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​​What will happen to the mom-and-pop community grows when the deep pockets of Big Ag enter the arena? What are specialty horticultural growers going to do upon Federal legalization? Although no one knows what the US will look like under full cannabis legalization, it would be irresponsible not to prepare.

This webinar will explore likely scenarios triggered by the legalization of cannabis, and we’ll share ideas for turning this potential threat into an opportunity for small-scale cannabis cultivators.

Some of the topics that we’ll cover will include:

• How to prepare for legalization when no one knows what that will look like; what does the specialty horticulture and commodity crop market suggest for the future of cannabis; what can be done to ‘future-proof’ small and craft growers?
• What challenges and opportunities small growers are likely to face under legalization
• What steps early cultivators and businesses must take to comply with new potential Federal regulations (ie. ~GMP).
• Whether Big Ag will pose a threat to small-scale cultivators (And if not, who?)
• What steps cultivation businesses can take now to prepare for legalization

Attendees will leave this discussion with practical ideas for surviving and thriving in a new regulatory environment.

Panelists:

Melanie Davis
Chief Operating Officer
The People’s Ecosystem

Jordan Stauder
Owner
Stauderfish

Ryan Douglas
Cannabis Growth Consultant
Ryan Douglas Cultivation, LLC

Andrew Wood
Account Manager
ASI Cannabis Safety & Quality

Ryan Disney
Plant Scientist
Receptor Brands

David Rahn
Southeast Territory Manager
CannGen Insurance Services