What Growers Network does

Growers Network is a private online community platform serving commercial cannabis cultivation professionals. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company operates a forum-based social network that connects cultivators, extractors, and ancillary service providers across the cannabis industry. Its primary customer segment is commercial cannabis cultivators, supplemented by hobbyist growers and equipment, lighting, nutrient, and testing vendors. The platform monetizes through a freemium model with optional paid subscription upgrades and an ad-free tier, augmented by advertising served through cannabis ad networks (420ad.net, Cannabis Promoter) and episodic horticultural consulting revenue from the Canna Cribs brand.

The core product is the Growers Network Forum, which hosts discussion threads, AMA sessions with industry figures, and member networking. Supporting offerings include the Canna Cribs video series (with linked horticultural consulting for commercial facility design), a comprehensive cannabis terminology glossary, a podcast, an industry insights blog, a how-to-grow educational series, a job board, and GrowMetrics market intelligence. The underlying technology is a community forum platform with content management, YouTube channel integration across three branded series (Canna Cribs, Deep Roots, Podcast), and a resource directory pointing to partner tools and equipment.

The business is operated by GN, a Washington-state entity, with no disclosed institutional investors, venture capital backing, or parent company. Ownership structure beyond co-founder Nate Lipton is unknown. The customer base is distributed across individual cultivators and member companies, with no named enterprise customers disclosed; the logos displayed on the homepage (MedMen, GreenBroz, Copperstate Farms, Steep Hill, IndoExpo, Fluence, Advanced Nutes, Growers House) are featured community members and partners rather than paying customers.

Name

Growers Network

Legal name

GN

Website

https://growersnetwork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Growers Network is a private online community platform for commercial cannabis cultivation professionals, offering a forum, educational content, the Canna Cribs video series, and industry resources via a freemium model with subscription and advertising revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Subscription Services: Optional paid services and upgrades available on the website, including subscription-based access with pre-pay billing and automatic renewal. The Terms of Service references subscription fees for services and upgrades.
2. Advertising: Cannabis advertising services provided through 420ad.net and hosted by cannabispromoter.com. Display advertisements shown on content unless Ad-free Upgrade is purchased.
3. Hosting Services: Optional hosting and support services offered under separate terms and conditions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Growers Network operates a private online community platform for cannabis industry professionals, offering a discussion forum with Ask Me Anything sessions featuring industry leaders, member networking, and a curated resource library including the Cannabis Glossary, industry insights blog, and how-to-grow educational content. The platform is augmented by the Canna Cribs video series and paid horticultural consulting service that designs and builds commercial cannabis cultivation facilities, plus ancillary tools such as a cannabis job board and GrowMetrics market intelligence resource.

Product overview

Growers Network is a professional cannabis industry community platform offering a forum-based social network with integrated educational resources. The core product is the community forum enabling member discussions and AMAs with industry leaders. Supporting offerings include the Canna Cribs video series (with associated horticultural consulting services), a comprehensive cannabis terminology glossary, industry insights blog content, a cultivation How-to-Grow guide series, a job board, and GrowMetrics market intelligence. The platform connects cultivators, extractors, and ancillary businesses through its community hub model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Canna Cribs Horticultural Consulting: Horticultural consulting service for designing and building commercial cannabis cultivation facilities
• Canna Cribs
• Deep Roots
• Podcast

Products and services

• Growers Network Community Platform Private online community platform offering a discussion forum, Ask Me Anything sessions with industry leaders, member networking, educational content, and resource directory access for cannabis professionals and hobbyists. Free membership with optional paid premium upgrades (ad-free).
• Canna Cribs Horticultural Consulting

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Canna CribscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanna Cribs is a video series featuring tours of large-scale commercial cannabis cultivation facilities, co-produced with Growers Network. It showcases advanced growing operations and provides horticultural consulting services, driving high-value content for the community.
• Growers HousecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEquipment partner linked through the Resources section. Growers House is an equipment supplier for cannabis cultivation, with commercial division services for large-scale growing operations featured on the Canna Cribs platform.
• 420ad.netminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCannabis advertising network providing advertising services for the Growers Network platform. Also hosts on cannabispromoter.com.
• Canna Cribs GeneticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGenetics platform integrated into the Growers Network ecosystem, offering exploration of a global network of curated breeders.
• Cannabis PromoterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing and promotion platform hosting cannabis advertising services for Growers Network.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Leafly: Cannabis information and community platform serving consumers and industry professionals with strain data, dispensary listings, and editorial content. Comparable to Growers Network as a cannabis-focused content and community hub, though more consumer-leaning.
• Weedmaps: Cannabis marketplace and community platform connecting consumers with dispensaries, brands, and doctors. Comparable to Growers Network as a digital cannabis ecosystem with advertising, content, and community elements.
• High Times: Long-running cannabis media brand producing editorial content, video, and events targeting cannabis enthusiasts and industry professionals. Comparable to Growers Network's community-and-content approach with a stronger consumer/lifestyle orientation.
• MJBizDaily (Marijuana Business Daily): B2B cannabis industry news, data, and events platform serving operators and investors. Comparable to Growers Network's professional cultivation focus and industry intelligence content (GrowMetrics).
• Cannabis Now: Cannabis media publication covering cultivation, culture, business, and policy. Comparable to Growers Network as a content-driven cannabis publication serving both enthusiasts and industry professionals.
• Civilized: Cannabis lifestyle media brand producing editorial content, video, and branded storytelling. Comparable to Growers Network's content and community model with a more lifestyle-oriented audience.
• Dope Magazine: Cannabis lifestyle publication with regional print editions and digital content covering culture, business, and cultivation. Comparable to Growers Network as a multi-channel cannabis media property.
• Merry Jane: Cannabis media platform producing editorial content, video, and cultural coverage. Comparable to Growers Network's content-led community approach with a broader consumer audience.

Emerging players

• Ganjapreneur: Cannabis business podcast, news, and resource platform targeting entrepreneurs and operators. Comparable to Growers Network in serving the cannabis professional segment with content and educational resources, though more B2B-focused.
• Cannabis Equipment News: B2B trade publication focused on cannabis cultivation equipment, technology, and facility operations. Comparable to Growers Network's cultivation-focused content and its equipment partner ecosystem (Growers House, GreenBroz, Fluence).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCQJgC72WQy8KmNkWD8IzuUA
• Facebookfacebook.com/phat-panda-cannabis-393660644143117
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/growers-network

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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