Aisha Alves

Monday Morning Inspiration. Make today your Gamechanger! #womencultivatingsuccess #womencannabischamberofcommerce #womenincannabiscareers #womenincannabisbusinesses #womenincannabisindustry #howtosuccessinthecannabisindustry

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If you want healthy profits in cannabis, start with healthy #cannabisplants. Because weak plants don’t pay! The article below breaks down how Advanced Nutrients is helping growers stay ahead by eliminating nutrient lockouts and plant stress, making it easier to deliver the high-quality, potent cannabis that the market demands. You've got to dial in the right #nutrients at the right time, so your plants stay strong, your yields go up, and your business thrives. 💥💪 Check it out now below and see why healthy plants = healthy profits. Ready to take your #cultivation to the next level? Book a call and learn how Advanced Nutrients can help you get there: https://lnkd.in/gyZigNA7 Advanced Nutrients #AdvancedNutrients #HealthyPlants #CannabisCultivation #MarketValue #CannabisIndustry

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Tribal’s Trifecta: Experience it now! Ready for the most potent discovery yet? The Trifecta isn’t just a product—it’s a rare, three-part cannabis experience crafted from single-strain whole flower with terp sauce, live resin, and pure THC-A Diamonds—all from the same input flower. Explore why this trinity is unlike anything else and dive into the Trifecta's unmatched potency and purity. 🔥 Watch below:

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Anxiously waiting to see how the business shake ups occur as Minnesota legalized cannabis comes online. Barring entry of MSO's (laughable I know ... it will happen), I predict we will see survival of two populations: large commercial producers that make bulk low grade weed for further processing into oils and derivatives, and small micro and mezzo organizations with particularly high grade product that is truly differentiating, and who take full advantage of the vertical marketing permitted in those classes. Everyone else will fold. I have the most sympathy for the farm bill low thc hemp growers. That industry will not disappear (some bars, liquor stores and tobacco shops will keep it going) but they need to look for conversion to high THC weed or else slide into allied markets (fiber, protein, CBD/non-THC consumables, other high value plants). Pivoting is going to be critical.

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Are Boveda packs really stealing your terps? Scott Swail and Brian Rice joined us to dispel the rumor and explain the flurry of testing and effort Boveda Cannabis underwent to ensure their product lives up to their mission of protecting people's passions! Boveda proudly published their findings on their website and encourage brands to do their own testing as well. You can find their lab results here: https://lnkd.in/gAYCcgk3 IMPORTANT: We encourage you to watch the entire clip as well as the full segment with Boveda in episode 38 for complete context and details regarding Boveda's testing. We can only capture so much in a sub 3 minute clip! Thank you to Breadstack for powering this clip from episode 38: https://lnkd.in/ghHk2HeV #Boveda #KeepItFresh #Terps #HumidityControl #Podcast #Legacies Boveda Inc. Tom Ritchie Wesley Bowles

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To California Cultivation Facilities: If you are worried about your bottom line, your profitability, your output per sq. foot and overall reputation in the industry. You must ask yourself are you wasting money by guessing what is wrong? If your month over month harvest output is declining and overall THC% potency also on the slide- you have unidentified issues and could be a great fit for the custom solutions Verne Bioanalytics provides. If you want to double your canopy efficiency, make more per pound, increase THC and yield, we can custom fit a solution to your specific needs. Are you needing an upgrade to equipment, your facilities or your processes? We can help with all three plus diagnose why your plants look like that, using a combination of AI and human surveillance onsite. Our team will provide actual answers and hard SOPs on how to fix the issue... stop wasting your money on ineffective and inefficient processes. To find out more, contact me directly- we boast a vast network of partners that can assist with every aspect of the cultivation process... don't just take my word for it- As a cultivator myself, the lack of data and it's on demand usability is an issue in cannabis unseen in other industries, don't get left behind. If you merely work at a facility and know this is an issue, we have a referral program for you, too. Let Verne help make you day to day workload lighter using data and science, no guessing!

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🤑 Free Virtual Webinar featuring myself and the Vice President of Learning & Development from one of the largest companies in Cannabis Ted Nord from Verano ? When? This Thursday 4 ET / 1 PT RSVP Link is in comments below. Cannabis presents so many opportunities to build an industry around people that want to come to work because of a Passion. Companies in cannabis are constantly changing, growing, pivoting, adapting to survive and thrive. Companies have an opportunity to create internal cultural champions that embody career development and facilitate a companies' growth by developing employees and retaining high performers. Topics-> Strategic growth: "How has Verano's rapid growth influenced the learning and development strategies you’ve implemented? What adjustments were crucial?" Leadership in expansion: "As VP of Learning and Organizational Development, how do you help leaders adapt to a fast-evolving corporate structure?" Talent retention: "What specific programs or initiatives have you introduced to retain top talent in a competitive and expanding market?" Organizational change: "Can you share a significant challenge you’ve faced in scaling Verano’s organizational development, and how you overcame it?" Learning ecosystem: "How do you ensure that learning and development initiatives at Verano align with both current growth demands and future goals?" engin FlowerHire

