OUR TEAM
Head Scientist - Gary E. Strachan
Gary in his element.
Head Breeder- Steve Dale
Steve is all about the sensory evaluation.
Steve has been collecting and developing cannabis genetics since the 1980's as a personal hobby. In 1999 he moved to Switzerland to legally produce cannabis seed commercially, and quickly developed a reputation for excellent seed. In 2003 he sold his Swiss facility, and opened a winery in British Columbia of which both the vineyard and cellar are certified organic. He has developed an impressive organoleptic memory and is particularly interested in aromatic profiles. He has been looking forward to the opportunity to work with the cannabis plant again, and maintains the vision of field farming and processing on an economy of scale that can make the most of the crop. He was a member of the IHA, (International Hemp Association) while it was still active at the start of the millennium..
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The OCI team in the Congress of Colombia, 2016.