Chris Riggers came back to the family farm when his uncle retired. But then his dad, Nate, had a serious health issue, pushing Chris into the leadership role sooner than expected. Not only did he take the reins of the fifth-generation Idaho farm, he led the effort to establish Cold Stream Malt & Grain Company, which sells grains directly to breweries and distilleries in the Pacific Northwest. True grow getters, Chris and Nate join Davis on this episode to tell their powerful story.

<p>Chris Riggers came back to the family farm when his uncle retired. But then his dad, Nate, had a serious health issue, pushing Chris into the leadership role sooner than expected. Not only did he take the reins of the fifth-generation Idaho farm, he led the effort to establish Cold Stream Malt &amp; Grain Company, which sells grains directly to breweries and distilleries in the Pacific Northwest. True grow getters, Chris and Nate join Davis on this episode to tell their powerful story.</p>

Grow Getters explores “Agriculture’s most inventive side hustles.” Hosted by Davis Michaelsen and produced by Farm Journal Studios, Grow Getters takes a lively look at creative ways farmers are plugging into their passions and sometimes exploring new technologies to add revenue to their operations. In agriculture’s challenging economic climate, these resourceful “grow getters” are redefining what it means to be a farmer.

<p>Grow Getters explores “Agriculture’s most inventive side hustles.” Hosted by Davis Michaelsen and produced by Farm Journal Studios, Grow Getters takes a lively look at creative ways farmers are plugging into their passions and sometimes exploring new technologies to add revenue to their operations. In agriculture’s challenging economic climate, these resourceful “grow getters” are redefining what it means to be a farmer.</p>

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