We The Growers sits with Derek Sipkoi from Sipkoi in Moreno Valley, CA. In this episode, we talk about what Derek and his team do differently at Sipkoi, his background as a Pro BMX Rider, what eventually led him to Cultivation, Undercanopy Lighting from Craft Farmer, and much more.

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@seatowngabriel on what Cannabis did for him.

"I just started believing in myself... It gave me this ability to see what I could do and believe in myself, and it kind of relaxed my nerves in order to pursue my dreams."

Cannabis affects everyone in a different way and I think a lot of us have felt exactly what Gabriel was saying in this clip. One of the best feelings you can get from this amazing plant is Inspiration/Motivation. I hope everyone reading this finds that same thing in their own way.

NEW We The Growers E.30 with @seatowngabriel is now live on all podcast platforms and YouTube! In this amazing episode with Bryan Gabriel, we covered how him and his team prefers to grow, the story of when he first discovered what Cannabis could do for him, and what it's like being a dad. To listen, just search We The Growers on all podcast platforms and YouTube.

Dr. Bruce Bugbee is an American scientist with a prestigious educational and research background with degrees from the University of Minnesota, University of California, Davis, and Penn State University (Ph.D.). His work ranges from doing research for NASA, being the President of Apogee Instruments, and being a renowned Director of Crop Physiology at USU. We are happy to have him join We The Growers Podcast to talk the ins and outs of cannabis cultivation; from genetics to environment to nutrients. We are also available to watch full episodes and clips on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WeTheGrowers

We The Growers Episode 20 featuring Chris Mayerson. Chris' background as one of the Founders of publicly traded Aurora Cannabis in Canada, helped him move on to different ventures and start Black Rock Cannabis. Moving from a large scale cultivation to craft cannabis allowed Chris to enjoy his passion for cultivation. We talk Canada's market, wholesale price, regulations and more. We are also available to watch full episodes and clips on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WeTheGrowers

Live from Las Vegas with Facility Advisors Dylan (@mitten_master) and Max (@dankemshunter), Chris from Ghostbudster Farms, and Athena's own Head of Manufacturing - Chris Durand. Solid talks about growing in the legacy market in Michigan, tax, and the development, testing, and trial of Athena's new core replacement - Fade throughout their gardens. We are also available to watch full episodes and clips on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WeTheGrowers

We The Growers podcast featuring Chris from Dosatron. This discussion is stacked with information on how Chris got to where he is at today. From his background in horticulture, to how he met Ivan from the Jungle Boys, to how there is much more freedom in today's world when it comes to talking about cultivation, and much more!

We The Growers podcast featuring Cannabis Brothers and Athena® National Facility Advisor JJ Crossan. This discussion is stacked with information on how the Cannabis Brothers got to where they are at today, catching cultivation cases, learning from their mistakes, the importance of a brand and much more!

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Don't miss this legendary We The Growers podcast featuring @craftfarmer707. One of the real ones. Full podcast is available now, We The Growers, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Youtube.

We The Growers Podcast featuring the team at Kings Garden. Tyler Geld, Head of Cultivation and Charlie Kieley - COO. Discussing the foundation of Kings Garden out of Coachella Valley, CA.

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We The Growers podcast featuring Athena grower out of Michigan @Mobilejay, Roach from Jungle Boys, and Chris Durand - Former UC Davis Director of Greenhouse Research and current Director of Manufacturing at AMG. This discussion is stacked with information on the Athena Program, nutrient inputs, mix ratios, pH adjusting, and more.

We sit with Tassa, CEO and Co-founder of Tumi Labs @tumigenomics and learn more about Hop Latent Viroid, and the testing being done around it; important pathogen knowledge that every grower can use to monitor their garden.

We sit with Autumn Karcey, founder of Cultivo Inc. and advocate of cannabis tax reform in California.

