🎙 In this episode of ‘Under the Microscope with Jenny’, host Jenny Germano welcomes Jeremy Shechter, founder of Open Source Horticulture, who shares his extensive experience in cannabis and horticulture. The conversation covers Jeremy's unique background in aquaponics, the key principles for cultivation, common pitfalls in facility design, the importance of staff satisfaction, and the future of cultivating cannabis. They also discuss practical aspects like preventative equipment maintenance, biosecurity in facility design and the critical role of structured communication in managing a successful cultivation operation. This episode is packed with valuable tips for both new and experienced cannabis operators.

🌿 Our Host: Jenny Germano, Founder of ICS Consulting
🌎 ICS Consulting: https://www.icsconsultingservice.com

🌿Our Guest: Jeremy Shechter, founder of Open Source Horticulture
🌎 https://opensourcehorticulture.com

⏰ Timecodes ⏰

01:06 Jeremy's Background in Horticulture and Cannabis
02:10 Aquaponics and Cultivation Philosophy
03:26 Facility Design and Operational Efficiency
17:14 Balancing Creative Vision with Operational Realities
21:10 Importance of Employee Satisfaction in Cultivation
27:54 Team Dynamics in Cannabis Cultivation
29:17 Importance of Structure and Goals
30:19 Meaningful Employee Incentives
33:47 Communication in Cultivation Operations
38:53 Preventative Maintenance in Cultivation Facilities
45:12 The Future of Cultivating Cannabis
50:03 Final Thoughts & Wrap Up