Growing With North Carolina Farms

By North Carolina Farms, Inc

A podcast for growers in the greenhouse industry. We discuss plants, people, and processes to help you be more profitable.... more

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The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.

Growing With North Carolina Farms episodes:

June 11, 2020USDA Regulations: Testing Requirements and 2020 Growing Strategies For Industrial Hemp
Welcome back to Growing With North Carolina Farms! In Episode 6 we interview John Kerns from New Bloom Labs with a focus on USDA regulations and testing requirements for 2020.
Some of the highlights include:
What is the DEA's role in overseeing labs?
What are the testing standards relating to total THC?
How does this affect growing strategies and harvest times?
What is the future of cannabinoid research?
How can you be a pioneer in the changing landscape of cannabis?
Grab a cup of coffee and get comfortable. You’re about to listen in to a 20 minute conversation filled with regulatory wisdom from:
Mick– One of our owners, and our Director of Business Strategy
John Kerns- CEO of New Bloom Labs in Chattanooga, TN
If you aren’t able to listen, we’ve provided the full transcript at North Carolina Farms, Inc.
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16min
May 13, 2020Understanding Terpene Profiles- An Interview with New Bloom Labs
Welcome back to Growing With North Carolina Farms! In Episode 5 we interview Natalie Siracusa from New Bloom Labs with a focus on terpene profiles, how to take a good sample, and what beneficial properties different terpenes bring to your hemp.
Some of the highlights include:
What should you look for on a terpene report?
Is there a market for extracted terpenes?
How do you cut and dry the perfect sample for terpene testing?
What are the different terpene analytes and what are their aromatics and properties?
How do you read the measurements on a report, and what do all those acronyms mean?
How does Natalie view the "future of terpenes"?
Grab a cup of coffee and get comfortable. You’re about to listen in to a practical, actionable 30-minute conversation filled with terpene profile wisdom from:
Mick– One of our owners, and our Director of Business Strategy
Natalie- Laboratory Director for New Bloom Labs in Chattanooga, TN
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34min
May 06, 2020How to Test Your Hemp Like A Pro
Welcome back to Growing With North Carolina Farms! In Episode 4 we interview Jeff Sullivan from New Bloom Labs with a focus on hemp compliance, preparing your test sample, mailing your hemp safely, and other best practices.
Some of the highlights include:
How do you cut and prepare a hemp sample to get the most accurate readings?
How do you mail your hemp without it getting damaged or confiscated?
What happens once your hemp gets to the lab?
What is hemp compliance and what do those lab certifications mean?
What’s the difference between total THC and Delta-9-THC?
How do you vet a COA?
What are microbial testing and mycotoxin testing options, and are they right for you?
Grab a cup of coffee and get comfortable. You’re about to listen in to a practical, actionable 30-minute conversation filled with hemp wisdom from:
Mick– One of our owners, and our Director of Business Strategy
Jeff- Director of Sales for New Bloom Labs in Chattanooga, TN
If you aren’t able to listen, we’ve provided the full transcript at North Carolina Farms, Inc.
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32min
April 29, 2020 Marketing in the Time of COVID-19

In our first episode of Growing With North Carolina Farms, we discuss marketing amidst COVID-19. We sat down with three of our marketing experts to get their take on what businesses can and should be doing during this time.
See more information at our blog: North Carolina Farms, Inc
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27min
April 29, 2020Leading Through Times of Crisis- Part 2
Welcome back to Growing With North Carolina Farms! In Episode 2 (Leading Through Times of Crisis- Part 1), we discussed how to lead through a crisis by analyzing and optimizing our processes. In Episode 3 (Leading Through Times of Crisis- Part 2), we focus on personnel, communication, and how to deal with stress.
Some of the highlights include:
How do we keep our employees safe in times of crisis?
How can we get creative to keep staff safe?
How can we keep as many people employed as possible?
What type of communication style is best during a crisis?
How can you manage personal stress that you can lead from a place of strength rather than weakness?
How can you use facts and metrics to keep yourself grounded?
What type of impact does empathy and recognition for a job well done have on your employees?
Grab a cup of coffee and get comfortable. You’re about to listen in to a valuable 30-minute conversation filled with leadership wisdom from:
Mick– One of our owners, and our Director of Business Strategy
Jeremy- Our Director of Operations, a current Town Councilman, and former Fire Chief
Josh– Owner and Operator of a Chick-fil-A in Columbus, Ohio
Get the full transcript at North Carolina Farms Inc.
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36min
April 29, 2020Leading Through Times of Crisis- Part 1
In Episode 2, we discuss how to lead through a crisis by analyzing and optimizing our processes. Some of the highlights include:
What is the difference between managing a crisis and leading through a crisis?
What is tunnel vision, and why is it dangerous?
What processes can we put in place to stay focused on the important, not just the urgent?
How can delegation save our sanity?
How do you manage crisis in the here and now, while still planning for the future?
How can you be more prepared for crisis in the future?
How do you stay true to your core values or mission statement during crisis?
See the full transcript at North Carolina Farms.
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38min

FAQs about Growing With North Carolina Farms:

How many episodes does Growing With North Carolina Farms have?

The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.