#47 - S6:E3 - Sue Carlton AKA Ranchera Mami: From Oregon Pioneer Days to Building a Legacy Farm in California

What does it take to build a lasting career in cultivation while staying true to the plant, the science, and the culture? In this episode of Women in CannaBusiness, Olivia sits down with Sue Carlton (@rancheramami), cultivator, educator, and advocate whose journey spans Oregon's early medical market, large-scale cultivation, genetics preservation, and building a family-run farm in Central Valley California. Known for making complex cultivation topics accessible, Sue shares how she got her start with a small grow license, what she's learned from decades of hands-on experience, and why education remains one of the most powerful tools in the industry today. Together, Olivia and Sue discuss the realities of working in cultivation, navigating spaces where women remain underrepresented, the importance of mentorship, preserving legacy genetics, and how the next generation of growers can build sustainable careers in agriculture. Whether you're a cultivator, entrepreneur, industry professional, or simply fascinated by the people behind the plant, Sue's story is a powerful reminder that success is built through persistence, curiosity, and a willingness to keep growing. In this episode, you'll learn: • How Sue got her start in Oregon's early cultivation market • Lessons from scaling from a small grow license to larger cultivation operations • Why preserving genetics matters for the future of the industry • The realities of being a woman in cultivation • How mentorship and community can accelerate growth • Why education continues to shape the next generation of operators 🎙 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Sue: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/Rancheramami/⁠