Optimize Organics was founded by growers, for growers—with a deep respect for soil, plants, and the people who cultivate them.
We spent years growing vegetables—first as a hobby, then on a larger scale by running our own CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program, delivering weekly boxes of produce throughout one full summer season. During that time, we discovered a deep love for growing heirloom tomatoes.
That passion led us west to the warmer climate of the Okanagan, where we refined our skills and became known for producing exceptional tomatoes. We then had an opportunity to showcase our growing skills with a few cannabis plants for a registered patient in BC. We quickly realized we had a natural talent for cannabis cultivation.
As our growing evolved, we found ourselves sourcing fertilizers and biological inputs from across Canada and the U.S.—often only available in oversized bags and buckets. The cost, shipping, and lack of access to smaller quantities made it clear there was a gap in the market. That realization led to the creation of Optimize Organics.
For the past 10 years, we’ve been offering cannabis consulting services—helping growers transition to organic systems, fine-tune their practices, and get the most from their crops using living soil principles.
We saw firsthand how compost teas, soil testing, and reusing living soil beds could completely transform plant health and soil vitality. That experience now informs the consulting work we do across Canada.
We work closely with growers to refine and perfect systems—whether it’s dialing in fertility programs, reusing soil beds effectively, or scaling up compost tea production. Our support spans all grow styles and settings, from indoor fabric beds and large-scale pots to no-till garden plots, greenhouses, and outdoor fields.
Whether you're growing four cannabis plants, managing a specialty crop like garlic or grapes, producing at scale, or nurturing a thriving backyard or houseplant collection, we help design practical, biologically focused programs tailored to your needs. From compost teas to custom inputs, our goal is to help growers build healthier soil—and better results—with every cycle.
We continue to research, refine, and build our offerings based on experience, science, and the shared passion of our growing community. If there’s something you’d love to see in our lineup, reach out—we’re here to grow with you.
FOUNDERS
Jeremy Korhonen
Co-Founder & CEO, Optimize Organics
Jeremy Korhonen is hardworking, sharp, and deeply committed to helping growers succeed. As CEO of Optimize Organics, he brings together technical expertise, strategic vision, and over a decade of hands-on experience to lead the company’s growth and deliver real solutions to growers.
Specializing in biological pest control, Jeremy works directly with clients across Canada to build natural crop protection programs using beneficial insects. From tailored IPM strategies to on-site support, he’s known for providing confident, results-driven solutions that protect both crops and soil biology.
Soil testing and fertility planning are key areas of his work. Jeremy helps growers fine-tune their systems with custom amendments and regenerative practices that deliver measurable, long-term results. Alongside the rest of the Optimize Organics team, he contributes to product development, operations, and strategic direction—bringing a practical, high-performance mindset to everything he does.
Trusted for his work ethic and no-nonsense approach, Jeremy is dedicated to building growing systems that are stable, efficient, and built to perform.
Amy Powles
Co-Founder & COO, Optimize Organics
Amy Powles plays a central role in keeping Optimize Organics running day-to-day and growing in the right direction. As COO, she oversees operations with a balance of creativity, precision, and adaptability—making sure everything behind the scenes supports a strong experience for growers.
She’s hands-on in nearly every corner of the business. From product photography, SEO, and website content to internal operations and behind-the-scenes systems, Amy wears many hats and thrives on keeping the details sharp and the process flowing. She’s also deeply involved in product R&D—testing new inputs in cannabis gardens, vegetable beds, and tropical plant collections to ensure they work in real-world conditions.
With a background in organic horticulture and a sharp eye for quality, Amy helps shape the voice, visuals, and systems that define the brand. Her ability to move between roles keeps the company focused, flexible, and evolving.
She’s deeply committed to the continued growth of the company and looks forward to expanding into creative merchandising and marketing initiatives. And as any plant person would, she’s also slowly filling the office with life—including a thriving fruiting banana plant—and dreaming of her own greenhouse filled with heirloom citrus, figs, olives, and pomegranates.