We The Growers sits with Dylan Knapp and Jay Schulte from BeanFiendz. In this episode, they get into how they are seeing the best results they have ever seen using both HPS and LED's, both of their backstories, and how they are creating some of the best genetics in the industry. We are also available to listen to on Spotify and Apple podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/5VrbpGbAE9JYn3I0Vo8zSy https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-growers/id1620427747 More information about BeanFiendz: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beanfiendz__/ https://www.instagram.com/mitten_master/ https://www.instagram.com/mobilejay/ Produced and shot by the Athena Ag Team. Athena Ag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athena.ag/ Visit our website: https://www.athenaag.com/

Athena hosts Alex Johnson and Dylan Knapp, Facility Advisors for Athena. The crew discusses full Facility SOPs and how they recommend running the Athena Program from Moms to Clone to Veg through Flower.

Join us as we sit down with Dr. Bruce Bugbee. Bruce is a world renowned Professor at Utah State and a leading figure in LED technology with over 40 years in light research for a multitude of entities including NASA. In his spare time, he is the CEO of Apogee Instruments. Also joining us is Jungle Boys | Demeter Designs Award Winning Cultivator Roach and Dr. Morgan Patterson Luxx Lighting's Head of Research and Development.

You aren't going to want to miss this one.

Get into detail with Walt and Mike, the leads that manage the Mothers | Cloning facility at Jungle Boys as we talk tissue culture, phenohunts, genetics and practices.

Luxx Lighting sits with Ivan and Roach from the Jungle Boys to discuss growing with LEDs and the technology, testing, and research that went into developing our new lights.

Thinking of making an investment in LEDs? This podcast featuring Luxx Lighting's Morgan Pattison, PhD is a must listen to. An overview of the science and testing of LEDs and understanding how to grow with them.

A sit down with Director of Manufacturing, Chris Durand, 15 years of leading greenhouse research operations at University of California, Davis, where he oversaw thousands of projects on hundreds of crops. Durand is a master formulator with a keen eye for production efficiency and quality control.

A sitdown with Sean and Roach from Demeter Designs as they talk irrigation strategy and the benefits of running a clean nutrient line like Athena Products through your lines.

A sitdown with Commercial Greenhouse Facility Advisors Henry and Alex and discuss practices, big-ag in relation to cultivation on a commercial scale.

Sitdown with Morgan Pattison, PhD and Luxx Lighting and listen in about the science and testing of LED technology in the cannabis industry.

We The Growers sits with Mike from The Village and Symbiotic Genetics. They go over everything from the story behind Mimosa, what it was like living in a grow for 4 years, and how Mike is currently using IPM/Stack.

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We The Growers sits with Chris from Ghostbudsters and Chris Durand, head of Manufacturing at Athena. They go over how defoliation rates will affect the overall run, the differences between the EC recommendations between Blended and Pro Line, and also cover how state taxes and regulations are holding cultivators back from running a profitable business.

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We The Growers sits with NV Cann Labs own Guy Bertuzzi - Director of Business Development and Parker - Scientific Director to discuss State Testing Regulations, specifically in Nevada. They go over best practices, SOPs, and cleanliness strategies that may help cultivators better understand safety testing protocols. We are also available to watch full episodes and clips on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WeTheGrowers

We The Grower is joined by Mile High Dave (@milehighdave420) on Instagram. Dave has made a name for himself with his infamous Dantes Inferno cuts. Moving from California to Colorado with a hustlers mindset, and jumping into cultivating full time, Dave talks about what makes him a successful cultivator from hand feeding to checking runoff up to 5 times per week. Mile High Dave has his most recent overall cup wins here: 2023 Connoisseur Cup Grand Champ - Dantes Inferno #6 cut 2023 Cultivate Showdown 1st - Dantes Inferno #8 cut Athena Ag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athena.ag/ Visit our website: https://www.athenaag.com We are also available to watch full episodes and clips on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WeTheGrowers MileHighDave: https://www.instagram.com/milehighdave420/ #WeTheGrowers #AthenaAg

We The Growers talks automation technology with Growlink. Join their Founder - Ted Tanner, Product Analyst - Marcus Baldinger, Demeter Designs Founder - Sean Sullivan, and Host - Brandon as they analyze new industry technology related to crop steering, irrigation strategy, reading data, and more! We are also available to watch full episodes and clips on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WeTheGrowers

Join us as we sit with MyFloraDNA, a Sacramento science-based company that specializes in plant pathogen detection testing and DNA fingerprinting for cannabis.

