This week we talk about the companies whose piggy banks are overflowing and those that might need to be cracked into soon. From a local food unicorn to CBD & Beer, we have a breakdown of the some of the hottest companies out there right now and the ones that have been put on ice.

The Moringa tree has been dubbed the tree of life around the world because it’s amazing health benefits but, many have never heard of it. We have husband and wife entrepreneurs Rachael & Michal Kmita here to tell us all about Moringa and talk about their amazing sweet sipping vinegar which contains over 92 nutrients, 18 amino acids and 46 natural antioxidants to boost the immune system, support allergy relief, improve memory, increase circulation, decrease inflammation and much more. Haven’t heard of this this miracle tree? Well you are about to find out everything you would ever want to know about this extraordinary plant.

We are back with the latest food in the news edition and we discuss the recent discovery of how an avocado seed can make natural food coloring, why a Canadian coffee shop is pivoting to cannabis and why robots may soon change the farming world. We also talk about why an amazing company, Honey Grow, may have grown too fast and why laziness is racking up a $117 billion bill each year for Americans. Haven’t heard of any of this? Well tune-in cause we have some stories that may blow your mind.

This week we are kicking off our slightly new format with a bang! We dive right into the latest hot topics in the food & news world and discuss what exactly these advances are & could mean for the future. We cover bioplastics grown from waste bacteria, AI mapped food, growing “clean meat” from cells, 3D printed steaks, the difference between GMO’s and gene editing, and the companies behind them all. A lot is happening in the food tech industry and we want to keep you informed, so tune in because this may leave you scratching your head or wanting to be the 1st to try out some of these new advances.

This week, we’re changing things up a bit. Kim sits down solo with business consultant & life coach for mompreneurs, Samantha Siffring. Owner of TBH Life Coaching & Podcast Host, Samantha specializes in helping women who want to pursue small business, are struggling with expanding their business or just need a little help with time management. We discuss what “mind drama” is and how much it can impact our day-to-day tasks, how to overcome “you shoulds” and Samantha shares some advice to those looking to expand their business or just stay on track to realize “you are enough”. Don’t be mislead though, cause this podcast is not just for women or mothers, the info in this podcast might just give you the motivation you need to finally take that plunge and start that new company or conquer any fears you have to just take that next step in life.

We just wrapped up our Farm Fest last weekend and decided to do a podcast with all the amazing people who were involved and some of the ninjas that came out to compete. Joining us are Weatherman & 4-time American Ninja Warrior Contestant Joe Moravsky, Up and coming Ninja Glenn Albright, Ninja Trainer & Gym Owner Tre Dortch, Co-Owner of LoHi Steak Bar Joe Pettenger, Anna Frye with NaturALL Beef & Former Olympian & ANW Australia Contestant Olivia Vivian, who flew all the way from Australia for a “train-cation” & to compete on the ninja course. We talk weather, how the ninjas train to compete at the highest level, food, animals, ecotourism and much more. Enjoy!

Agriculture & District Planning can be a complicated topic when trying to ensure the future of land & heritage, is a bright one. We have Agriculture Innovations Specialist, Anneli Berube here to tell us some of the innovative and resourceful programs that are being done in Colorado to keep up with the ever-growing landscape. We talk about water rights, agritourism, conservation & the tools that are being used including some fun programs to get youth involved like goat yoga! This one is full of great ideas that can be put in place all over the country to make sure we preserve farmland forever.

What is in beer? Is there such thing as a bad beer? How do you make different types of beer? Well you are about to find out everything you would ever want to know about making beer. Joining us from Big Choice Brewery in Brighton, Colorado are the owners, husband & wife team & craft beer makers, Andrea & Nathanial Miller. Nathaniel & Andrea walk us through how they got into the beer biz, some of the crazy experiments they have had that have either failed or been a huge success and all the different elements that go into making the perfect craft beer. It’ s a fun one, enjoy!

Fall is officially here & that means our Farm Festival is kicking off this week, and we are here to share all the fun things we are doing. We fill you in on how the corn maze turned out, what fun activities we have planned for the kids and the 3 obstacle courses Ninja Nation has built for ninjas of all sizes. Also, we just wrapped up our Summer farmer’s market and discuss how that went, give an update on the chickens, and talk about the upcoming Winter Festival and Ghost Tour that will get you in the Holiday season spirit!

TOPICS DISCUSSED:2:40- RMFU- Rocky Mountain Farmers Union information. What it is, who is involved & what has changed over the years.12:00- FUSA- The insurance RMFU offers to their members that can include crop, home, farm, auto and more offered through over 60 different carriers.15:40- The 3 tiers of RMFU & everything involved in it- Education, Cooperation & Legislation.17:40- The Fall Fly-In that takes place in D.C. where farmers travel from all over the country to talk with legislatures & USDA and this years 3 talking points- Pass a strong Farm Bill, Trade Tariffs & Renewable Energy.26:45- The Farm Bill. Why it is so much more than just farming and some misconceptions out there about the Farm Bill.31:00- Rural Internet. How it is involved in the Farm Bill and how important internet could be for rural areas not just for farming but for children & families as well.36:20- Farm Bill Myths- We debunk a few.40:45- The Dust Bowl. The truth behind the dust bowl and how the conservation title was created in the Farm Bill to stop it from happening again.44:35- Breaking Down the Farm Bill- Starting with Title 1- Commodities46:25- Title 2- Conservation48:40- Title 3- Trade54:45- Title 4- Nutrition (Which is 80% of the Farm Bill), Title 5- Credit & Title 6- Rural Infrastructure & Economic Development58:40- Title 7- Research Extensions & Related Matter01:03:00- Title 8- Forestry01:05:40- Title 9- Energy01:07:35- Title 10- Horticulture01:09:30- Title 11- Crop Insurance01:14:15- Title 12- Miscellaneous01:15:45- What you should do to support the Farm Bill & learn more.01:17:40- What will happen if the Farm Bill is not passed September 30th 2018 and the possibility of a government shut down.01:21:15- Final thoughts and Nick’s message to the world.RELATED ARTICLES & WEBSITES:Farm FlavorRMFU Members Voice Priorities For Next Farm BillWhat Is The Farm Bill?What The Farm Bill Means For MeFUSA Insurance