Jolene Hansen

Jolene Hansen

Jolene Hansen is a Minnesota-based freelance writer specializing in the horticulture, cannabis and hemp industries. A former horticulture professional and marketing communications specialist, she is a frequent contributor to GIE Media Horticulture Group publications. Reach her at jolene@jolenehansen.com.

Dare to dream a different dream

For Van Belle Nursery’s Ieda Del Bianco, building processes, people and two teenagers is all part of the dream.

Leveraging tradition, innovation & intention

Westerlay Orchids augments its heritage with technology, sustainability and deliberate goals.

Far-out (red) research

Bruce Bugbee, Ph.D., is shaking up the lighting world with his findings on far-red photons. Here's how he and other industry researchers have impacted cannabis science as we know it ... and what may come next.

Building business and people with passion

United Plant Growers CEO Zach Herrill funnels energy and focus to elevate his company, his people and the industry.

How CEA is responding to demands for sustainability

Demand for plastic solutions is driving change in produce packaging.

Moving forward in Alberta

Big Marble Farms brings year-round produce to the Canadian Prairies, keeping sustainability, community and family close at heart.

Onward & upward

With plans for the world’s largest vertical farm now in motion, Brooklyn, New York-based Upward Farms has its sights — and its standards — set high.

Green & growing

When success in the corporate world lost its allure, Schuyler Greens Company founder John McMahon channeled his ingenuity and innovation into hydroponic greens.

Rapid growth, rapid change

Fast-growing microgreens have been in high demand, but in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, growers are moving quickly to diversify their customer base.

Big picture packaging

Demands for sustainability and convenience are changing the way your fresh produce is packaged for retail shelves.