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in the state’s Seed Pilot Program that allows them to
grow the seed for hemp production. The exciting side
of that piece of the cannabis story is that because we
don’t grow the psychotropic cannabis, it allows the
hemp side to flourish, here. Those seeds can’t cross-
pollinate because the hemp will neuter the psychotro-
pic effects of cannabis. So that makes Mesa County a
much more desirable locale for hemp production.”
“We are motivated to think innovatively about how we
can help businesses grow and succeed, here in Mesa
County. The Jump Start program is a prime example,”
Pollard says in summation. “We are entrepreneurial;
we’re hungry; we’re looking for great new jobs in this
community. And we’re excited to share the story about
who we are.”
PREFERRED VENDOR
United Companies
– United Companies is one of
Western Colorado’s most prominent construction and
materials supply companies. It was founded in 1953
by the Nesbitt family and today employs 300 people
and serves a market area of over 14,500 square miles
in 11 counties. It provides sand and rock products,
ready-mixed concrete, asphalt and paving, and con-
struction services. -
