In today's episode of Grow Sessions, Jason Hadley from FILTR teams up with Tony to delve into the intricacies of microbial control in the cannabis industry with a focus on creating clean spaces for your cannabis facility in the segment titled " Clearing the Air: Cultivating Clean Spaces for Your Cannabis Facility.”

As the cannabis industry experiences increasing legalization and regulation, the significance of microbial control cannot be overstated. Join us as we explore the world of cannabis cultivation, emphasizing the necessity of rigorous mold compliance testing before products reach the market.

Topics covered in this episode include the crucial aspects of air quality, the role of air systems and movement, the importance of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), the significance of SOPs, routine maintenance for seamless operations, root cause analysis for identifying air quality issues, standards for constructing and designing a sanitary facility, industry benchmarks like ASTM, and predictions on FDA regulations post-federal legalization of cannabis.

Stay tuned as we navigate through the complexities of microbial control in the cannabis sector, offering insights that promise to shape a safer and cleaner future for cannabis cultivators worldwide.

About Jason Hadley, FILTR

Playing all positions on the field, Jason started as trimmer and fell in love with the industry, further developing his commercial cultivation skills and experience. Personally, living the pain points all growers experience, his natural desire to help others landed him at FILTR, where he learned the how and why of cleaning from a Food and Pharma perspective. Earning a HACCP certificate from Rutgers University Food Innovation Center and professionally certified in Pharma cGMP through Biopharma Institute, Jason serves licensed commercial operators as a Sales Engineer with FILTR air purification and translates microbe control know-how from Pharma to Cannabis so that growers can implement cleaner operations and a enjoy a higher likelihood they’ll consistently meet their state’s microbe compliance mandates.

If you have any questions, you can reach Jason Hadley at jhadley@golighthouse.com

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