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The Last Days of One of Texas' Largest Indoor Farms

What happens when decades of farming experience collide with rapidly changing regulations? In this episode, we visit Caprock Family Farms in Lubbock, Texas, during one of the most pivotal moments in the company's history. Once one of the state's largest indoor farming operations, the facility is being dismantled after years of investment, innovation, and hard work. Join us as Brett, Zach, Kyle, and Anne Gogger share the story behind their family's journey—from traditional Texas agriculture to building a state-of-the-art controlled-environment farm. Along the way, industry experts from Rhythm and Organitek discuss: • Scaling irrigation and fertigation systems • Designing efficient environmental controls • Common mistakes when expanding indoor facilities • Crop health and integrated pest management strategies • Automation and labor efficiency • Lessons learned from building a commercial operation from scratch More than a facility tour, this episode is about resilience, entrepreneurship, and the determination of multi-generational farmers adapting to an evolving agricultural landscape. Whether you're interested in commercial farming, greenhouse technology, controlled-environment agriculture, irrigation design, automation, or family farming, this episode offers valuable insights from people who have lived it. Subscribe for more tours, expert interviews, and behind-the-scenes looks at innovative agricultural operations around the world. 00:00 The Final Days of Caprock Family Farms 00:25 A Family Farm Built Over Generations 01:39 Inside the Empty Mother Room 02:38 Why the Facility Is Empty 03:05 Irrigation System Walkthrough 03:47 Lessons from Early Irrigation Mistakes 04:40 Preparing the Next Production Cycle 05:29 Scaling Challenges & Professional Advice 06:25 Crop Health & Pest Management 08:44 A Multi-Generation Farming Legacy 09:10 Drying, Curing & Post-Harvest Process 10:12 Market Demand & Business Outlook 11:10 Roundtable Discussion with the Team 13:38 The Future of Texas Farming

Texas Hemp - The New Cali?

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The Hemp Highway begins in Texas. In the very first episode of the Hemp Highway Tour, Colton sits down with industry veteran Jeff Funk, founder of Organitek Success Nutrients, flower republic and Yeti Control, for an in-depth conversation about agriculture, controlled environment cultivation, entrepreneurship, and the massive opportunities emerging in Texas. With decades of experience spanning California, Hawaii, and beyond, Jeff shares stories from the early days of specialty crop production, lessons learned from market booms and downturns, and how modern growers can leverage innovation, automation, and sustainable farming practices to stay competitive. Topics covered include: ✅ Texas agriculture and emerging market opportunities ✅ Lessons from California's agricultural evolution ✅ Premium product positioning and pricing strategies ✅ Indoor, greenhouse, and outdoor production systems ✅ Automation, nutrient management, and cultivation technology ✅ Sustainable farming practices and aquaponics ✅ Legacy farming families and the future of agriculture ✅ Building successful agricultural businesses ✅ Why customer service and partnerships matter more than ever This episode is packed with practical insights for growers, farmers, agricultural entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in the future of controlled environment agriculture. Subscribe and follow along as the Hemp Highway Tour travels across Texas meeting the growers, innovators, and operators shaping the future of the industry. 00:00 Introduction 00:10 Welcome to the First Hemp Highway Stop 00:38 Jeff Funk's Background & Early Growing Experience 01:26 Hawaii, Outdoor Cultivation & Natural Farming 02:25 California's Emerald Triangle Years 04:20 Similarities Between Texas and Early California Markets 05:20 Legacy Experience vs. Modern Thinking 07:44 Market Pricing, Premium Products & Profitability 10:02 California Legalization and Market Changes 12:25 Holding the Line on Product Value 15:44 Texas Pricing, Branding & Retail Strategy 17:35 Direct-to-Consumer Opportunities 19:11 California Wine vs. Texas Agriculture Opportunity 20:57 Why Texas Is One of the Biggest Opportunities Today 21:39 Outdoor Production, Climate & Energy Costs 23:23 Aquaponics, Sustainability & Education 25:21 Texas First Impressions 26:30 Organitek: Philosophy & Product Development 29:47 The Evolution of Organitech, Success & Yeti Control 36:18 Why Customer Service Matters in Agriculture 37:54 Building Long-Term Partnerships with Growers 39:12 Nutrient Strategies & Specialty Crop Production 42:18 Consumer Education & Product Experience 45:45 The Texas Agricultural Movement 47:01 Bridging Traditional Agriculture and Emerging Crops 49:20 Saving Family Farms Through Diversification 50:56 The Role of the Texas Department of Agriculture 52:56 Building Careers in Agriculture 53:25 Innovation, Research & Future Production Methods 54:23 Final Thoughts and Tour Kickoff 55:02 What's Next on the Hemp Highway Tour 55:15 Closing Remarks & Outro