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From Chef to Humboldt Grower

From Chef to Humboldt Grower

by | Apr 15, 2016 | Season 1, The Real Dirt Podcast Episodes

Brian Barfield

Humboldt Integrated Cannabis

Brian Barfield is a long time friend and colleague of Chip Baker. Brian was a professional chef for 25 years before getting into the cannabis industry at Humboldt Integrated Cannabis.

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Chip Baker lights one up with Brian Barfield who is recently transitioning from the culinary world as a chef to the cannabis industry as the man at Humboldt Integrated Cannabis. Listen to his story about how he successfully integrated into the new booming cannabis industry in Northern California.

How to Build a Horticulture Supply Empire

How to Build a Horticulture Supply Empire

by | Apr 1, 2016 | Season 1, The Real Dirt Podcast Episodes

Steve Gieder

Founder, Northcoast Horticulture Supply

Steve Gieder studied Horticulture at Williamson Trade School. He is the founder and owner of Northcoast Horticulture Supply, established in 2002, with currently four locations and ecommerce, which represents two percent of the national gardening retail market. Steve is also the Founder of Humboldt Wholesale, a nationwide distributor of garden products which shaped the digital ballast market and introduced the US to House & Garden nutrient line, which became the leading cannabis cultivator’s #1 choice. Steve also devised application rates for agricultural cannabis production and purchased House and Garden Van de Swann nutrient company. Steve is also co-founder of Humboldt Green, a consulting company with an emphasis on building bridges between government, business, and community. The Humboldt Green team develops client solutions for planning, design, permitting, compliance, marketing, and branding with a commitment to sustainability.

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On this episode of The Real Dirt, Chip hangs out with Steve Gieder, an old friend and expert in the industry from Northern California. Steve is the founder of Northcoast Horticulture Supply, Humboldt Wholesale and a long list of other pro cannabis organizations, dispensaries, consulting business, and community building associations. What makes Steve so unique besides his amazing business ventures, is that he is also a political/social activist and has worked hard to build up his community in California. Steve is a true enthusiast cannabis entrepreneur!  Fire it up with Chip and Steve as they talk about the journey Steve has been on, the cannabis business in California, and the political activism it takes to make change in our system.

The Future of Cannabis Cultivation

The Future of Cannabis Cultivation

by | Mar 19, 2016 | Season 1, The Real Dirt Podcast Episodes

Drunken Managers

Managers, Cultivate Colorado

Jacob is originally from the heart of the Emerald Triangle, Arcata California, but has called his home Denver since 2009. He has been an active member of the cannabis community from an early age in Humboldt County and  appreciates the finest cannabis the world has to offer.

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On this episode of The Real Dirt, Chip hangs out with three of the managers from Cultivate Colorado, the largest indoor horticulture supplier in the galaxy, based in Denver, Colorado.  Listen in as Darryl, Jay- J and Jacob discuss the industry, where it has been, where it is headed and all points in between. These guys have a unique take on it all as they are truly insiders, running grow stores and attending trade shows, they have day to day interaction with growers from the major cannabis operations to the small farmer.