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 hub for local food distribution, supplying vegetables to Farmers Markets, CSA Harvest Shares in Cody and Red Lodge, Restaurants.
A central goal has been "growing a community around the farm. 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 eight high tunnels (unheated greenhouses) and four heated greenhouses to extend the growing season in the high-desert climate.
The farm is a bio-intensive farm adding 1000s of yards of compost, changing the native soils to be more productive. The primary focus is on creating an organism-friendly environment.
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.
