On the unforgiving plains of southeastern Wyoming sits the Jessen Wheat Company. Eleven miles north of Pine Bluffs, the farm survives in a dry, windy and oftentimes harsh and unpredictable climate, making farming difficult even by conventional standards.

Like many Wyomingites, the Jessens are proud of their history, making inheriting the family farm a true honor. Clint Jessen took over his family’s large-scale farming operation 25 years ago, which he now runs with his wife, Ashley. Close

Against the Grain: Regenerative farming by Jessen Wheat Company

The Jessens farm somewhat differently than the majority of farmers in Laramie County, since being certified organic, regenerative and reduced till makes them unique.

As of 2022, only 6% of farms in Laramie County are

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