ILGM Author

Xavier Kief

Regenerative Cultivation Expert

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About

A fierce advocate for home cultivation and direct access to cannabis, Xavier Kief has had an active part in resisting prohibition for over ten years.

Taking a pro-liberation, health-centered approach to growing has meant seeking, receiving, and sharing a lot of education and experience.

By working closely with patients, industry professionals, academics, multi-decade cultivation veterans, and everyday growers, Xavi’s deepened their relationship with the plant.

It’s with this devotion Xavi brings joy and science together to keep the cannabis community inspired and supported. Their philosophy can be summed up in two words: “Ever higher!”

Expertise

Regenerative, living soil, and veganic cultivation
Environmentally-responsible IPM strategies
Translating cannabis research into practical methods for home growers
Cultivating fungi and applied mycology in agriculture

Milestones

Worked as a collective member in a ‘legacy era’ Medical Cannabis Compassion Club
Co-founded a private consultancy to advise cannabis licensees on cannabis cultivation and industry compliance under the Cannabis Act.
Developed and implemented seed genetics selection, sourcing, and varietal improvement programs for medical and commercial growers.
Co-established a collective project to practice and teach regenerative land stewardship, with an emphasis on cannabis cultivation, mycology, and responsible wildcrafting
Speaker at Grow Up! Conference (Edmonton 2023)