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Craft First, A Discussion on Cannabis Breeding and Genetics
Episode 4 – June 27, 2024
Join us on Thursday, June 27, 2024, from 6 to 8 PM EST for a roundtable discussion on cannabis breeding and genetics. Hear from Vermont and out-of-state breeders as they discuss beginner-to-advanced topics. Learn about the genetics behind popular strains, contemporary hybrids, landrace and heirloom strains, different breeding techniques, terminology, and more. Bring your questions! There will be a moderated QA throughout the discussion.
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Episode Panel
Episode Host
Anjaneya Mountain Medicine
Vermont has a long history of legacy cannabis, and Anjaneya Mountain Medicine (AMM) is a preservationist based in Vermont that is intent on preserving high-quality, spiritual, rare, and heirloom cannabis in the tradition of the Greener Mountain Boys, AMM carries on the tradition. Learn more about AMM on Instagram →
Florist VT
Dividing his time between Vermont and Hawaii, Florist is a long time cultivator and breeder of boutique cannabis, and a steward of compost and soil. Visit the Florist VT website →
Forbins Finest
Forbins Finest is a well-known Vermont legacy operator who successfully joined the regulated adult-use marketplace producing connoisseur grade cannabis and cannabis products, grown utilizing renewable inputs and environmentally responsible practices. Visit the Forbins Finest website →
Freeborn Selections
Mean Gene from Mendocino of Freeborn Selections breeds cup winning strains like Rootbeer Freeze, Cherry Limeade, Grape Lime Skunk, Cherry West and Limepop Kush. The creations of Mean Gene from Mendocino come from the heart of the Emerald Triangle. Visit the Freeborn Selections website →
High Pines Cultivation
High Pines Cultivation is the culmination of a lifetime of horticultural passion. We see the popularity of hemp Wellness products as a opportunity to share our passion for cultivation and growing., meeting rigorous social, environmental and accountability standards for customers. Visit the High Pines Cultivation website →
Rebel Grown
Rebel Grown stands for those who live and preserve the cannabis lifestyle. We are not mild enthusiasts—we are the rebels of the past with a lifelong dedication to our craft. Visit the Rebel Grown website →
Sherpa Seeds
Since 2014, Sherpa Seeds has been committed to providing growers with the strongest resources possible to grow some of the most sought after genetics. Sherpa Seeds is a Vermont institution in the realm of legacy cannabis and breeding. Learn more about Sherpa Seeds on Instagram →
Vermont New Heirloom
Vermont New Heirloom offers heirloom, landrace, and IBL preservation genetics with Vermont-proof selections for the unique climate and region of the Northeast, breeding strictly organic outdoors and producing unique hybrids from the ground up. Visit the Vermont New Heirloom website →
What is Craft First?
Craft First is an online discussion series on cannabis in Vermont, with local business leaders, farmers, product makers, breeders, hash makers, policymakers, and more. Craft First events are live-streamed on Zoom for free to the public and often include a Q&A session after the discussion. We hope to hold these discussions fairly regularly, with topics ranging from policy and public affairs issues to agriculture, business, skill-sharing, and more. If you wish to participate as a panelist in a Craft First event, or have an idea for a future episode, send us an email.