Grow Sessions

On our latest episode of Grow Sessions we speak with Zachary Taylor, General Manager of Cultivation at Bountiful Farms in MA in an episode entitled, “Keeping up with Energy and Environmental Standards for Your Cannabis Facility.” Many states and municipalities are instituting new requirements that are specific to the cannabis industry. What does that mean for cultivators and how will it impact the...

On our latest episode of Grow Sessions we speak with TSRgrow cofounders Mikhail Sagal and Gary Arnold about the necessary steps required to build a successful cannabis cultivation business in an episode entitled, “Lighting Strategies and Other Considerations  for a Successful Commercial Cultivation.” The path to a successful cannabis business is not a smooth and easy one. It’s full of changing reg...

On our latest episode of Grow Sessions   we speak with Jason Calderon, CEO of Bonsai Buds in Exeter, Rhode Island  in an enlightening conversation entitled, "How Cannabis Cultivators Can Benefit from Energy Savings & Rebates." Jason joins Tony in a discussion about the many ways in which cannabis growers can reap huge gains from utility companies by utilizing energy efficient LED lig...

 Brent Spangler from JPT Architects, joins Tony P for an informative discussion about why you need to plan ahead when designing or building a cannabis facility in our new episode entitled, "Crucial Design & Planning Considerations When Building a Cannabis Facility."    Some of the topics in this episode will include: building a user-friendly and problem-free facility while taking a n...

On this episode of Grow Sessions , entitled, “GMP Cultivation Standards in Cannabis,” we discuss the importance of GMP (good manufacturing practices) in cannabis cultivation with Lee Smith, a cultivation consultant and business owner within the industry. In any business, safe and clean manufacturing practices are crucial, and cannabis cultivation is no exception.  Because cannabis is not just a pl...

On our latest episode, “Sustainable Power for Your Cannabis Facility” Tony P is joined by Bill Shevlin of Mavericks Microgrid Energy Company. The two share an educational discussion on how to take a sustainable approach to cultivation. As we've learned, the cannabis industry is extremely energy intensive, so the question always is: how do we operate the most efficiently for our business and f...

Derek Smith, Executive Director of Resource Innovation Institute joins Tony P for an informative discussion about sustainable and efficient growing  in our new episode entitled, "Sustainability in Cannabis Cultivation." Some of the topics in this episode will include: energy requirements in cannabis cultivation, energy savings and rebates for cultivators, benefits of using LED lighting a...

Mark Peysakhovich, leadership development, training and cannabis lobbyist joins Tony Pavalakis for an informative discussion about the cannabis industry in this week’s episode entitled, “Shedding Light on the Cannabis Industry.” Some of the topics in this episode will include: what license holders should expect when applying for a cannabis license, social equity in the cannabis industry, problems...

Tenay Kham  joins Tony P for an informative discussion in this week’s episode entitled, “Cannabis Cultivation Design for Success.” Some of the topics in this episode will include: general philosophies and requirements unique to cannabis cultivation, ratios of usage of space, methods and SOP strategies that work, general costs associated with starting a cultivation facility, common mistakes and muc...

Stephen Lafaille of Tecogen joins Tony P for an informative discussion about minimizing your carbon footprint in our new episode entitled, "Energy Demands of Cannabis Cultivation - How to Minimize Your Carbon Footprint." The energy needs for indoor cannabis cultivation facilities are immense, especially their density. There is an extreme amount of energy needed per sq. ft. and this resul...

Mike Sarro of RX Green Technologies joins Tony P for an informative discussion about cultivation in this week’s episode entitled, “Moisture Management and Cannabis Plant Health.” Some of the topics in this episode include: How Environment Affects Cannabis Plant Health and Proper Dry Down, Tips if There is Lockout and Excess Nutrients, Types of Media and the Effect on Plants, Moisture Readings, The...