Sorry to bust your bubble, but that is hardly major growing.
I've seen more plants than that grown in a basement hydroponics setup with "grow lights"..
This is a Minor Grower, probably supplementing his income with a little pot growing on the side.
He probably smokes part of it himself, and shares/sells the rest with freinds and neighbors.
I don't see a major drug "kingpin" here.
Ok, he's not the cali cartel, but still the excuse stated in the press report that all that pot was his "medicine" is laughable, IMO.