Specialty Crop

In 2021, the Casper Community Greenhouse Project, in collaboration with Banner Health/Wyoming Medical Center, began constructing a variety of food production facilities and developing farm ground on a five-acre plot in east Casper.

The project is under the name ‘Grow Casper.’ The phase one plan is to include six four-season greenhouses, 25 community garden plots, a row-crop field, and a classroom. The greenhouses will contain raised beds in addition to hydroponics and aquaponics facilities.

Grow Casper is used as a teaching laboratory for local students, residents, and organizations, and citizens will be able to rent garden space to grow fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers, including pollinators. A market stand is planned at the site, which will allow gardeners to sell their produce. Some produce will also be donated to people in need.