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Designing and Growing Cannabis in Large Scale Facilities

Designing and Growing Cannabis in Large Scale Facilities

Presentation

Nowadays the production of medicinal cannabis is switching from indoor facilities to greenhouses. The advantages of using natural sources such as light are large and drastically reduces energy consumption. There are also challenges, controlling the climate in a greenhouse requires different techniques and growth strategy.

 

The presentation will be focusing on climate control and plant behaviour, we will talk about growing strategies.

We will discuss subjects as:
Humidity control and temperature, Light, screens, irrigation/water management.

We will mainly focus on the climate and how that increases production and keeping plants more healthy.

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Grow-Op From The Ground Up: Successful Cultivation Facilities, Design, Construction & Occupancy

Panel Discussion

An industry is born, and it just got real. “Compassion growers” who started with a few lights are suddenly in the commercial game with thousands of them. A plant that seemed easy to grow when you were dealing with a dozen, requires high-tech lighting, irrigation and systems engineering when you’re working out of a full warehouse. There are a handful of go-to companies with top-to-bottom facility expertise in facility creation and management. They’ve seen major successes and brutal mistakes, and, in this panel, they’ll share insights that could set you up from the ground up.

Moderator: Megan Henderson, TheGrowthOp.com

 

Environmental Permitting for Greenhouse Operations

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Environmental permitting of greenhouse operations can be a significant task, and one that producers considering this market should have an appreciation for. This presentation will discuss the regulatory framework around Water, Sewage, and Air permitting for Greenhouse facilities, who the approval agencies are, what they are looking for, and what timelines can be associated with getting permits in place.

 

Nano-Cannabis: The Future of Medical and Edible Marijuana

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The commercialization of medical and edible cannabis are limited by the current delivery and consumption methods. The plant oil extracts are hydrophobic in nature, which limits their application in water-based systems. Furthermore, cannabis oils have a very low oral bioavailability. Nanotechnology is a promising strategy address theses issues. There are two different approaches to produce nano-sized oil droplet in water phase. A mechanical approach in which high shear or high intensity ultrasound waves are used to breakdown oil droplets to 100-500 nm. However, this approach is energy-intensive and the finished products are not stable in long term. Microemulsions are the most advanced approach for creating stable, nano-sized droplets (10-100 nm), water-soluble and bioavailable products. A team of U of T researchers have developed a delivery system made with FDA-approved ingredients that can enhance the absorption of drugs 4 folds. Therefore, 1/4 drug per dose is needed compared to conventional methods and hence it is a cost-saving strategy. The platform can also be used to extract cannabis oil from the plant tissues much more effective than using the traditional solvents.

 

Tissue Culture: Quality Assurance to Maintain a Healthy Cannabis Supply Chain

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A crucial and often underestimated aspect of the cannabis industry is the necessity for a clean, efficient supply chain. In industries such as food production and drug development, Quality Assurance systems are used to ensure established standards are met throughout the supply chain. GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), ISO (International Organization for Standards), and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) are all QA systems that have been developed to maintain quality, mitigate risk at potential failure points, and improve consumer safety. With the exploding demand for CBD, THC, and other cannabinoid-based products, there is a significant need for QA systems throughout the cannabis supply chain.

The challenge with implementing a QA system starts at the very beginning of the supply chain. The potential for disease to wipe out a harvest, or for plant material to be deemed unsuitable for human consumption due to pesticide use, can significantly set back growers, processors, and manufacturers throughout the supply chain. Tissue culture is one of several tools used to support a reliable QA system for early stage plants at the beginning of a cannabinoid-based product lifecycle. Tissue culture is used to propagate plants in a sterile environment, remove pathogens, and maintain the highest quality nursery standards with certified disease-free, pesticide-free, genetically consistent plants. This process ensures that plants do not carry on diseases and hereditary defects, creating a strong foundation for large scale production of uniform product.

 

Good Neighbours: Cannabis Scent Control Regulations

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Cannabis scent control regulations present a unique challenge for entrepreneurs that might be otherwise unfamiliar with the engineering required to meet regulatory standards. Dan Gustafik, President and Founder of Hybrid Tech, will provide an overview of relevant scent control regulations and the techniques and equipment which can help ensure that your facility meets and exceeds requirements

 

 

Natural Insect Control: Prevention The Key to Success For Your Bio Control Program

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Prevention of pests can be the key to managing your crop successfully and yes this can be done using beneficial insects.  The key pests for medical crops are Spider mite, Thrips and Fungus gnats, all of these pests have beneficial insects that can be established on the plants or in the soil to help manage them.  This seminar will explore the use of beneficial insects preventively and the role of monitoring in your crop. Beneficial insects should be considered an insurance policy for your crop!

 

Bright Ideas: What Light-Science is Revealing About LED, HPS, HID & Yield

Panel Discussion

In Drug War days, scientists could only do “Reefer Madness” research. Now we’re seeing the first peer-reviewed scientific research into cannabis yields and growth techniques, as colleges and universities train the a generation of legal cultivators. Among these: Laval University, which has partnered with Green Seal to research the ROI between various lighting products. This session will reveal the first round of results of the largest lighting experiment ever conducted (500 plants from eight companies), comparing the ROI between horticulture LEDs, regular LEDs and HPS (High Pressure Sodium lights). It’ll follow up with a discussion of the future of grow-lighting, growth tips and the part natural light could play.

Moderator: James Eaves, Laval University

 

Probiotics and BioStimulants for Loud and Proud Cannabis

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A rapid rise in cannabis literacy has increased consumer attention to the importance of a robust cannabinoid and terpene profile.  Whether using soil or a soilless mix, growers are benefiting from the inclusion of various soil microbes and “foods” to heighten the plant response in the production of secondary metabolites like cannabinoids and terpenes.  Join Dr. Av Singh on best practices of matching the microorganism to what your plant needs and what your grower wants.

 

Beyond Growing: It’s Complicated

Panel Discussion

As the industry expands rapidly what other business issues and developments should licensed producers be considering? Get an update from a cross-section of seasoned advisors on trending advancements required to remain competitive.

Moderator: Samantha Roman, Credible Cannabis Consulting