An Inside Look into a Hemp Processing Facility ft Malcolm Boyce of Axtell Labs

Bryan @bryanfields24 and Kellan @Kellan_Finney sit down with Malcolm Boyce, Director of Operations at Axtell Labs, to get an inside understanding of a hemp processing facility. Other topics include: • A background on Axtell Labs • A breakdown of the Director of Operations’ day-to-day for a hemp facility • How a rigorous testing process can help to increase yield • How Axtell Labs makes critical internal decisions • What % of operators have an internal HPLC • Why Axtell Labs has incorporated internal analytics • How to evaluate if all the cannabinoids have been removed from the products • What quality control testing is and its importance in the supply chain Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Axetel Labs and their role in the cannabis industry 00:02:15 - Running a Cannabis Extraction Facility 00:06:38 - The importance of HPLC in the extraction process 00:08:40 - The Importance of In-House Analytics in Operations 00:10:50 - Finding Qualified Employees in the Cannabis Industry 00:12:58 - Strategic Hiring for Startups with Limited Budgets 00:15:10 - Quality Control for Hemp Processing 00:17:16 - Testing for Potencies and Contaminants in Cannabis Extraction 00:19:20 - The Importance of Showing Up in the Cannabinoid Industry 00:21:36 - Predictions on Regulatory Changes in the Cannabis Industry 00:23:43 - Connecting with Axel Labs on Instagram Axtell Labs is a hemp extraction and processing company dedicated to the manufacturing, testing and wholesale distribution of the highest quality cannabinoid products on the market. Our team has deep roots in the cannabinoid space and are dedicated to serving our customers’ needs. www.axtelllabs.com info@axtelllabs.com @axtelllabs & @malcolmjboyce