2025 Finalist: Agriculture and Agri-Food
Leveraging Technology and Research to Enhance Cannabis Quality and Yield
Dr. Aakash Goyal, CEO/President of RAYN Cultivation Inc., holds a PhD in Genetics & Plant Breeding and is a CSGA-certified breeder. With 20+ years in plant science, agronomy, breeding, and native-plant/pollinator work, he has authored 10 books and 50+ publications. An elected Fellow of FICN and FSAB, he leads RAYN (Rise Above Your Needs), a craft cannabis producer specializing in small-batch, high-quality strains. By pairing unique genetics with precise grow-harvest-cure-pack processes, RAYN delivers premium products valued by discerning consumers.
