Oftentimes in small businesses family members are also employees, co-workers, supervisors, and/or owners but is this the right fit for everyone involved? In the small/family business realm everyone is responsible for pitching in and helping wherever it’s needed. The pitching-in mentality for families to get the job done is great in theory. However, it can […]
Grow & Give: A Modern Victory Garden Project
The concept is simple enough… grow your own food and donate what you can locally. In March 2020, a team of Colorado State University Extension staff and faculty saw an opportunity to pivot our programming. We poured our energy into a Modern Victory Garden Project we simply call, Grow & Give. Victory Gardens Victory Gardens […]
Plant-Based Protein: Is It Right for You?
The variety and availability of plant-based protein has skyrocketed. As these foods become more mainstream and conflicting opinions surface, you may wonder if plant-based protein is a good fit for your eating pattern. Popular Plant-Based Protein Although veggie burgers have been around for decades (think BOCA burger), the Beyond Burger and Impossible Burger have recently […]