As the Meaningful Marketplace Podcast Show continues its mission connecting food entrepreneurs with resources for success, we explore the six-state Regional Food Business Center, one state at a time. We are learning from Wyoming’s best by joining with co-host Melissa Hemken. Melissa is the community food systems specialist. Her role is supporting market infrastructure and sales channels, boosting food companies from their current to their next level. She is an Emmy-nominated producer of Our Wyoming- Food Freedom Markets. Wyoming has a state law that helps entrepreneurs by allowing their cottage industry to flourish. Join us as we meet Marisha Graves.

Hosts Sarah Mason and Sarah Marshall are joined by Co-Host Melissa Hemken (heritage chicken farmer and food systems storyteller) to meet Marisha Graves of The Busy Mother, a gluten-free bakery in Riverton, Wyoming. Learn what it takes to run a business offering not only gluten-free products but also other allergen-friendly options.

Melissa Hemken

The Busy Mother

Central Wyoming Conference

Meadowlark Market & Kitchen

Freemont Local Market

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Oregon State University, Department of Ag Science

NW Regional Food Business Center

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Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production House
Audio engineer, mixer, and podcast editor: Haley Bowers
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