They aim to make genetic testing, breeding, and advanced cultivation tools both accessible and affordable for small and medium-sized businesses. By leveling the playing field in this way, they are fostering innovation and growth across the entire sector. As a cannabis-centered science company, MyFloraDNA stands at the forefront of the industry, with a firm commitment to creating a sustainable and thriving future for all involved in cannabis cultivation.

Social Media: Website: https://myfloradna.com/ Instagram: @myfloradna https://www.instagram.com/myfloradna/ LinkedIn: MyFloraDNA Inc. https://www.linkedin.com/company/myfloradna/ YouTube: @myfloradna https://www.youtube.com/@myfloradna Twitter: @myfloradna https://www.twitter.com/myfloradna

1:07:47 – 1:08:10

*Cannabis is the 5th largest crop in United States.

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@ganny_farmer on Instagram is infamous for his Colorado grown cannabis and cultivation practices. His story dates back to the early 90's where he started growing in the traditional market from bedrooms to basements; from the USA to Costa Rica and back to the USA. Ganny has done his fair share of running and has had extremely close calls with the law. Listen to this episode of We The Growers to hear the entire story! We are also available to watch full episodes and clips on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WeTheGrowers

We The Growers sits with Jay Honey, Head of Cultivation at @CaliTraditional. In this episode, we discuss what it was like for Jay living on the Mountain in Humboldt, Irrigation Strategy in a Mixed Light Greenhouse, and some of the biggest challenges that come with Growing in a Greenhouse in Caliente, Nevada. We are also available to listen to on Spotify and Apple podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/5VrbpGbAE9JYn3I0Vo8zSy?si=5fe5deab1b454569 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-growers/id1620427747 More information about Cali Traditional: https://www.instagram.com/calitraditional/ More information on Jay: https://www.instagram.com/greedygoods/ Produced and shot by the Athena Ag Team. Athena Ag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athena.ag/ We The Growers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wethegrowerspodcast/ Visit our website: https://www.athenaag.com #WeTheGrowers #AthenaAg #ForTheCulture

We The Growers sits with Chris Girard and Aaron Pelley of @thynk_industries and Devan with @homagehempco. In this episode, we discuss the differences between THCA and Delta 9 THC, as well as the laws surrounding Cannabis as a whole. Chris and Aaron have over 15 years of experience working in the Cannabis Industry.We are also available to listen to on Spotify and Apple podcasts:https://open.spotify.com/show/5VrbpGbAE9JYn3I0Vo8zSy?si=5fe5deab1b454569 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-growers/id1620427747More information about Chris, Aaron, and Thynk Industries:https://www.instagram.com/thynk_industries/https://www.instagram.com/the_true_omega/https://www.instagram.com/dan.k_710/https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronpelley/More information on Devan:https://www.instagram.com/homagehempco/Produced and shot by the Athena Ag Team.Athena Ag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athena.ag/We The Growers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wethegrowerspodcast/Visit our website: https://www.athenaag.com#WeTheGrowers #AthenaAg #ForTheCulture

We The Growers sits with Nelson Lindsley aka Poetry of Plants on Instagram (@poetryofplants). In this episode, we discuss cost of production in today’s market, testing results across different states, lighting evolution over the years, and all sorts of other cultivation tech. Not only that, but we also dive deeper into Nelson’s story and learn more about the philosophy behind who he is. Thank you for tuning into another episode of We The Growers.

