Brien Darby of Cultivate KC: Cultivating Kansas City’s Food Future

15/10/2025 23 min Episodio 309
Brien Darby of Cultivate KC: Cultivating Kansas City’s Food Future

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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.Country Club Bank – Member FDIC

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