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A follow-up to yesterday's post on the unsustainability of cannabis cultivation: "whenever possible, grow outdoors" This is a passage from famed indoor breeder and grower DJ Short's book. Seems simple right? Just replace indoor grows with outdoor grows and problem solved? Unfortunately it isn't that easy. The main issue is unintentional genetic effects from the war on drugs. Allow me to explain. The drug war drove breeding indoors. Rounds and rounds and rounds of selective breeding under highly controlled environments means outdoor adaptive traits were lost (read: pest/disease resistance, drought and stress tolerance, ect). It's not the plants' fault. It's not breeders' faults. It is what it is. However, don't expect to plant acres of Cali dispo hype strains outside and be successful. Add the complexity of states outright banning anything but indoor, or microbial tests that essentially prohibit outdoor. Add the perceived quality differences in grow styles ingrained in the culture and the consumer. THIS is why we desperately need genetic improvements. This is why we need S3 Genetics This is why we need #BetterCannabisThroughScience

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🌿 Let’s Talk About It! 🌿 How can we create more opportunities for small-scale and BIPOC farmers in the cannabis industry? 🌱 As the cannabis industry grows, accessibility remains a challenge, especially for underrepresented communities. From financial barriers to navigating regulatory hurdles, small-scale and BIPOC farmers often face an uphill battle. At BluRok Farm, we’re committed to finding solutions by advocating for inclusive policies, creating educational programs, and building networks to empower these farmers. 💡 How do you think we can make the cannabis space more inclusive and equitable? Let’s brainstorm together in the comments! 💬 Scan QR code to donate to support a Black owned farm! #LetsTalkAboutIt #BIPOCFarmers #InclusiveAgriculture #CannabisEquity #BluRokFarm

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If you’re serious about #cannabis #cultivation, you need to check out the latest episode of "Inside Cultivation." No fluff, just hard-hitting insights that can take your grow right to the unparalleled level! In these episodes, we’re tackling: The cold hard facts about #nutrient #solutions that actually work—no more guesswork! How the latest tech is changing the game for growers everywhere. Proven tactics to boost your yield and potency—because anything less is just unacceptable. This isn’t a casual listen; it’s your roadmap to dominating the #cannabis #industry. If you want to be at the top of your game, you need to absorb this knowledge and apply it. Let’s get real and start cultivating success like we mean it! #CannabisCultivation #AdvancedNutrients #InsideCultivation

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The #cannabisindustry seems to be interested in HubSpot!!! Love it! 💚 The cannabis industry had grown leaps and bounds since I joined back in 2016. (2016!!!!??? It can't be that long... can it? 🥺😱🧓) I have seen the industry go from hiring only stoners and burners, to hiring the top executives from other industries. No longer is cannabis business done on the couch. It's grown up, put an clean shirt, and at least works from the kitchen table 😅 With professionalism, comes the software to track, implement, and grow. HubSpot has been one of the many tools in my tech stack that have helped me grow business and keep the team on the same page. What features of #HubSpot do you and your team use the most? Do you use it for #B2B or #B2C? Are there any features you wish were better tailored to the cannabis industry? 🍃 What other software providers are in your trlech stack? 🥞

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What % of your cost/lb is energy usage? Energy Use Efficiency (g/kWh) needs to be a KPI Cultivators are judged on. We at DDH guarantee 99% of Cannabis cultivation businesses don't even track this metric. Cost per kWh ranges from $0.06 - $0.37. This range is massive and directly impacts your bottom line and should steer significant decisions in your system design and specifically your lighting selection and design. The redistribution of lighting in your production (not increasing but redistributing your current energy usage) can be a GAME CHANGER for your bottom line. With the same energy cost per square foot per year you can increase your yields (g/ft2/year) and the value of that yield (flower category ratio). This not only increases your energy use efficiency (g/kWh) but simultaneously reduces your cost/lb... living to fight another day ;). What do you think? #cannabis #cannabisgrowers #cannabisscience #sustainablecannabis #growers #horticulture #lighting #LED

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Curious about how cannabis truly interacts with our bodies? In this episode of the State of Craft podcast, we sit down with Kala Sanmartin for an in-depth look at the endocannabinoid system (ECS)—the complex network within us that plays a vital role in maintaining balance and well-being. Kala, a seasoned cannabis nurse, shares: - How the ECS works and why it’s essential for everything from mood to immune function. - Cannabis as medicine—exploring cannabinoids like THC and CBD in supporting health. - Patient-focused insights for those seeking safe, effective cannabis guidance. Whether you're a licensed producer, a healthcare professional, or simply curious about the science behind using cannabis medically, this episode offers valuable insights on using cannabis with intention and understanding. https://hubs.la/Q02X2-qd0 #CannabisScience #EndocannabinoidSystem #StateofCraftPodcast #CannabisEducation

