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VOP Panel Series 2025 | FUELING THE FLAVOR: Dry & Cure Science🗓️ Drop Date: 1/16/26📝 Topic: Fueling the Flavor, Dry & Cure Science🎙️ Hosted by: @voiceoftheplantDrying and curing are not finishing steps, they are the final biological negotiation between plant tissue, environment, and time. This episode of the Voice of the Plant Panel Series brings together cultivators, data scientists, and...

🌿 Synganics vs. Organics: The MJBizCon Panel Debate | Control, Consistency, and Scaling Your GrowHosted by Voice of the Planthttps://www.instagram.com/voiceoftheplant/ Dive into the full panel discussion from MJBizCon where industry leaders debated the future of cultivation: Synganic vs. Organic methods. This video breaks down the core philosophies of both growing styles, challenging growers at e...

🔥 VOP Panel Series 2025 | SCIENCE OF SMOKABILITY ⚗️😮‍💨🎙️ Hosted by: @voiceoftheplant🎤 PanelistsMario Guzman (@sherbinskis415 | @voiceoftheplant)Joseph Rutherford (@champelli)Dr. Miyabe Shields (@miyabephd | @cresearchcoalition)Kevin Crouch (@madtrichome | @powrhouse.cali)Lance Lambert (@805lance | @grovebags_)🎛️ ModeratorSergio Picazo (@sergio_thecustodian)What makes cannabis actually smoke we...

At the 2025 California State Fair Cannabis Experience, The CoNNect Community brings the worlds of craftsmanship and cultivation together. Join Sergio Picazo, Bruno Van Holland (Emerald Cup Rolling Champion), and Marcos Surita of "CGO" as they blend the art of rolling with the science of smokability. See how data from the Battle Royale experiment revealed a 0.55 - 0.58 Aw sweet spot for p...

The CoNNect | Michigan | Panel at Hydro DepotHow do you scale up without losing the soul, the flavor, and the fire? That’s the question The Connect Community tackled in Michigan, live at Hydro Depot. Moderated by Sergio Picazo of The CoNNect Community / PowrHouse and Co-Moderated by Lance Harman from First Smoke of the Day. This panel brought together some of the sharpest cultivators in the game t...

📅 Full panel discussion filmed at Indoor Sun Hydro, Sacramento 7/24/25🎥 Hosted by: The CoNNect CommunityRecorded live in Sacramento, this panel marks the official launch of CHROMA by FAVEN, an under-canopy lighting solution with R4–R9 spectrum adjustability and an independent far-red channel designed for safe, precision light steering. CHROMA’s spectrum adjustability gives cultivators precision...

🎬 Science of Quality & Smokability | TERPENGEIST Berlin 2025 (LIVE Panel)Presented by The CoNNect Community x Grove BagsWhat does it really mean for cannabis to be “top shelf”?At TERPENGEIST 2025 in Berlin, five of the industry's sharpest minds came together to challenge conventional definitions of quality and reframe the conversation around smokability — not just bag appeal, THC percentages,...

🎥 Filmed live at The CoNNect Sacramento – April 24, 2025Welcome to an in-depth panel discussion that brings together leading minds in cannabis science, cultivation, post-harvest, and curation to answer one critical question:👉 "What defines quality & flavors" 🎥 Filmed live at The CoNNect Sacramento – April 24, 2025Welcome to an in-depth panel discussion that brings together leading...

📍 Recorded Live 12/5/24 from The Nerd Las Vegas, host of CoNNect Community: Substrate Showdown during MJ Bizcon. YouTube Video Link Here In this special panel hosted by The CoNNect Community, industry leaders break down one of the most foundational—and often overlooked—aspects of cultivation: the substrate. Whether you're working with coco, soil, peat blends, or rockwool, choosing the right m...

Inside the Trim Room: Cultivator & Trim Manager Team Dynamics | SACTOWN CONNECT PanelJoin us for a deep dive into what makes a successful collaboration between cultivators and trim teams. This panel, filmed live at SACTOWN CONNECT 2025 in Sacramento, breaks down the critical elements of communication, grading expectations, and understanding the reality of each harvest. Panel: Scaling Quality T...

🎙️ Cultivating Quality at Scale | Full Panel Discussion🌱 Presented by The CoNNect Community🎤 Panelists🎤@goodgrns @thebeedubya @theb1gdank@yourhighness_mass @harborhousema @aroya.io@sergio_thecustodian (mod)“When everything aligns — genetics, environment, and data — you’re not just growing plants, you’re unlocking true genetic potential.”In this powerful and insightful panel discussion, we sit d...

🔴 Welcome to this expert panel discussion on Foliar Nutrition, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and Best Practices for Commercial Cultivation! Thank you to our Panelists who joined us 🤝 🎤@hygrozyme.amir @hygrozyme | Amir Banimostafavi @musicnsoulshine @natura_lifescience | Heather Norris @madtrichome @powrhouse.cali | Kevin Crouch @thegreengro | Mark Ervin In this session, we dive deep into th...

We brought together some of the brightest minds in cultivation to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Synganics isn’t just a concept—it’s a proven methodology blending the best of organic and synthetic growing to maximize plant health and performance. But what exactly do organic inputs contribute that synthetic salts alone can’t? PANELISTS:🔹 @_maxoutmgmt_ @drip_hydro | Jason Holland🔹 @genera...

