The Sopris Sun is sad to announce the passing of Casey Piscura. A pillar of our local agriculture movement, Casey stewarded the fields at Sunfire Ranch for nearly a decade. His seed-breeding company, Wild Mountain Seeds, gained international prestige with original varieties of tomato, squash and more. Casey also founded the nonprofit Seed Peace with a noble mission: to provide hunger relief with fresh produce to local food banks, training farmers and conducting seed research. He was a bright-eyed visionary striving to elevate the farming profession while making local food, grown from local soils, more accessible to all.
Moreover, Casey was a friend and mentor to many. He was always eager to share his vast knowledge of the intricacies of plants. Throughout the years, he trained dozens of interns and volunteers who have spread like seeds across the world. Casey enjoyed rafting, playing music and sharing meals. Anyone who knew his laugh knows that he carried a generous heart.
We will miss you, Casey.
Expect a full obituary in the coming weeks.