Cultivation Station

Listen in on Cultivation Station as we explore prospecting for new clients! Finding new customers can be a time consuming, and often a frustrating task! Learn some tips & tools from expert Kevin Kuhnen, an instructor at the CSU College of Business - Center for Professional Selling as he shares ideas for prospecting.

Listen in on Cultivation Station while we explore sales & marekting tips! Do you need a CRM? Possibly! As your business grows, connecting with and managing your customers is critical. We will hear from Lidiane Mocko an expert in business growth strategy, and from Rocky Mountain Micro Financiers, a group that has first hand experience with utilizing a CRM system to grow.

Listen in on Cultivation Station while we dig into Farm to School here in Colorado! We are joined by Chef Jess with Nourish Colorado, Dr. Becca Jablonski an Assistant Professor and Food Systems Economist at Colorado State University, and Dr. Libby Christenson the State Extension Specialist for Food & Ag. This team of experts will share what Farm to School looks like in Colorado and how we can all support the Local Food Program within the Healthy School Meals for All initiative.

Listen in on Cultivation Station when we learn about Spade & Spoon. This organization works with local farmers, ranchers. bakers & makers to bring fresh, LOCAL meal kits. They focus on minimal and returnable packaging while sourcing the best Colorado producst in season. We will interview Joy Rubey, their founder and CEO and learn how a Colorado Proud member could work with them, and gain insights into their business!

Listen in on Cultivation Station and learn about Mountain Roots! This organization was founded in 2010 and today is stronger than ever. Their mission is to cultivate a resilient and equitable food system by enhancing healthy connections between earth, food, and community. They foster knowledge, teach skills, and provide opportunities that ensure access to affordable, nutritious food that is regionally based and sustainably produced. We will talk with their Executive Director and learn how Colorado Proud members could work with them, and be a part of bringing local foods to all parts of Colorado!

Listen in on Cultivation Station while we talk with some of the amazing staff behing 2023 Ag Day and learn more about CSU Ag Day 2023! Ag Day has been a tradition for more than 40 years and is a time when we can come together and celebrate Colorado agricultural producers and honor our agricultural roots! Dr James Pritchett the Dean of Agricultural Sciences will share his vison for Ag Day 2023 and for the future of Agriculture in Colorado! We will also meet the 2023 Rising Star in Agriculture at CSU, Jo Smeby and learn what Ag Day means to her.

Listen in on Cultivation Station while we interview Brian Coppom the Colorado Agricultural Future Loan Program Manager and JoAnne Hernandez the Colorado Department of Agriculture's Program Coordinator! Our experts will share details around the Agricultural Future Loan Program and other funding opportunities that are available to help our Colorado Proud members grow!

Listen in on Cultivation Station while we dive into various social media platforms and how best to use them! Our experts Gretchen Bloom the founder of Magnetic Digital Marketing and Rachel Roberts the Assistant Director for the Institute for Entrepreneurship will advise us on the best use of many social media platforms, using hashtags, and maximizing your marketing!

Listen in on Cultivation Station as we discuss Small Business Money Management! Lisa Hudson the Executive Director of the Eastern Colorado Small Business Development Center and Julie Stiewig the Site Manager of The Block will offer expert advice on money management! We will dive into finding funding, accounting for small businesses and resources available.

Listen to Cultivation Station as we are joined by the Corry Mihm, the Executive Director of the Colorado Agritourism Association, Belleza Pura's owner Natalie Wilson, Sauvage Spectrums own Kaibab Sauvage, and Roy Pfaltzgraff of Pfaltzgraff Farms. This panel of seasoned agritourism experts will discuss how important agritourism is to Colorado's economy, and share their journey to success as established agritourism destinations!