From Prohibition to Paradigm: Challenges in Cannabis Pest Management and The Opportunities They Present

Jason Matlock is a doctoral candidate at Michigan State University, working in the Organic Pest Management Laboratory under the Department of Entomology. He holds a Master's Degree in Horticulture from Michigan State University, and a B.S. in Chemistry from Alma College. Mr. Matlock has expert-level knowledge of agricultural management practices, agroecology, pesticide toxicology, and statistical analysis. Prior to graduate studies, he worked in the craft beer and wine industry as a brewer and cellar man. His experience in craft-brewing is directly transferable to commercial cannabis production given it is a stringently regulated, licensed, and process-oriented industry. Furthermore, Mr. Matlock has participated in Michigan's Medical Marijuana Program as a caregiver since 2010.