On this episode of Banking on KC, Brien Darby, Executive Director of Cultivate KC, joins host Kelly Scanlon to share how the nonprofit is cultivating a thriving local food system by supporting urban farmers, improving food access, and fostering community engagement that connects people to where their food comes from. 

Tune in to discover:

• How Cultivate KC’s programs, like Juniper Gardens and New Roots, are helping urban farmers gain the training, land, and resources to build successful farm businesses.
• The innovative ways Cultivate KC is connecting urban growers with access to capital, from mini-grants to new bridge loan programs that help launch and sustain farm operations.
• Why expanding food access and public education around local food benefits the entire community—and how you can volunteer, collaborate, or join in supporting Kansas City’s urban agriculture movement.

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