Our Story
Clearwater Botanicals is dedicated to empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills needed for successful hemp cultivation. We provide expert guidance on growing healthy plants, understanding cultivation techniques, and applying plant science principles to support quality and consistency. Through personalized coaching, recorded educational classes, and practical resources, we help cultivators build confidence and sustainable growing practices.
Meet The Owner
Ken Day also known as Chief Hawk or Hawk is the owner, main grow consultant and researcher of Clearwater Botanicals. After studying business at Northwood University in Michigan in the early 2000s, Ken spent time sharpening his growing skills in the Colorado mountains. By 2012, He operated one of the first black owned dispensaries in Michigan. In 2013 he was hired as a grow consultant for The Michigan Hemp Company where he continued to make history....In December of 2014, a major event shifted the cannabis paradigm, presenting a big opportunity for him and a handful of elite growers.
President Barack Obama signed the Hemp Law into legislation.
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Ken, already having being in the marijuana business in Michigan saw this as a major opportunity.
“I closed my dispensary while the unpredictable war on marijuana was going on. My partner and I put our focus on the Hemp and CBD industry.
By 2015, Ken was elected to the board of of The Michigan Hemp Company, spoke and hosted many medical marijuana events and worked
with state lawmakers on cannabis legislation in the states of Michigan and Kentucky.
In spring of 2015, they became one of the first companies to obtain a federal hemp license, through Kentucky’s Hemp Pilot Program.
“The federal permit gave us an upper hand in getting licenses in our home state of Michigan, Kentucky, Colorado and other states involved with hemp.” This also led to becoming licensed members of both the Michigan and Kentucky Department of Agriculture.
This allowed the company to legally research, manufacture, produce and sell hemp and CBD products.
In 2018 Ken was elected top board member of a cannabis educational organization named The Indigenous Hemp Education Association based in Georgia.
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2011 One of Michigan's first black dispensary owners (Mr. Nice Guy; Lansing, MI)
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2012 Drafted the petition to decriminalize medical marijuana in East Lansing Michigan
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2014 Hired in as The Michigan Hemp Company lead cannabis researcher
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2015 elected to the board of The Michigan Hemp Company
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Lobbying and consulting for Mi-Legalize, the organization responsible for medical marijuana legislation in Michigan and Kentucky
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First black farmer in the National Hemp Association since it was criminalized in 1937
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Master grower and grow consultant
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2018 Elected to the board of The Indigenous Hemp Education Association
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Hosts interactive online grow courses
Why Choose Clearwater Botanicals
At Clearwater Botanicals, we are committed to supporting hemp cultivators through education and expert guidance. We offer a curated range of services, including hemp cultivation classes facilitated via SGO Wellness Institute, live virtual coaching, recorded educational webinars, and practical guidance for setting up and managing your grow. Our resources are designed to support cultivators at every stage of the growing process.
Expert-Led Cultivation Education
Learn from experienced professionals who combine real-world hemp growing knowledge with science-based techniques to help you grow healthier, more consistent plants. Our classes and recorded webinars break down hemp cultivation into clear, actionable steps you can confidently apply to your grow.
Live Virtual Expertise
Get personalized, real-time support tailored to your unique growing setup, challenges, and goals—so you’re never guessing at the next step.
Personalized Guidance
From first-time growers to seasoned cultivators, we offer live virtual coaching, practical guidance, and on-demand resources tailored to your specific goals and growing environment.