Post Harvest Environments – Busting Myths, Taking Control, And Improving Profitability Post harvest is often an afterthought when planning a new facility and working in existing spaces. We struggle with variable climates and seasonal shifts. The key to controlling post-harvest is gaining an understanding of the physics at work in the drying, curing, and storage space. When we understand the relationship between temperature, dew point, and relative humidity we have the foundation on which to build and operate a sound post-harvest environment.
We’ll take a deep dive into the physics at work in the post-harvest environment and how to get control over conditions in this misunderstood and often neglected part of the cannabis industry. This presentation will review best practices for building out drying, curing, and storage space. We will also review the best materials to use when constructing a post-harvest space. Importantly, We’ll talk in some detail about how proper management in post-harvest can increase profitability, reduce waste, and ultimately produce superior cannabis.
Ed Wells, Vice President of Sales, VT Dry & Cure Technologies / Cannatrol
Ed Wells is a leading industry expert on cannabis post-harvest environmental control, and he takes great pride in helping cultivators dial in their processes to create superior cannabis products. A veteran of the HVAC industry, Ed’s knowledge of facility operations and systems guides his work at Cannatrol and is a critical aspect of the company’s high degree of customer satisfaction and retention. His understanding of the key factors that affect saleable yield and product safety—and the need for stable and controlled environments—are core factors in Cannatrol’s ongoing development and success. A native of Vermont, Ed still calls the Green Mountain State home and enjoys golfing and being outdoors when time permits.