AROYA Office Hours LIVE

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AROYA opens the mics for your crop steering and cultivation questions.

  1. 2025-08-15

    [AUDIO only] Office Hours LIVE Episode 143: Expert Insights From Detroit

    In Episode 143, host Cian is joined by expert guests Jason Van Leuven, Director of Applied Technology at AROYA, and Jeff Hegyi, Director of Cultivation at Xotic Brandz in Detroit. This week, we’re peeling back the curtain on cultivation operations that span both single-tier and double-stack rooms—giving you real-world insights that could help you save money and boost your yields. Jeff shares his hands-on experience managing a mixed facility with a wide range of cultivars and multi-tiered setups, highlighting the nuts and bolts of sensor density, placement strategies, and practical data collection, no matter your budget. If you’ve ever wondered about the real-world impact of heat stratification in multi-tier rooms, how to steer multiple strains at scale, or how nuanced sensor data can elevate your crop steering, this episode’s for you. Plus, the team tackles listener questions on dialing in your environment, avoiding mold during heavy bulking phases, the realities of market compression, and why sharing knowledge—not gatekeeping—is the future of successful cannabis cultivation. 00:00 Sensor Placement in Multi-Tier Setups03:20 Optimizing Costs with Sensor Investment09:35 Adaptive Sensor Deployment Strategies12:13 Optimizing Sensor Data for Cultivation14:50 Cultivar Monitoring and Adjustments19:39 Cultivation Issues with Gas Strains21:41 Managing Light and Nutrient Levels26:51 Optimizing Plant Growth Conditions28:22 Avoiding Mold in LED Grow Rooms32:06 Preventing Pathogen Spread in Plants37:01 Plants Outgrowing Trellis Nets Rapidly40:14 Sustaining Success in Cultivation43:03 Innovative Community Advancing Plant Science47:01 Market Saturation and Survival Strategy51:31 Market Trends and Challenges54:30 Conversation Highlights with Jeff Hegyi

    56 min
  2. 2025-07-03

    [AUDIO only] Office Hours LIVE Ep. 140: Genetics, R&D, and Scaling Cookies with Jonah Carrington

    In episode 140, hosts Cian Sullivan and Jason Van Leuven, Director of Applied Technology at AROYA, are joined by special guest Jonah Carrington, Director of Genetics and R&D for Cookies Humboldt and One Log. Jonah takes us behind the scenes at one of the most diverse and innovative operations in the country, sharing the journey from humble beginnings to building a state-of-the-art genetic hub that drives Cookies' nationwide expansion. From construction and operational challenges in rural Humboldt to the technical nuances of genetic preservation, R&D, and adapting to changing industry demands, Jonah gives an honest look at what it takes to maintain efficiency, accountability, and a strong company culture—while keeping every piece of equipment (and plant) running at its best. We dig into everything from scaling production and developing new strains for both flower and hash to the importance of leveraging data (including AROYA’s advanced crop steering sensors) for repeatable success across different cultivation environments. Along the way, you'll get insights on the realities of tourism myths, market optimism, and why a dedicated, empowered team is the heart of top-tier operations. 00:00 Career Change Leads to Unexpected Journey05:16 From Indoor Growing to Farming11:17 "Promote Within: Value of Internal Talent"17:53 Building Accountability-Driven Culture25:40 Insights on Strain Yields and Processing31:42 Optimizing Strain Analysis with Sensors38:01 Embracing Technology in Agriculture42:41 Early Challenges in Business Focus48:21 Legal Industry: Social Adoption Misconceptions53:18 Evolving and Educating in Industry57:13 "If You Build It" Optimism

    1h 5m

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