Specialty Crop

The raised berm comprises a wide variety of xeric plants chosen for their ability to survive and thrive in Casper’s arid environment.

In-season sweet corn and other fresh produce are available at the Alcova Sweet Corn roadside stand 20 miles south of Casper on Highway 220.

All-natural homemade jams, homemade chokecherry syrup, and orange marmalade are available at several venues in Casper and Evansville.

Homemade jams and jellies, using locally sourced fruits when available, are at Lou Taubert Ranch Outfitters and bazaars & craft fairs in Casper.

Homemade baked goods (including fruit pies), fruit tarts, and homemade ice cream sandwiches are at The Milk House Farmers Market in Mills.

Elderberry syrup, elderberry infused honey, organic dried elderberries, and other products are at The Milk House Farmers Market.

Devon and Rose Olsen of Casper offer fresh-cut microgreens, homemade pesto, locally produced raw honey, and pasture-raised duck.

The greenhouse provides a unique educational experience for students and local residents to study plants not ordinarily found in Wyoming.

CCGP helps local schools build greenhouses, including those at Evansville, Journey, and Park elementary schools. It also oversees Grow Casper.

The Casper Garden Club has a variety of programming related to gardens and gardening in the community, including a plant sale and garden tours.

Medium- and dark-roasted coffees are available at The Milk House Farmers Market, and the owners are establishing a vineyard for winemaking.

Specialty-crop-related entries include a variety of baked goods (among them fruit pies), fresh produce, homemade canned goods, and floriculture.