Inside Ozadia Ep. 16 - Mark and Christian discuss brewing teas for use in cannabis cultivation. They go over actively aerated compost teas (AACT), liquid biological amendments and horticultural extracts that do not require aeration, vermicompost and leachate, the importance of water quality, and end by encouraging experimentation with a start small, learn, and scale up approach. 

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Inside Ozadia Ep. 15 - Plant sap analysis is a burgeoning technology in plant science. Here we present some of the common questions many growers face when considering plant sap analysis, and try to provide a clear and concise answer for the audience. We also discuss some of the advantages and drawbacks of plant sap analysis, basics of sample collection, prep and shipping, and how to get the most value from your tests!

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Inside Ozadia Ep. 14 - Steve Groff joins us for a discussion focused on cover crops and hemp production. We go in-depth on some of techniques Steve has developed for integrating cover crop utilization with field-scale hemp cultivation, talk about a few of the specific cover crops Steve recommends, what Steve and his farm have planned for the upcoming year, and we get to learn more about Steve's recent book, "The Future-Proof Farm: Changing Mindsets In A Changing World," and the farm's new CBD brand, Cedar Meadow Farm. 

Steve's website: www.stevegroff.com

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Inside Ozadia Ep. 13 - Christian Young interviews Dr. Carla Garzon, K.H. Littlefield Professor of Plant Science at Delaware Valley University (DVU).   

Dr. Garzon is currently overseeing the new industrial hemp program at DVU, including teaching and research. They discuss her background in Plant Pathology, past research, as well as the new hemp program at DVU and the opportunities it will provide students.  

"Dr. Garzon is a highly published scholar and a dedicated teacher. She has taught and conducted research at Oklahoma State University since 2008, rising from assistant professor to associate professor to professor. Prior to that, she taught at The College of Wooster and conducted postdoctoral research at Ohio State University and Penn State.  Her work has been published more than 20 times in peer-reviewed journals, as well as in extension and outreach publications. Dr. Garzon is a member of several professional organizations, including the International Society for Plant Pathology and the American Phytopathological Society, and she has served as a reviewer for numerous scientific journals." - excerpt from Dr. Garzon's delval.edu bio   

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Inside Ozadia Ep. 12 - Mark and Christian discuss the various factors and options regarding container selection for planting. Topics include considerations when selecting containers for biologically-active plant nutrition, plastic nursery containers, fabric and air pots, soil blocks, and the environmental impact of traditional "plasticulture."   

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Inside Ozadia Ep. 11 - Mark and Christian talk with Alex Duran, Supply Chain Manager, a multi-state cannabis brand. We gain Alex's perspective on flower quality, aspects he considers when sourcing flower, types of cultivation, future for the cannabis industry and branding, and much more. 

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Inside Ozadia Ep. 10 - With multiple states having just approved some form of Cannabis legalization during the 2020 election, Mark and Christian share some of their thoughts around how this will impact the industry.

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Inside Ozadia Ep. 9 - Mark and Christian discuss the soil microbiome and it's relation to cultivation, how it can be managed, and how a biological approach to crop production varies from conventional agriculture in regards to a healthy soil microbiome. 

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Inside Ozadia Ep. 8 - Mark and Christian discuss various "model/analog" plants for Cannabis cultivation and commercial production. Tomato morphology, hop familial similarity, and grape cultivation intensity are compared to cannabis. 

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Inside Ozadia Ep. 7 - Christian and Mark discuss various aspects of cannabis compliance testing.They touch on what is tested for on/in cannabis products, state-by-state variability in regulations, questions they ask at the dispensary, the need for consumer self-education, and some guiding thoughts to consider before making a purchase. Thanks for joining us!

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