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Committee Insights | 9.28.21 | Conscious Cultivation through Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

In this edition of our NCIA Committee Insights series originally aired on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 we were joined by members of our Cannabis Cultivation Committee for a deep dive into Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for hemp and cannabis growers.

More than just a buzzword, IPM is a method for preventing and mitigating damage caused by insects and diseases. Since cannabis cultivators are prohibited from using most pest control products available to flower and vegetable growers, a comprehensive IPM program is vital for commercial growers to maintain a healthy crop and a profitable business. Our panelists defined the overarching principles of IPM and provide specific steps that growers can take today to build an effective pest management program for their crops.

Learning Objectives

Definition of IPM and the related concepts behind it;
1) appropriate beneficial insects
2) timing with other regular pesticide applications
3) facility set up
4) cultural practices and how they affect your other practices like defoliation, air movement
5) employee safety, restricted entry interval, allergies, MSDS awareness
6) pest and disease prevention and treatment
7) contamination prevention methods

Panelists:

Ryan Douglas
Cannabis Growth Consultant
Ryan Douglas Cultivation, LLC

Jesse Porter
Inspire Transpiration Solutions

Scott Sirles
Life Force Permaculture

Hanna Brand
Owner
Autumn Brands

Shouhua Wang, Ph.D.
State Plant Pathologist
Nevada Department of Agriculture

Marguerite Bolt
Hemp Extension Specialist
Purdue University

Filipa Sousa Nunes
Integrated Pest Management Expert
Portugal

Webinar Recording: Policy Council Conversations – Sustainable Cannabis Cultivation

In case you missed it, watch this webinar recording from Wednesday, April 22 to Celebrate Earth Day with NCIA. Learn about the environmental impacts of the cannabis industry and the sustainable best management practices that can be implemented for green operations.

You’ll get a sneak peek into NCIA’s upcoming white paper focused on sustainability in the cannabis industry, and learn from your peers by hearing from four sustainable cannabis cultivators: Terrapin Care Station, Native Roots, LivWell, and Cascade High.

Panelists:
Kaitlin Urso
Environmental Protection Specialist
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Emily Long
Communications & Marketing Consultant
Rocky Mountain Reagents, Inc.

Sarah Davis
CEO
S.R.D. Consulting, LLC

Peter Marcus
Communications Director
Terrapin Care Station

Brandon Rhea
Compliance Officer and Sustainability Co-Chair
Native Roots

James Schwartz
CEO
Cascade High Organics

NCIA’s #IndustryEssentials webinar series are crafted for cannabis business owners highlighting the insight and expertise of NCIA members, NCIA staff, as well as regulatory and legal experts.

To us, webinars arenʻt just about getting some big-name talking heads on a Zoom call. Itʻs about giving you insights you canʻt find anywhere else, from experts who will surprise and delight you with their in-depth knowledge on relevant industry topics. Thatʻs why we have created our NCIA #IndustryEssentials webinar series. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be rolling out a variety of programs under this umbrella which will allow us to provide you timely, engaging, and essential education when you need it most.

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