Progress Report: 9.20.24
Grasshopper Family,
We are almost there! Harvest is coming!
The Colorado team is starting harvest on Monday and the Michigan team is starting Thursday. Here we go!
The Colorado pictures show that the plants are ready for harvest. VERY ready. They also got their last piece of equipment they need for harvest. We are really excited to see what this harvest strategy will do!
The Michigan team is in the same boat. The plants are ready. We have had an incredible growing season and the plants are bigger and healthier than ever before.
We have a family of innovators. The Michigan team needed a way to clean out our irrigation lines and emitters. They built a prototype, achieved proof of concept, and deployed three units that will save us time and money. There are probably hundreds of examples of where the team sees an opportunity like this. Initiative. And, people believe in what they build.
We met with some industry partners this week and there is something developing. Ethical operators are tired of the black market penetration. So, some are forming some exclusive groups that will operate in a fair and equitable way, looking out for each other, while walking away from others. Even when the silliness ensues. Especially when the silliness ensues.
And we were invited to two different groups.
I joined Adam at the farm on Tuesday where Western Michigan University coordinated with Adam to conduct one of their cannabis classes at the farm! The students were awesome, asking incredible questions. We were honored and I believe this is going to turn into a regular occurance.
A great friend, Gary, met me on Wednesday for dinner for Grasshopper Farms bingo night at The SugarBowl. He then joined me at an early morning run/workout before he came in and conducted a financial acumen session for our Michigan team. And, he absolutely crushed it! Then, he spent the rest of the day at the farm, meeting with folks individually.
Thank you, Gary! I was told by so many people that it was exactly what they needed.
Our very own Von was on vacation and sent in some pictures. I attached two that I think you will very much understand and enjoy!
Milo created a video of the compliance team getting a LARGE order out the door. Attached for your enjoyment!
Our weekly message was:
Our morning routines are incredibly important.
How we start our day can have a huge impact on our mindset what productivity.
Choose, own, and protect your morning routine!
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I can tell you this. The science has been clear. Building strong routines for your day, especially your morning and evening, will serve you in VERY healthy ways. I have been paying attention to my routines for a while and I believe they have served me well as we have been traveling the roller coaster that is cannabis. Routines really pay off when there is chaos or challenges.
No matter what you do...do it with purpose and make sure to pay attention to what works for you and (maybe even more importantly) what does not work for you. Not just in the moment. Also the days after.
And do it with people. Friends. Family, Coaches.
You are not alone and people want to and will help.
Have a wonderful Friday and weekend!