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We The Growers sits with Yoni Kalin from Plant Cell Technology and Rob Schneider, Chief Product Officer at Athena®. In this episode, we discuss the differences between propagation through cloning and tissue culture, the time Tissue Culture adds to workflow, and how to implement Tissue Culture into your program, no matter your facility size.

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We The Growers sits down with Chris Mayerson, a legacy cultivator and entrepreneur to talk about his journey in the Canadian Cannabis Industry.

In this episode, we talk about how he got started with Aurora Cannabis, how much he owned, and what he is up to now after launching a craft cannabis business called Black Rock. We also dive into what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur in this industry; overcoming challenges, hard lessons, and the personal philosophy it takes to win.

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We The Growers sits with Mike and Bones from @wow.town and @bones_grows. In this episode, we discuss what it was like for both to come up in the industry. Fighting through raids, theft, and everything else that came with cultivation in the traditional market. We also discuss how the two met, how they both run profitable businesses, and both their stories.We are also available to listen to on Spotify and Apple podcasts:https://open.spotify.com/show/5VrbpGbAE9JYn3I0Vo8zSy?si=5fe5deab1b454569https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-the-growers/id1620427747More information about Wow Town and Bones Grows:https://www.instagram.com/bones_grows/https://www.instagram.com/wow.town/Produced and shot by the Athena Ag Team.Athena Ag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athena.ag/We The Growers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wethegrowerspodcast/Visit our website: https://www.athenaag.com#WeTheGrowers #AthenaAg #ForTheCulture

It was an honor to sit down with a legend, @t.h.seeds_official Julian from T.H.Seeds. In this episode, Julian shares his story growing up in Paris and how he got involved in Cannabis, what it was like switching from using organic inputs for over 20 years to Athena, and how Athena has improved his seed production yields.

We The Growers sits down with Tom and Seth from Growing Pains. Recently, the guys on the Proper Doinks Dessert Bracket with their cut of Honey Banana.

In this episode, Tom and Seth talk about how they produce their cup winning flower. What lights they use, what Athena products they use, Irrigation Strategy, how they dry and cure their product, and how they’re winning with their business in Michigan.

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We The Growers sits down with Bill, aka Chocolate, and Tyler from Hytek Detroit. Recently, the guys won the Best Overall and Best Tasting categories at Zalympix Michigan 2025.

In this episode, Chocolate and Tyler talk about how they produce their cup winning flower. What media they are using, what Athena products they are using, and how they are running their facility as a whole. We also talk about both of their stories coming up in the Detroit Cannabis Industry.

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We The Growers sits down with Joe Alcorn, IPM Specialist at Athena, and Jay Yokiel, Athena’s Director of Cultivation Science.In this episode, we dive deep into Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and plant health mitigation strategies. We talk about the importance of scouting, beneficial pests and fungi, the risks that come with using certain products, and what types of questions Joe will ask you in one of his IPM consultations that we are offering to @athena.ag customers. Additionally, we discuss common irrigation strategy pitfalls and the latest research coming out of the Athena R&D Facility and our Crowdsourced R&D Program.

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We The Growers sits down with Roach from Jungle Boys, and Adam & Paul from Proper Smoke Network & Proper Doinks.

In this episode, we talk about the characteristics of high quality flower, how Adam & Paul came together to start their brand, and the upcoming partnership between Athena® R&D and Proper Doinks, who will be aiding in QC to help us figure out what inputs and variables really create the best flower on Earth.

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We The Growers sits down with Chip Baker from Cultivate Supply, a chain of hydroponic stores in a few locations across the country.

In this episode, we talk about the story of Chip starting the Coco company that would become Royal Gold Coco, what it was like growing in Humboldt back in 1996, and we both share lessons we have learned after decades of entrepreneurship in the cannabis industry.

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