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ICYMI: What are some benefits of adopting a standard starting point? Last week's 'How to Flourish in Cannabis' spoke with David Vaillencourt. As CEO of The GMP Collective and Co-Founder of S3 Collective, he creates essential frameworks for the industry. David bridges regulation, public health, and safety, collaborating with government and industry stakeholders. As Vice Chair of ASTM International’s Committee D37 on Cannabis, he leads the establishment of market-relevant standards. Episode 9: The Standards Debate: Are We Ready for National Cannabis Regulations? https://lnkd.in/gUPrjPK4 #Cannabis #CannabisStandards #Podcast

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Launching canned beverages allows you to tap into a rapidly expanding market, diversify your product offerings, and meet the evolving demands of today's consumers. Here's some wild statistics 😲 - Cannabis canned beverage market is expected to grow to $117B by 2032 - Ready-to-drink Coffee surging towards a projected $64.78 billion by 2032 - Hard Seltzer market, valued at $16.5B in 2023, is expected to more than quadruple by 2033 Beverage production can be daunting, but knowing where to start and how to optimize your procedures is the first step to tap into the explosive growth of canned beverages. If you're considering launching a craft beverage, check out the complete guide to production and packaging here. https://lnkd.in/eRRDG72Z

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Stay up-to-date on all things #cannabis, #hemp, and #cannabinoid regulations. Pamela Epstein, Chief Legal & Regulatory Officer at Terpene Belt Farms, is here to break down what it all means with a flavor focus in our new vodcast, Regulatory Rollup 🎙️🏛️🌿 In this debut episode, we learn why taking control of the narrative around flavoring in inhalable cannabinoid products is more important than ever. Regulators often don’t understand the crucial role of flavor. Too often, we see native cannabis flavor being conflated with artificial non-cannabis flavor — which is how flavor is used in advertising and marketing to be attractive to youth, as witnessed in the tobacco industry. This is evident with Florida’s proposed flavor ban, which for the first time, would have linked in the cannabinoid space the mere addition of any flavor to child attractiveness and risked setting a dangerous precedent for the rest of the country. Such language, once adopted by one jurisdiction, often spreads like wildfire. Recognizing the potential for Florida's action to have impacts comparable to the first tobacco flavor ban out of San Francisco, we took action. We invested in ensuring a different outcome in Florida. Our strategy included a lot of education around the natural flavor diversity in cannabis which is distinguishable from tobacco. We were able to work with the bill author and members of the Legislature to have the concerning language removed — a huge benefit of all cannabinoid actors and consumers 🏆 Subscribe on YouTube! https://lnkd.in/ewZXMZGa

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Summer is all but gone, yet we can make it last just a bit longer by revisiting the wholesale cannabis data for July. Each summary report is packed with flavor and will give us a valuable B2B overview. You’ll know how extracts did in California, what’s up with medical flower in Maine, and so much more. Click here to get the free reports - https://lnkd.in/gpRdQDFF #cannabisindustry #cannabisdata #cannabisindustrydata #wholesalecannabisdata #b2bcannabisdata #apextrading #cannabistech #cannabisreporting #july2024cannabisdata

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Been getting more inquiries lately about Cannabis/Hemp genotyping at LGC Biosearch Technologies and I’m happy to say we have a panel developed in part with genomic resources from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and with our industrial partners at Trilogene Seeds that’s currently functional and customizable! Using our patented FLEX-Seq technology, it’s suitable for marker assisted selection, trait mapping, genomic selection, and polyploidy detection. Currently using 12K loci, including dna extraction, SNP calling, and a PCA diversity plot on request, if you work with us, you get the latest traits with known phenotypes and we can downscale the data to fit your needs if you only want a few markers! Since FLEX Seq is so customizable, we have the lowest development fees on the market and can tailor our genetics pipeline to your phenohunting scheme. -Cold Tolerance -THC Yield -Insect Tolerance -Biomass Yield -Seed Yield -Terpene Production -Disease Resistances -Fiber Yield And more! Explore the heterosis effect with us as our customers develop new and better F1 cannabis hybrids through understanding our heterozygosity meter and diversity analysis. PS. One of our other top breeders at Humboldt Seed Company has been making waves in the news, go check them out too! https://lnkd.in/etcrJmX7 #Cannabis #NGS #Breeding #Hemp #Genetics #Genomics

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Registration for our #cannabis marketing live training series called Weed Doesn't Sell Itself just went live! We've got an exclusive discount for anyone who signs up this week. Click the link to learn more: https://bit.ly/4bsNHEY #CannabisCMO #cannabisindustry #cannabisbusiness #cannabisbrand #marketing #digitalmarketing #contentmarketing

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