Cultivation Station

About 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!

Publisher

Colorado Department of Agriculture

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Nov 2019

Latest episode

2 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

105 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Nov 2026

   Episode 22 Season 5 - Christensen Ranch

   Listen in on Cultivation Station as we sit down with Eric Christensen and Kathy Wood from Christensen Ranch! In this episode, we dive into the heart of what ranching in Colorado truly means to their family, exploring their deep-rooted "why"—from the pride and purpose of feeding their community to the daily joys and hurdles of working the land. We also discuss how they are looking ahead, navigating industry challenges, preparing the next generation, and shaping the future of Colorado agriculture.

2. 

   2 Nov 2026

   Episode 21 Season 5 - Colorado Proud Publications and Directories

   Tune in to Cultivation Station as we talk with program manager Danielle Trotta about unlocking the full value of Colorado Proud's publications and business resources. Discover where to find key print materials, digital toolkits, and educational guides created to help Colorado ag and food/beverage businesses grow and succeed!

3. 

   22 Sept 2026

   Episode 20 Season 5 - Colorado Agricultural Mediation - Farm Products & Commodity Handler

   Listen in on Cultivation Station while we chat with Celeta Dodge, the Program Manager for the Colorado Ag Mediation, Farm Products and Commodity Handler programs. We will discuss how these programs can assist producers involved in contentious issues, regulate businesses purchasing unprocessed soil products, livestock, milk, honey, and hay, and governs entities buying and selling grain and dry edible beans. Tune in to learn more about what the program does, how it impacts local agriculture, and how Colorado Proud members can connect with them for resources and support.

Who has been a guest on Cultivation Station

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• financial advisor
• Alexandra
• Hollis Glenn

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

47

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60