Interview with Justin of Stoney Branch Farms
Interview with Justin of Stoney Branch Farms
Join us for an interview with Emerald Cup winning cultivator Justin of Stoney Branch Farms.
Justin Ward, a lifelong farmer with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from Western Illinois University, founded Stoney Branch Farms in 2018 alongside his wife, mother, stepfather, and brother. Located in Rushville, IL, Stoney Branch Farms is a national award-winning, 5th generation family farm known for its high-quality, organic hemp products. With over 10 years of cannabis cultivation experience, including 5 years specializing in hemp, Justin has led the farm to become a leader in the Illinois hemp industry. His expertise in cultivation facility design, organic soil chemistry, and environmental system management has been instrumental in producing premium hemp flower. Under Justin’s leadership, Stoney Branch Farms won 1st place for CBD flower at the 2023 High Times and Emerald Cup. Dedicated to education and innovation, the farm collaborates with local colleges, hosts hands-on labs and tours, and advocates for hemp regulatory reform
Very informative ,thank you guys for all the free Info and Tips ,it greatly helps farms to get better and more efficient ❤
Hey Scott and Sara!! Great to see you wildkats!!
I love seeing the LSO Crescive Method done on a commercial level! So inspiring!
Thanks for sharing Justin!!!
LFG🔥🌱💚🙌🏾
Beautiful! Very inspirational. I really appreciate the information and insight. Thank you all for sharing!
Eco Witt moisture meters are amazing they always read a little lower than my blue lab pulse I actually think they are more accurate. My biology thrives if I follow their reading more than the blue lab. They also give you real time readings, alarms for low moisture and high moisture stats and graphs.
I wish I was in your shoes getting my hands into the good soil. It smells so rich. I’m happy for your success and enjoyment.
I was wondering, you didn’t get a soil biology assessment for every moisture reading?
Did Justin say if they are 4 plants per 4×4 cell? I know he mentioned 2 per cell for the moms. Wanted to know about his foliar use anything out of the ordinary he’s noticed that’s worked for him or kind of sprayer for foliar nutrition. Any sort of ipm strategies? Biggest hurdle as a living soil grower? I do think he touched on that just not being confident knowing how it all works. Ohhh yea last one: do you or Justin notice variety specific moisture content? Can that be broke down into kush, haze, hybrid type of category? or is your experience with the moisture content variations mostly environmental and cultural practices?
sorry i missed the live , congrats on the cup wins stoney branch !!!! this is a great video very informational , do you have a recommendation on placement for incense or a fog machine to see air flow ? thanks for the visuals it helps pit things into perspective