Cultivation Station

Listen in on Cultivation Station while we learn about how the supply chain for Ag Tech is getting more streamlined. Alexandra at Factorem will share with us how they have been able to reduce lead times from 3 months to under 15 days. As innovation and time to market becomes more and more competitive, supply chain efficiency is one way a company can gain an edge.

Listen in on Cultivation Station while we talk with Lindsey Beatrice with Nude Foods . Did you know the average American produces 1,704 pounds of trash each year. That's enough to fill 23 million garbage trucks, which is 50 garbage trucks per minute. Lindsey will share what her and others are doing to combat this, and how we can all get involved.   Notes: Nude Foods Market Nude Foods is the easies...

Listen in on Cultivation Station while we chat with the fouonder and owner of From Scratch Farms - Adriana Karagozian. We will learn about her passion for urban land efficient farming and how she got her amazing business started.

Listen in on Cultivation Station as we talk with the founder of Younii - Blake Eve! As adults in our world today, there are so many things to do, stay on top of and manage...things they never taught us in school! Blake will share with us her incredible program, designed to help make adulting a bit easier

Listen in on Cultivation Station as we talk with Maddi Hughes, the FarmABLE Specialist for Goodwill. Their goal is to supoprt Colorado's 8100 veteran farmers, as well as disadvantaged farmers and ranchers.  

Listen in on Cultivation Station as we talk with a professioinal photographer. There are some great benefits to having excellent photos of your business and your goods.

Listen in on Cultivation Station while we chat with Nourish Colorado and how they are addressing the disparties in our food systems. These are the changemakers who strengthen connections with and between farms, ranches, and communities so that all Coloradans have equitable access to fresh, nutritious foods.  The Colorado Local Food Program Guidebook  which provides resources for school meal operat...

Listen in on Cultivation Station while we talk with Nora Weiser the Executive Director for The Good Food Foundation . The Good Food Foundation exists to celebrate, connect, empower and leverage the passionate and engaged, yet often overlooked, players in the food system who are driving towards tasty, authentic and responsible food in order to humanize and reform our American food culture.

Listen in on Cultivation Station as we talk with Dr Dawn Thilmany and Dr Libby Christensen about the Northwest Regional Food Center, based at Colorado State University. We know farms and food businesses are the foundation of our resilient, diverse and balanced food systems. As a USDA Regional Food Business Center, we've got the connections and resources to help you start up, and scale up, your man...

Listen in as we talk with experts on the topic of GAP certification . There are so  many opportunities for Colorado agricultural producers, however in many cases certain certifiactions are necessary.  Learn what these vertifications are, and how to get them.

Listen as we talk with Colorado's Ag Commissioner - Kate Greenberg.  We will learn what our Commissioner is looking forward to in 2025 inn terms of Colorado agriculture.

Listen in on Cultivation Station as we talk with Allie Reitz of gBETA - and accelerator group in Greeley Colorado that is focused on helping start-up companies get the boost they need to be successful.

Listen in on Cultivation Station while we talk with our Deputy Commissioner of Operations - Hollis Glenn.  He will share with us his view of how 2024 went for Colorado Proud members and what 2025 may look like.

Listen in on Cultivation Station while expert Sari Kimball talks with us about customer service. Business owners are great at making creative products, but getting someone to buy them can be a real challenge! We will talk through tips and strategies to offer great customer service and keep your business alive.

The Flowerhill Institute is a Native owned and community directed non-profit group. They also serve as the overall Technical Assistance Coordinator for the MPPTA Program, working closely with AMS and the TA Providers to connect meat and poultry processors, USDA grant applicants, and grant-funded project managers to the resources and expertise best suited to support a project's needs. Dave Carter w...

Coloradoans love to eat local. Whether it is in their homes or when they are out, consumers are looking for Colorado grown and produced food. At What Chef's Want , they focus on getting locally raised, grown and produced food into restaurants. Anna Haas will share more with us on what their local food program looks like.

Listen in on Cultivation Station where we will talk with Zach Gaines at Proximity Malt . This is the first new-generation, full-scale, regional malting facility in North America. He will share with us how Colorado farmers and Colorado brewers can work with Proximity and develop great local malts. Zach will also tell us about RENGENMALT made from regenerative grains.

We talk with expert  Sari Kimball shares ideas and tips to keep our valuable customers happy and loyal while also attracting new customers.

We talk with the Colorado Department of Human Services and Nourish Colorado and learn more about electronic healthy incentives project ( eHIP ) and how it will benefit Coloradoans! We will also be joined by a framer that is involved and can help other Colorado Proud members find out more.

Listen in on Cultivation Station while we speak with Amber Burr of Daddy's Homemade Syrups . This is a family run, Colorado Proud compnay that started in their home. Their passion for eliminating articifial ingredients and high fructose corn syryup has led them to making some delicious products! Learn how they did this and their goals for growing their business.

Join us on Cultivation Station to learn about Naturopathic Medicine and how Colorado Proud wellness products can contribute to health. Naturopathic medicine can be considered functional medicine, and uses natural remedies to help the body heal itself. Dr Kelsey Asplin, the manager of the Denver Naturopthic Clinic and President of of the Colorado Assoction of Naturopathic Doctors will share her pas...

Join us on Cultivation Station while we explore trade show prep. Trade shows are part of doing business, and showcasing your business in the best possible way is important. What are some ways to prepare and make the best impression possible? Listen to our expert Erika Tebbens while she walks us through some pointers. Fine more extra information here .

Join us on Culitvation Station while we chat with Dry Storage, whose mission is to change the world's food systems. We will talk with Naia Morse, Nina Sohn, and Martha Sullins on what this means for our Colorado schools and our Colorado grain producers.

If you are doing your own marketing and are looking for ways to enhance your current marketing program, listen in while we talk with experts about using partnerships & events to ehance your program. Bill Capsalis and Kuvy Ax will share their expertise on developing key partnerships and attending important and useful networking events. Register your food or ag business at Colorado Proud .

Food markets today are booming, and everyone loves to see new and innovative products. Joins us as we look at some food products that have been around a while, but are really in their own niche markets and growing in popularity!