replicate
Be Part of The Founding Vision
This farm will serve our community for decades, and your support today makes you a founding partner in this transformational work.
Leadership, Visionary, and Foundational donors can be permanently recognized through naming rights and donor recognition at the farm. Your legacy will be woven into the fabric of this place, inspiring future generations.
Whether you contribute to a specific phase, support ongoing operations, or make a gift to accelerate the entire vision, every dollar brings us closer to a food-secure Campbell County.
Interested in making a transformational gift or learning about naming opportunities?
Support the Farm Today
You Can Support Our Farm's Work in Multiple Ways:
Make a general gift
to help fund operations and farm development
Explore transformational giving or naming opportunities
by contacting us directly
Contact Megan Taylor, Finance and Development Director
Email: megan@edibleprairieproject.org
Phone: 307-228-0044
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When will the farm be operational?
A: We're taking a phased approach to development, prioritizing essential infrastructure first. As each phase is completed, we'll bring more of the farm into production. Our timeline is flexible and responsive to funding availability, your support helps us move faster.
Q: Can I visit the farm?
A: The site is currently undeveloped rangeland. Once infrastructure is in place and growing operations begin, we'll offer tours and volunteer opportunities. Join our newsletter to be the first to know when the farm opens to visitors.
Q: How will the farm be staffed?
A: As the farm develops, we'll hire experienced growers and farm staff to manage operations. Our current team has over 16 years of experience farming in northeast Wyoming's challenging conditions and will oversee all agricultural operations.
Q: Will you sell produce at farmers markets or to restaurants?
A: Our mission is to increase food access for low- and moderate-income families. All produce grown on the farm will go directly into our programs: Veggie Baskets, Summer Weekend Meals for Kids, Little Free Pantries, and Garden Kits. Any excess will be donated to local food banks and community organizations.
Q: How can I get involved beyond giving?
A: Once the farm is operational, we'll need volunteers for planting, harvesting, and maintenance. We'll also offer educational workshops and community events. Sign up for our newsletter or contact us to learn about upcoming opportunities.
Q: What makes this farm sustainable?
A: We're committed to practices that protect our land and water for the future: drip irrigation for water conservation, pollinator gardens for biodiversity, maintaining native prairie habitat, and using season-extension infrastructure to maximize yields while minimizing resource use.
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