Fresh Local Produce

Scott Richard is the founder and operator of Shoshone River Farm,  a 3.5-acre diversified vegetable farm located 8 miles north east of Cody, Wyoming, in its 17th year of providing produce to the Bighorn Basin, greater Wyoming, and Montana. The farm has become a vital hub for local food distribution, supplying vegetables to Farmers Markets, CSA Harvest Shares in Cody and Red Lodge, Restuarants

A central goal has been "growing a community around the farm Through the CSA Harvest Shares program and providing to foodbanks. . The CSA Harvest Shares members pick up weekly shares of fresh produce. This model allows the farm to reduce financial risks through upfront subscriptions while providing members with fresh, nutrient-dense food. 

The farm utilizes nine high tunnels (unheated greenhouses) and two heated greenhouses to extend the growing season in the high-desert climate.

We are a "bio-friendly" and bio-intensive farm. With the addition of 1000s of yards of compost, our native soils have become more productive. The primary focus is on creating a micro-organism-friendly environment. Over the years, thousands of yards of compost have been added to the native Wyoming soil.

Our preferred method of pest management is the release of predatory insects throughout the growing season rather than chemical intervention. While we follow many organic principles—such as avoiding herbicides and non-organic pesticides in growing areas—the farm is not officially certified organic.