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(Continued from page 30) converts an ordinary greenhouse into a production powerhouse that doesn’t require workers to be present 24/7. An engineered light deprivation system that works in harmony with the greenhouse system as a whole is the most effective piece of equipment a cannabis producer can invest in to achieve their lowest cost per gram. Some grow operations have seen a 9:1 return on investment within the fi rst year of incorporating an engineered light deprivation system. A return of this magnitude is uncommon when it comes to other cultivation methods. Staying ahead of competition is everything in the can- nabis industry, so getting off on the right foot immense- ly improves the likelihood of business success. Canna- bis producers know perhaps better than most growers that time is money. As more states obtain commercial licenses to grow, it’s crucial for growers spanning all regions to adapt to maintain the edge on competition. Automated light deprivation systems that have been engineered for a specifi c grow op not only provide precision photoperiod control, they also free up labor so growers can focus their energy on maximizing their profi ts. Suggested Vendor Alpine Series greenhouse from Gro-Tech Systems is manufactured for commercial grow operations that need the capacity and fl exibility to grow at scale.  Unlike other greenhouses, the automated light deprivation system was designed fi rst and had the structure designed around it.  This makes the light dep system the core of the structure and gives growers the advantages of environmentally controlled indoor cultivation without the challenges of traditional greenhouses. For more information visit Gro-Techsystems.com. Jessica Batchelor is a content writer for Grow- Span (Growspan.com) and has a keen interest in horticulture and how it is affected by new technology Will Kacheris is a Cannabis Specialist for Grow- Span Greenhouse Structures. With a bachelor’s in Agricultural Operations Management and a master’s in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer- ing, he applies sound agricultural principals to the industry, allowing growers to establish sound businesses and maximum profi ts. LIQUID ROOTING HORMONE • Choice of professional plant propagators • Roots everything from hardwoods to succulents • As low as 5 cents per 100 cuttings EASY TO USE TM DIP’N GROW, INC. ® Clackamas, Oregon 97015-1888 Toll Free: 866-347-6476 • FAX [phone] email:[email protected] www.dipngrow.com Distributor Inquiries Welcome 34 • Professional Marijuana Grower Available in 3 convenient sizes for the professional nurseryman and the home gardener at leading nursery supply outlets. November/December 2018