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Daniel Banks

Daniel Banks

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  • About me

    Horticultural Scientist, Specializing in Cannabis Cultivation and Pest Management

  • Education

    • Colorado State University

      2009 - 2012
      Bachelor’s Degree Horticultural Science, Minor Entomology Graduated magna cum laude

      Activities and Societies: CSU Horticulture Club: Vice President Fall 2010 & Spring 2011, Club Historian Fall 2011 & Spring 2012 Member of Chi Chapter of Pi Alpha Xi National Honor Society for Horticulture, inducted spring 2010 Selected to represent CSU through presentation of independent research at 2012 Conference of the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities.Awarded High Honors at the 2012 Celebrate Undergraduate Research and Creativity Showcase for presentation of independent research: Investigating the influence of artificially extended photoperiod on seasonal variation in the maximum rate of Rubisco-mediated carboxylation.Awarded Outstanding Senior in Horticulture for 2012 - 2013… Show more Selected to represent CSU through presentation of independent research at 2012 Conference of the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities.Awarded High Honors at the 2012 Celebrate Undergraduate Research and Creativity Showcase for presentation of independent research: Investigating the influence of artificially extended photoperiod on seasonal variation in the maximum rate of Rubisco-mediated carboxylation.Awarded Outstanding Senior in Horticulture for 2012 - 2013 school year.Awarded John Russel Robertson Horticultural Scholarship, 2011 & 2012.Awarded National S.M.A.R.T. Grant for achievement in Math and Science 2010 & 2011. Show less

  • Experience

    • Total Health Concepts MMJ Production Facility

      Feb 2010 - Aug 2010
      Production Assistant

      Conducted setup and maintenance of ebb and flow hydroponic systems and general cultivation work.

    • Dr. Bauerle's Lab, CSU Department of Horticulture

      Sept 2010 - Feb 2013
      Lab Technician

      Implemented experiments in greenhouse and field settings, ensured proper plant growth, and managed pest outbreaks. Collected data and assisted in data analysis for plant physiological studies focusing on drought response, modeling of seasonal growth, and physiological response to photoperiod.

    • Way To Grow, Inc.

      Feb 2013 - May 2014
      Shift Manager

      Oversaw daily sales floor operations, acted as lead for sales and equipment repair. Consulted with customers regarding facility design, pest mitigation, plant health, nutritional regimes, and product selection.

    • The Green Solution

      May 2014 - Sept 2015
      General Manager of Research and Development

      Managed Cannabis breeding program, supervised facility operations, trialed and implemented material cost savings initiatives, improved cultivation techniques, advanced pest management program, and provided support to cultivation staff across all facilities.

    • MJardin

      Nov 2015 - Aug 2016
      Manager of Integrated Pest Management

      Established Integrated Pest Management division, implemented customized IPM protocols across cultivation facilities, ensured compliance with pest management regulations, drafted SOPs and training materials for pesticide applicators, provided IPM support to cultivation managers, and administrated dedicated IPM staff.

    • Precision Crop Consulting LLC (formerly Next Generation IPM)

      Oct 2016 - now
      Horticultural Scientist, Co-Founder

      Providing consulting and support to licensed Cannabis cultivators, other controlled agriculture sectors, and related businesses. Our solutions include facility design, operational plan development, integrated pest management plans, nutrient program optimization, SOP writing, and competitive licensing bid support.

    • Lightshade

      Oct 2019 - Dec 2021
      Vice President of Cultivation

      Administrating Cultivation and Post-harvest operations across multiple indoor and greenhouse cultivation facilities.Refining cultivation and Post-harvest processes, including implementing new technological solutions and cultivation strategies. Development and implementation of standard operating procedures and employee training programs.Project management, supply chain management, and coordination with executive staff as needed to support facility operations and expansion of new facilities. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation on Aug 2010
      National Center for Genetic Resources PreservationAssociated with Daniel Banks

    • Work Group Member

      Issued by Colorado Department of Agriculture, Work Group on Pesticide Use in Marijuana on Dec 2014
      Colorado Department of Agriculture, Work Group on Pesticide Use in MarijuanaAssociated with Daniel Banks