In this episode, I sit down with Dane Herbst—better known as Boof—the mastermind behind CannaBudGrow’s premium medicinal cannabis. As Head of Cultivation, Dane isn’t just growing plants; he’s shaping an industry, setting new quality standards, and ensuring patients get the best medicine possible. We talk about cultivation challenges, global cannabis markets, and what it takes to thrive in an evolving space. Plus, as always I put Dane in the hot seat with some wild rapid-fire questions!

In this episode, we cover a lot of topics including:

* Rapid Fire (1:30)

* Who is Dane Herbst (6:35)

* Where did Dane’s cannabis journey start(7:43)

* Challenges of growing cannabis in South Africa for a pharmaceutical market (9:08)

* The fine art of consistency (12:07)

* Why a hydro setup vs soil setup (13:40)

* Was it more difficult to first set up in South Africa or enter the Australian market? (15:17)

* Differences between what patients want in South Africa vs Australia (17:15)

* Eco-friendly farming practices (20:36)

* Surprising challenges along the way (23:59)

* Cannabis conversations out in the wild and with family (25:55)

* Boundry pushing ideas (31:26)

* Green (Legacy) genetics (33:33)

* Rethinking how to start “fresh” (37:00)

* CannaBudGrow’s plans for 2025 (39:53)

* Dane’s call to action (41:48)

Where to Dane:

* Email [email protected]

* @boof_enshmirtz on Instagram

Where to find me:

* @AusCannaReviews on SubStack

* @AusCannaReviews on Instagram

* @AusCannaReviews on Twitter/X

* Email [email protected]

* Buy Me A Coffee/AusCannaPodcast

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