Cultivation Elevated - Indoor Farming, Cannabis Growers & Cultivators - Pipp Horticulture

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In this episode, the team from Endless Biotech, represented by Gary Holland and Teddy Pillay, joins the Pipp Horticulture podcast to share a transparent look into their cultivation journey. They discuss the evolution of their internal systems, the importance of flexibility and data in refining operations, and how team culture plays a critical role in maintaining both productivity and morale. Gary ...

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Featured Guest: Dr. Allison Justice

• Renowned for her research-driven approach to cannabis cultivation and post-harvest science.
• Leads the conversation on smokability, drying/curing, and the importance of data-backed airflow control.
• Brings years of experience and a scientific lens to solving cultivation challenges in a maturing cannabis industry.

Pipp Horticulture x Fog City Farms Collab...

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Hosts Michael Williamson and Anders Peterson speak with Jon Jirikovec, Crop Specialist at Grodan, about substrate management, irrigation strategy, and cannabis cultivation.

Grodan manufactures stone wool (Rockwool) for hydroponic and soilless cultivation, offering high control and steerability for growers.

Jon shares his journey from retail cannabis work in 2013 to his current role supporting grower...

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• In this episode of Cultivation Elevated, hosts Michael Williamson and Anders Peterson are joined by David Goodnack from Plant CO2 to discuss the crucial role of CO2 in cannabis cultivation, particularly in commercial vertical farming. They explore the technicalities of CO2 systems, focusing on the transition from small-scale home grow setups to large-scale commercial applications that use...

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This episode of Cultivation Elevated dives deep into the curing process of cannabis, exploring its critical role in achieving high-quality flower. Hosts Michael Williamson and Anders Peterson discuss the science behind curing, including moisture content, enzymatic activity, and ethylene gas production. They also examine best practices, common mistakes, and innovative techniques used in both small-...

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In this episode, the hosts dive deep into the intricacies of cannabis drying, sharing expert insights on best practices, airflow management, and the common pitfalls to avoid. They discuss the importance of controlling temperature, humidity, and airflow to ensure consistent, high-quality drying. Key topics include the pros and cons of different drying setups like racks vs. carts, how to avoid micro...

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The episode discusses efficient harvesting techniques and the importance of maintaining cleanliness and compliance in the cannabis cultivation process. Michael and Anders share tips on improving speed and quality during harvest, such as the use of RFID scanning technology for tracking and compliance. One of the key points is the importance of cleaning up the cultivation room before starting to har...

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This episode dives into the evolution of product development at Pipp Horticulture, featuring guest Del Rockwell. The discussion highlights Del’s journey at Pipp, the engineering challenges and innovations in vertical farming solutions, and the launch of the new modular carriage system. The hosts explore Del’s contributions to the horticulture division, including how customer feedback, engineering ...

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• Podcast Episode Summary: Cultivation Elevated
• Hosts: Michael Williamson and Anders Peterson
• Guest: Dr. Allison Justice, Cannabis Research Coalition and Hemp Mine
• Episode Focus:
• The episode centers on a collaborative research initiative led by Pipp Horticulture and the Cannabis Research Coalition to investigate airflow in cannabis vertical farming. The conversation dives into the complexi...

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• Introduction & Guest Overview:
• Michael Williamson and Anders Peterson host Cultivation Elevated, discussing innovations in vertical farming and cannabis production. They welcome Cale Winters, owner of Rhythm Cultivation Solutions and Services (Rhythm CSS), which specializes in horticultural automation and controls.
• Background of Rhythm CSS:
• Winters explains his journey from industrial enginee...

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• Introduction: Hosts Michael Williamson and Anders Peterson introduce this episode of "Cultivation Elevated" - the episode's focus on airflow mapping and quantification in vertical farming and cannabis production.
• Project Example: Michael shares his experience working on a startup project and the importance of commissioning the building and team for airflow optimization, especially in multi-tier...

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• Podcast Title & Hosts: Cultivation Elevated, hosted by Michael Williamson and Anders Peterson.
• Episode Topic: Discussion on retrofitting cannabis cultivation facilities, energy rebates, and emerging markets for cannabis.
• Guest Speakers: Mitch Galton (Director of Business Development) and Brett Cherniack (VP of Sales) from Urban Gro, a company providing integrated design and engineering solut...

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• Mike Zartarian’s Background:
• Mike shares his journey from working as a design engineer to focusing on controlled environment agriculture, including his work in both indoor vegetable production and cannabis cultivation.
• He co-founded Zartarian Engineering with Mike Siegel and has been instrumental in designing holistic cultivation facilities.
• Challenges in Indoor Cultivation:
• Mike discusses the uni...

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• Introduction
• Hosts: Michael Williamson and Anders Peterson.
• Guest: Ian Miller, CEO of Catalyst BC. 
• Ian's background includes raising significant private equity, working in various sectors including high-end yachts, and being on the founding team of Loop Pay.
• Discussion Topics
• Financial Modeling Challenges
• Unique challenges in creating financial models for the cannabis industry, such ...

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This Cultivation Elevated episode primarily focuses on advanced cultivation strategies for cannabis indoors, covering topics ranging from substrate selection to irrigation strategies and environmental control.

Substrate Selection and Characteristics

Anders and Michael discuss various substrates used in cannabis cultivation, including rockwool and coco. Rockwool is favored for its...

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• Michael and Andres discussed Retrofitting, transitioning from single-tier cultivation to multi-tiered cultivation.
• Retrofitting is prominent in maturing markets, driven by factors like energy codes (e.g., Title 24 in California) and rebate programs.
• Incentives such as rebates facilitate the transition to more efficient technologies like LED lighting.
• Most retrofit projects involve movin...

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The discussion revolves around the optimization of labor and space efficiency in cannabis cultivation.

Anders and Michael highlight the importance of streamlining labor processes and minimizing touch-points to increase productivity and reduce costs.

They emphasize the significance of time-saving measures in labor-intensive tasks, as seconds can translate to significant savings in labor cos...

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Michael and Anders cover topics such as tier heights in flower rooms, considerations for tier spacing, pros and cons of different heights, ideal tier spacing, and considerations for veg and mother rooms.

Overall, they emphasize the importance of considering factors like lighting efficiency, airflow efficiency, ceiling height, plant stretch, environmental control, substrate type and volume...

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Introduction and Background

• This episode of Cultivation Elevated discusses vertical farming and the future of cannabis and food production.
• Guest Atiyyah Ferouz is introduced as a consultant, educator, plant scientist, and CEO/co-founder of AgCann Consultancy and the International Cannabis Quality Standards Association (ICQSA) - she joins Anders and Michael this wee...