Cultivation Station
Cultivation Station
Colorado Department of Agriculture
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!
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. 
Jun 23
38 min
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.
May 20
41 min
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 excellence to Colorado consumers!
May 6
35 min
Episode 10 Season 5 - Agribility
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. Colorado AgrAbility has served over 670 clients with these physical support services.
May 6
32 min
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 Colorado's food culture, Polidori Sausage represents more than just a product—it's a legacy. 
Apr 3
39 min
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 growth doesn't have to mean dilution.
Mar 20
48 min
Episode 6 Season 5 - Colorado Brewers Guild
Listen in as we chat with the Colorado Brewers Guild. We are going to learn all about the 2026 Collaboration Fest. This event is a celebration of everything we love about the brewing industry—community, camaraderie, creativity, and craft beer. Each year, Colorado breweries dive into the spirit of collaboration that defines Colorado craft beer.
Mar 20
25 min
Episode 5 Season 5 - Deerhammer
Cultivation Station chats with Lenny from Deerhammer Distillery. After over 15 years of operation, Deerhammer remains a wholly independent business, free from the influence of investors or other entities.  As an ever-evolving brand, Deerhammer continuously strives to redefine the flavor and future of independent American whiskey. One barrel at a time.
Feb 3
40 min
Episode 4 Season 5 - Barn To Basket
Listen in on Cultivation Station while we talk with the founder of Barn To Basket, their mission is to allow local producers a simple, straight-forward and honest way to cater to their neighbors and in turn, create communities that pay less for better food.
Feb 3
39 min
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Episode 3 Season 5 - Creative Alignments
Listen in on Cultivation Station while we chat with the team at Creative Alignments. This group can affordably add recruiting bandwidth and expertise as you need. Contact Megan today.    
Jan 27
37 min
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