Specialty Crop

In-season fresh produce and free-range chicken eggs are available at the Gillette farmers’ markets.

All-natural homemade jams, chokecherry syrup, and orange marmalade from Baer’s is available at the Don’s Supermarket stores in Gillette and Wright.

Homemade jams and jellies, using locally sourced fruits when available, can be purchased at Larkspur Home and Gifts and craft fairs in Gillette.

The Mandy and Dan Maul family offers in-season fresh vegetables and fruits at the Gillette Saturday Farmers’ Market and through direct sales.

A variety of homemade Bigfoot Sauces are available at the Gillette Saturday Farmers’ Market.

The Urban Basket in Gillette offers a variety of fresh microgreens from Sheridan-based Botny.

All-natural pastured poultry, meat rabbits, and beef; farm-fresh eggs; and in-season fresh produce is available at Broken Arrow Farm.

Elderberry syrup, elderberry infused honey, organic dried elderberries, and other elderberry products can be purchased at several venues in Gillette.

Owners Jake and Kami Kennedy and staff offer vegetable starts, seed potatoes, onion sets, and a variety of shrubs and trees, including fruit varieties.

CCCD offers cost-share seedling trees, shrubs, and perennials, and also provides a variety of conservation-related assistance.

There are numerous specialty-crop-related entries for those participating in the Open, FFA, and 4-H contests, including fruits, vegetables, herbs, and others.

The goal is to educate participants about basic horticulture, entomology, soil health, and other aspects of gardening and yard care.