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Cultivation Station

Cultivation Station, a business development podcast from The Colorado Department of Agriculture's Colorado Proud program, dives into the rich and diverse world of food and agricultural businesses. Whether you're just beginning to think about starting a food or ag business in Colorado, or your operation is already up and running, the many topics covered, expert insight and insider tips and tricks can help you be successful!

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Episode 15 Season 5 - Stock & Sprout

Listen in on Cultivation Station while we talk with John Milan, the creator of STOCK & SPROUT . This is an APP that can connect local farmers and homesteaders with consumers! You can buy, sell, and trade livestock, harvests, handcrafted goods, and equipment. Zero Listing Fees. Zero Subscriptions. 100% Free.

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Episode 7 Season 5 - Tres Picosos

Listen in on Cultivation Station as we dive into the gritty and unexpectedly strategic world of scaling a bold, spicy brand where most shoppers make decisions in under 30 seconds. From pitching c-store buyers and surviving slotting fees to designing packaging that pops under fluorescent lights, Tres Picosos is about meeting customers where they already are—and earning their loyalty one grab-and-go…

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Episode 16 Season 5 - CADA Loan Program

Listen in on Cultivation Station while we talk with Jim Rubingh the Colorado Agricultural Development Authority (CADA) Board Secretary. The CADA loan program is known as the Beginning Farmer Loan Program. If you are just beginning your agricultural journey, this is the place to start.

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Episode 14 Season 5 - UpRoot Colorado

Listen in on Cultivation Station while we talk with Chelsea Rutz and Rita May Hennigan, from UpRoot Colorado . Their mission is to increase the nutrition security of Coloradans by harvesting and redistributing surplus, nutrient-dense foods while supporting the resilience of farmers through gleaning.

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Episode 13 Season 5 - Rocky Mountain Farmers Union

Listen in on Cultivation Station while Rocky Mountain Farmers Union (RMFU). This organization is a grassroots group of family farmers and ranchers. We learn how they work with producers and communities.

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Episode 12 Season 5 - Hell Yeah Salsa!

Listen in on Cultivation Station while we learn about Hell Yeah! Salsa - a Colorado Proud member. Discover the essence of Hell Yeah! Salsa through their commitment to partnering with local family-owned farms. Their mission is simple: to deliver a high-quality product directly to your doorstep, ensuring you experience the freshest tastes of home.

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Episode 11 Season 5 - Reaching the Colorado Consumer

Listen in on Cultivation Station while we chat with Tera Keatts from Philosophy Communications . Tera understands that reaching the Colorado consumer takes more than just great products—it requires a deep understanding of what makes the Colorado market unique. In this episode, we explore how brands can successfully connect with Colorado shoppers to grow their businesses and deliver unmatched…

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Episode 10 Season 5 - AgrAbility

Listen in on Cultivation Station while we talk with Chad Reznicek about the Colorado AgrAbility project. For the past 27 years, Colorado AgrAbility Project Rehabilitation Specialists have provided on-farm and on-ranch assessments, assistive technology recommendations, and resource connections for individuals experiencing physical limitations due to injury, disability, or age-related issues.…

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Episode 9 Season 5 - Polidori Sausage

Listen in on Cultivation Station while we chat with Polidori Sausage . Polidori is proudly recognized as America's oldest family-owned sausage company. The Polidori family has carried forward authentic Italian sausage-making traditions, building a brand rooted in heritage, hard work, and uncompromising quality. From hand-crafted recipes passed down through generations to their lasting impact on…

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Episode 8 Season 5 - Sexy Pizza

Listen in on Cultivation Station as we chat with Kyle Peters the founder of SEXY PIZZA . We will get into how this incredidble company was born from a neighborhood pizza joint to expanding to 4 stores and staying rooted in community, showing up for the people around them, and giving back in ways that actually matter. It's about doing business with intention, funding local causes, and proving that…

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