“The Spock of Cannabis” explains why industry standards matter

Darwin Millard “The Spock of Cannabis”

As the cannabis industry -- both marijuana and hemp -- advances toward full normalization, it needs to adapt technical standards similar to those established in other industries. These best practices, guidelines and test methods, and other protocols, are not widely followed even within the industry, but they undergird much of how it operates.

To better understand some of these issues, I spoke to Darwin Millard, a Colorado-based mechanical engineer who has been dubbed by his peers “the Spock of Cannabis.” In his work, Millard helps clients improve their extraction and manufacturing practices.

He’s also Chair . . .