What Commercial Growers Can Learn from Coastal Sun | Episode 30

Watch the latest Inside Cultivation episode to discover how regenerative organic farming is reshaping commercial cannabis—and why one California company refused to compromise, even when the industry did.

Eljay sits down with Darren Story, Co-Founder and CFO of Coastal Sun, California's largest regenerative organic cannabis producer. 

From rebuilding abandoned greenhouses to helping create one of the state's leading OCAL-certified brands, Darren shares the philosophy, challenges, and long-term thinking behind growing cleaner cannabis.
In this insightful episode, you'll discover:

• Why regenerative organic cultivation is about building healthier plants—not relying on more inputs
  
  
• How stronger soil biology naturally reduces pest pressure and improves plant resilience
  
  
• The real challenges of scaling organic cannabis production commercially
  
  
• Why Coastal Sun believes quality and affordability can exist together
  
  
• How OCAL certification is educating consumers about cleaner cannabis
  
  
• Why cultivating for the long term beats chasing short-term profits
  
  
• The surprising similarities between organic cannabis and premium food production
  
  
• How beneficial insects, healthy soil, and biodiversity replace traditional chemical approaches
  
  
• Why educating retailers and consumers remains one of the industry's biggest challenges
  
  
• Darren's advice for growers looking to build businesses that last for generations—not just market cycles
  
  

Whether you're cultivating at home, managing a commercial facility, or simply curious about where the cannabis industry is headed, this conversation offers valuable insights into the future of sustainable cultivation.

Watch now and discover why regenerative agriculture isn't just better for the environment—it may also be the future of premium cannabis.
Reply and let us know your biggest takeaway.

Coastal Sun's Website:
https://www.coastalsunfarm.com/

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