FarWide embodies a passion for helping protect and expand outdoor recreational opportunities for today's sportsmen and those to come in future years. Our founder, Steve Raymond, has a vision to leverage technology and conservation to create greater opportunities for outdoor access and recreation while also protecting and improving fish and wildlife habitat and resources. FarWide lives that vision every day with our customers and employees.
Our Founder
Our founder, Steve Raymond, grew up in rural Western Nebraska, where game and access to hunting and fishing were abundant. As often happens, Steve’s life took him from the wide-open countryside to some of the world’s largest cities. In the eyes of an avid outdoorsman, Steve began noticing the effects of urbanization and technology's rapid growth first-hand and that a new model would soon be needed for access to outdoor recreational space and experiences.
The Origin Story
FarWide’s genesis took hold when Steve leveraged his professional background and built an online platform to help outdoor enthusiasts (living urban or rural). Now, Sportsmen can easily connect with private landowners or professional providers who offer unique outdoor experiences. Additionally, Steve decided to extend his passion and knowledge of conservation to further develop access and wildlife habitat restoration by providing landowners and professionals access to working capital and expertise via the FarWide Conservation Trust.
FarWide’s Mission
Through technology and our innovative platform, FarWide empowers those looking to access unforgettable recreational experiences with those willing to offer opportunities and access. It’s our mission to facilitate a properly managed alignment of those who love the outdoors and those who depend on it for their livelihood - all with an eye toward the future and continuing to protect and restore habitats and the resources necessary to ensure that future generations can enjoy the outdoors.
