The Commercial Incubator Kitchen at the Douglas County Fairgrounds was designed in 2005 as part of the renovated shared commercial kitchen project to provide space for farmers and food entrepreneurs to add value to their products, extend their product line and season, and build their small business in a safe, certified environment. Incubator kitchens provide food entrepreneurs with the space and equipment they need for lease, allowing entrepreneurs to focus on developing their recipes, market, and business model without the upfront capital costs of expensive commercial kitchen equipment.