Powell Valley Community Education
Powell Valley Ag Tour - August 10
Start Date • August 10, 2026
This 5 or 6-stop tour begins with an introduction to the Bureau of Reclamation Shoshone River Project at the Corbett Dam overlook. This project transformed the high desert into productive
farmland.
Next, stop at the Heart Mountain Internment Center. The camp incarcerees were key contributors to local agriculture during WW II.
At Churchill Farms, you will learn to set water for flood irrigation, explore commodity crops, and tour
the bee house. Become familiar with the crops that yield within the 90-day growing
season.
You will visit Enchantment Creek Apothecary-- an example of successful regenerative farming.
Visit the Farmacy and USDA-approved tincture lab. The University of Wyoming Seed Lab and high tunnel will be your last stop.
Following today’s tour, consider adding the option to visit WYOld West Brewery. Experience a tutorial on the brewing process and barley and hops. Taste a flight
of beer with the option to purchase dinner and your favorite brew.
Meet at 8:45am at the Powell Visitor Center - 111 South Day Street