About
Dirty Bird Genetics, led by North Atlantic Seed Co owner Beth Mathieu, was founded on the collective passion of a small team of growers that have been pheno-hunting, testing, and breeding genetics together in central Maine for over a decade.
With unique access to some of the best genetics in the world, and relationships with the breeders who created them, Dirty Bird pays homage to all the hard work that has come before them while also striving to raise the bar; to create something new, something inspiring, and something that will leave a mark for the generations to come.
Dirty Bird Genetics seeks to give fellow growers an experience that they can take pride in; genetics that they can trust because they’ve been rigorously tested and vetted by growers with very high standards. Dirty Bird is about transparency and open access to resources and community, and they’re about preserving and advancing genetics with respect and love for the plant.
Meet the Crew
Beth
Beth is the owner of Dirty Bird Genetics and North Atlantic Seed Co and has been working alongside family and friends in the cannabis industry since she kicked her day job in 2012. Beth splits her time between NASC and Dirty Bird, but always feels most at home among the plants. Inside the workspace, Beth is optimistic and full of ideas - too many ideas, some might say. She runs her business like a family, and for that reason, it has become one.
Outside of the workplace, Beth is a music lover; she plays guitar and piano and loves writing and listening to music of all genres. When she takes vacations, they’re usually planned around one of two things: music or food. Beth also loves to cook and she typically spends her evenings cooking up something special for her wife and her son.
Ben
Ben Morris is the Head of Breeding at Dirty Bird Genetics. Ben can often be found haunting the breeding spaces analyzing qualitative and quantitative traits of the plethora of cultivars being developed at Dirty Bird. Although heavily involved in data entry and analysis he prefers to get his hands in the soil and work directly with the plants for two main reasons: 1.) It’s more fun and 2.) the whole is greater than the sum of its meticulously measured parts and can only be fully experienced by direct, personal interaction with these fascinating organisms.
When not working with the plants or researching botany, cellular biology, genetics, or any of the myriad scientific disciplines related to cannabis cultivation and genetic improvement of cultivars, Ben can often be found playing music and/or rabidly discussing artists, genres, and styles with anyone unlucky enough to be held hostage by his manic discourse.
Siobhann
Siobhann, aka Doc Skunch, is a cannabis enthusiast with 20 years of smoking and 15 years of growing experience. As a head grower and sales manager at Dirty Bird, nothing goes out the door without the Doc Skunch stamp of approval.
In her spare time, Siobhann can be found searching for insects and amphibians with her wife and son in the woods of Maine, or relaxing with a locally-crafted IPA and slice of pizza.
Sarah
Sarah has worked with Dirty Bird since the summer of 2020.
She proudly lives under a rock with her two cats.
Devin
Hello, it’s me. I’ve had the pleasure of being employed at Dirty Bird Genetics for nearly 50 months. Going from someone with zero green thumb combined with minimal knowledge pertaining to growing, to where we are at now as a team, has personally been an awesome adventure. My interests and hobbies include sports, nature, exercise, and cribbage.
At the nest, I mainly reside in our vegetative grow room where it’s consistently sunny and 75. The continuation of life of our pheno hunted mother plants is my main responsibility.
Maintaining a healthy environment, feeding, cloning, transplanting, and potting are all tasks that allow that to happen. Shout out to our customers and supporters, and happy growing.
The plants favorite bands in order…Fleetwood Mac, AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Joe
Joe joined the Dirty Bird team in late 2023, bringing his passion for cannabis and a hands-on approach to the work. He thrives on collaborating closely with friends and enjoys the creative process of cannabis breeding.
Joe’s main focus is developing and advancing the autoflower department, working alongside the team to create something truly exciting and high-quality. The potential for growth and innovation keeps him motivated and driven.
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