Research and development into cultivation techniques
Breeding, varietal selection
Cultivation management
Agroecology
Transfer of knowledge
Skills Summary
I have been working for about thirty years in the agronomic sector, particularly in cultivation techniques:
Experience
Technical horticultural training specialized in controlled artificial cultivation, theoretical university training in ecology and biology, experience and research in organic agro-ecological cultivation
Development of innovative soilless cultivation systems: design (P. Nadeau), architecture (P. Blanc), landscaping (C. Spehar), horticulture and agriculture (GHE, TA, INRA, CTIFL, FNPC...)
Post-production and processing: drying and ripening techniques, extraction and concentration of active ingredients (ethanol, water, oil, CO2, dry), targeted encapsulation
Organization of technical events, seminars and online training
Professional Background
Currently
High-value crops projects
Working on projects mostly in high-value crops, specifically on medicinal and aromatic plants: varietal selection, management and improvement of cultivation techniques, and trials on extraction techniques
Organization of technical events, seminars and online training for nutrient and equipment brands (B2B and B2C)
2022-2023
in France
Creation of an innovative cannabinoids targeted encapsulation
Opening of two organic Cannabis sativa farms
Varietal selection on Cannabis sativa in outdoor agro-ecological conditions
2019-2021
in Europe
Projects studies and technical management of field production CBD (1 ha to 6 ha) applying organic agriculture and agroecology
Technical support for hydroponics systems and nutrients manufacturer (GHE, T.A.)
Creation of a skills cluster (french, italian, spanish and english) specialised in cultivation techniques for indoor, greenhouse, and outdoor from implementation to management and genetics
Training course for growshop owners and growers
2012-2018
in Europe
Technical consultant for General Hydroponics Europe: for the company (R&D in hydroponics and bioponics) and for the final users
Technical consultant for various agro and urban-farming projects all over Europe
Technical consultant for various CBD-farming projects all over Europe (indoor, greenhouse, and outdoor)
Implementation and management of an agro-ecologic outdoor area (1 ha) in a dry mountain environment dedicated to R&D and training
Registered as a farmer in France with an official agricultural activity (Vert Carré SARL - research and development in agriculture, fruits and aromatic plants production)
2006-2012
in Brussels - Belgium
Invention, development and patent of a specific growing media compatible with textile architecture
Technical consultant for a landscape architect specialised in luxury gardens and vertical landscape
Technical consultant for various architectural projects with vertical vegetal ecosystems
2001-2006
in Bordeaux - France
Owner of a growshop and a consulting company specialised for growers
Technical study for the french hemp federation (implementation of a cultivation indoor area dedicated to genetic selection)
Technical study and implementation of a legal indoor production of medicinal Cannabis sativa flowers in Basel Switzerland
1998-2001
in France south west
Working for GHE during their first steps on the european market (R&D, system and greenhouse management, and market penetration)
Education and Training
1996-1998
CTIFL France
Technical assistant in a french governmental R&D high tech greenhouse (fertigation control, CO2, environment management, lamps, development of integrated biological control methods...)
1995-1996
University of Sciences - Lyon - France
Master's degree - Ecology and environment
1993-1995
University of Sciences - Lyon - France
Bachelor's degree - Natural sciences and population genetics