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At Smoker Farms, craft isn’t a buzzword. It’s a commitment. Co-founded by Jeff and Sheri Aubin, this British Columbia-based micro-grow built its name on hands-on experience, small-batch production, and a deep respect for the plant.

As the business matured, so did the need for a growing system that could deliver the same high quality with greater consistency and operational efficiency. That led to a complete cultivation upgrade, with Grodan stone wool, Dosatron fertigation, and a custom table setup tailored for small-batch precision.

Since transitioning from soil to stone wool, Smoker Farms has streamlined its workflow, reduced manual labor, and improved crop consistency without compromising its core values. With guidance from Grodan’s technical team, Jeff continues to fine-tune his irrigation strategy and get the most out of every harvest.

Download the full case study to see how Grodan helped Smoker Farms evolve their grow while staying true to their craft. 

Hugo blocks are phenomenal. They’re so easy to control, and they let me grow at a level I never thought possible.

Jeff Aubin

Co-Founder, Smoker Farms

Key Takeaways from Smoker Farms

  • Reliable Craft Production – Achieved consistent results across small-batch harvests using Grodan Hugo blocks.
  • Balanced Crop Steering – Combined legacy cultivation techniques with Grodan’s precision tools to fine-tune irrigation and plant development.
  • Simplified Irrigation Strategy – Reduced guesswork and manual labor by using data to guide watering decisions and optimize dry-backs.
  • Soil-to-Stone Wool Transition – Shifted from 23 years of soil growing to a cleaner, more controllable stone wool system for improved performance.
  • Team-Driven Precision – Husband-and-wife cultivators Jeff and Sheri Aubin lead with hands-on expertise, supported by a scalable, precision-focused system.
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We’re using less and getting more. It’s the kind of efficiency you need to survive in this industry.

Jeff Aubin

Co-founder, Smoker Farms

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