Kevin Crouch & Sergio Picazo break down the PowrHouse Weekly Synganic Cocktail recipe, the game-changing formula that took 1st place in Hybrid Flower at Lumpy’s California’s Finest! 🥇💨 🌿 What makes this nutrient blend so special? Synganic cultivation combines the best of synthetic and organic nutrients, pushing plants to **peak performance** while maintaining rich, terpene-packed flavor. In...

COMMUNITY PANEL SERIES: THE CONTROL ROOM 12/5/24 at 2:00 pm Recorded Live on @growworldag x  @THE_CONNECT_COMMUNITY  Powered by @aroya.io 🎤PANELISTS🎤 @aroya.io @_van_lovin_ @dosatronusa @mocreatesdopeshit @ajsflowercompany @rhythm_css @goodgrns @yourhighnessla Moderated by Sergio Picazo, CoNNect Community / PowrHouse @Sergio_TheCustodian Managing Commercial Cultivation with the Right Tools to Me...

CoNNect CoMMunity was blessed to have the opportunity to explore Europe's hottest events of 2024. Starting with GreenTech in Amsterdam, we explored traditional agriculture solutions that have yet to migrate into the cannabis industry. We caught up with Damian Solomon (King Solomon Nutrients), Jason Arcand (VP, Fohse), Kevin Duan (Flexstar), Jason Van Leuven (Aroya), and Danielle Boudreaux (Mills N...

🚨 12.21.24 PowrPlant Tour Recap! 🚨 The PowrHouse team hosted an exclusive tour to showcase the ongoing renovations and updates at the facility in Sacramento. Each room has a specific lighting and benching layout with different trials of nutrients, substrates, under canopy and many more fun cultivation curiosities! Kevin Crouch & Sergio Picazo chop it up with some special guests. 🌱✨ The Pow...

Blending synthetic and organic nutrients at scale driven by data is revolutionizing the commercial cultivation community. While this approach is nothing new to the scene, the PowrHouse team has put together a flowable organic recipe that allows cultivators to deliver organics through the drippers without clogging emitters. We explore two distinct methods for managing the rootzone: a sterile approa...

🎤 THE PALATE OF PASSION ⏰ 11/30/24 🎟️ National HashHole Day 🎤 SPEAKERS @connoisseur_grade_only @sarahjain420 @kalya.marc @masonicsmoker4.0 @goodgrns @properdoinks @doink_connoisseur @terp_connoisseur @myrcene.dreams @favenlighting Moderator: @ Sergio_TheCustodian 🎙 We’re honored to lead this collaborative conversation at #NationalHashholeDay on 11/30/24! Thank you @cgo_lifestyle for the opportu...

IGNITING INSIGHTS V1 is the start of open-mic fireside chat style of conversations with commercial cultivators focused on sharing solutions to challenges in cannabis cultivation. Kevin Crouch ( POWRHOUSE , VP of Cultivation), Derek Formoso ( PLANTA Cannabis , Co-Founder) & Alex Villegas ( Miami Mango Cannabis ) hop up on stage to touch on a number of topics in the garden! - New Environmental C...

CoNNect After Hours has been a long time coming! We realized that many of our retail community struggles to make it to our events because they are still working the front lines helping patients get their medicine. Well, we will be going all night until midnight to ensure you have an opportunity to make it to the event to level up! We will soon announce our special guests who will be leading the di...

🎤Panelists🎤 CoNNect CoMMunity: Sergio Picazo, Moderator, Founder FOHSE: Alex Gerard, CTO (Mike Howard) Gavita: Ken Garver, Senior Lighting Engineer Faven: Tim Crowell, Co-Founder Bios Lighting: Patrick Kamphaus, Dir. Business Development Scynce : Nick Pastushan, CEO Grandmaster LEDs : Thomas Gibson, CEO In the ever-evolving landscape of agricultural technology, one of the most critical yet chall...

Our first Extraction focused discussion was a hit! We were blessed with amazing conversations lead by the extraction wizard  @dstonee.d_  of  @legacy.pharms  focused on the following topics: 🔹Maximizing Yields: extraction methods 🔹Product Versatility: improving product quality 🔹Biomass Selection: SKU specific choices We will be blessed by the tiered canopy king {Kevin Crouch}  @madtrichome  &am...

Cultivation Chronicles. Vol. 1 - THE CONNECT welcomes back cultivation pioneers: Tim Crowell (@Bobby. Bagz) Kevin Crouch (@MadTrichome) and Joe Cimino (@GoodGrns) as the crew discuss the current hot topics in cannabis cultivation for quality cannabis production in a commercial setting. Hosted by Sergio Picazo (@Sergio_TheCustodian) TOPICS: 1.) UNDER CANOPY LIGHTING (4:30) 2.) SUBSTRATE SIZING (15:...

The Connect is a platform that brings breeders, cultivators, extractors, distributors, retailers and brands together to discuss industry topics. While everyone is gathered for education, the real value is from the connections that are made with one thing in mind…Let’s Grow Together.  Website : TheCNCT.com Instagram : @TheConnectCommunity YouTube : @The_Connect_ LinkedIn : @TheConnectCommunity Musi...