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UW Extension, Platte County High Tunnel and Garden

Members of the Platte County Master Gardeners, staff with the Platte County office of University of Wyoming Extension, and others grow vegetables and fruits in a high tunnel, aka hoop house, and four outdoor raised beds. Produce is donated to the food pantry at United Church of Christ in Wheatland and Grow A Little Extra program (concerning the latter, see Statewide Listings section).

Contacts:
Leroy Jons, Mary Evans, or Jamie Hunter
Location:
Platte County Fairgrounds in Wheatland
Email:
cjons2@uwyo.edu (Leroy), mevans22@uwyo.edu (Mary), or platteco@uwyo.edu (Jamie)
Phone:
307-322-3667
Website:
https://wyoextension.org/plattecounty/
People constructing a hoop house
It was all about teamwork during construction of a high tunnel in Wheatland. Produce from the high tunnel and adjacent outdoor gardens is donated to people in need.
People working in a garden
Cowboy Challenge cadets harvest onions at the community garden in Wheatland.