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A Guide to Local Foods, Farmers' Markets, and Community Gardens

Wind River Reservation

University of Wyoming Extension, Wind River Reservation

Helps coordinate the Wind River Farmers’ Market; manages a demonstration high tunnel where various produce is grown; holds workshops based on community interest, such as canning and horticulture; conducts yard visits to help residents with a variety of plant-related questions, ranging from disease and pest identification to selecting plant varieties that work well in the local environment; helps with Master Gardener classes and 4-H club programs; and oversees the Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP), teaching individuals and families with limited resources to get the most for their food dollars and health (the CNP program across the state will experience significant changes starting October 1, 2025, as most of the funding was eliminated under the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act).

Program contacts:
Peyton Loss (agriculture, natural resources, and 4-H/youth) and Rhonda Bowers (office assistant)
Location:
Fort Washakie
Email:
windriverextension@gmail.com, rbowers@uwyo.edu or rbowers@uwyo.edu
Phone:
307-332-2135 (main office) or 307-884-3053 (Rhonda)

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People building a hoop house
The Wind River Reservation office of University of Wyoming Extension manages a demonstration high tunnel where fresh produce is grown. Extension also helps groups construct high tunnels, which extend the growing season in spring and fall.
People constructing a hoop house
Extension employees and volunteers construct a high tunnel, which extends the growing season and also protects produce from weather events like hail and strong winds.