# Episode 215: ILGM’s Jake Kuczeruk on Home Growing, Product Standards, and Building Real Community

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Podcast: [Cannabis Tech Talks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cannabis-tech-talks-95675)
Published: 2026-06-10T18:45:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 821

## Resource

Recorded live at MJBizCon 2025, this episode features Jake Kuczeruk of Grow Club and I Love Growing Marijuana (ILGM) in conversation with Mary Jane Gibson about what makes cannabis culture worth protecting. From judging top-tier pre-rolls at the MJ Bowl to helping new growers feel confident at home, Jake breaks down cultivation, community, and why education still matters in a hype-heavy industry. Sponsored by SHOPLINE in association with ICBC. WEBSITE: https://cannatechtoday.com/ Make sure to follow our other social media platforms to stay up-to-date on all things Cannabis & Tech Today. https://twitter.com/cannatechtoday https://www.facebook.com/CannaTechToday https://www.instagram.com/cannatechtoday

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