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April 1, 2026 | Written by Greenstate The cannabis industry increasingly mirrors the wine world. The Emerald Triangle, long revered for its cannabis production, is often dubbed the “Bordeaux of weed” and was recently designated California’s first cannabis appellation of origin. Now, one group is pushing that comparison further with the introduction of annual California Cannabis Harvest Reports . The report functions as a regular data-driven “vintage” report for cannabis. Cult

March 24, 2026 Get Legit Webinar: Amending Native Soil Thursday, March 26th, 2026 3-4PM Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_o-ctZXztSmerUGvY1m5ebg This webinar will guide cannabis growers in Nevada County through the fundamentals of amending native soil for optimal plant health and yield. Daniel Fink will share practical techniques tailored to cannabis cultivation, including composts, mineral supplements, cover cropping, and irrigation considerations. W

March 3rd, 2026 Budist is excited to announce the call for submissions for the 2025 Harvest Report ! Now in its second year, this statewide report documents the growing season for California’s sungrown farms across seven counties, creating a durable historical record of regional climate, cultivation practices, and terroir. The publication opens with a statewide overview, followed by county sections that place individual farms within their regional context through profiles tha

As the industry for cannabis changes and become more regulated, California State Assembly requires any licensed cannabis business in California to provide a Cal/OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Safety course to one supervisor and one employee. This certificate will enable cannabis industry-specific safety awareness to help in recognizing and reducing the risks of workplace injury. This course emphasizes hazard awareness, avoidance, control & prevention.

February 10, 2026 Join us for a coffee-hour conversation with brothers Jacob and Colby Glass of Wild Leaf Farms–ranchers and cannabis farmers rooted in local, family-run agriculture. Sunday, February 22, 2026 8:30-9:30am Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co.

The Legacy Genetics Project is inviting community members from CA’s legacy-producing communities to apply for the Community Advisory Board (CAB). Applications are open through December 31st, 2025. Apply for the CAB here . The C.A.B. will comprise 13 members of the legacy producing community, including representation from rural, urban, and BIPOC communities, with exceptional knowledge, experience, and expertise relevant to legacy genetics. The CAB will meet virtually for 12 mo

October 16th, 2025 The Nevada County Cannabis Alliance is excited to announce a 3-part Webinar Series–Cannabis Farming Basics For the Home Grower. This free webinar series will take place on November 6th, January 8th, and March 5th, 2025. In Part 1: November 6th ––Germination, Genetics & Garden Prep, attendees will learn how to germinate seeds, test genetics, prep your garden, and set up drip irrigation. Part 2: January 8th ––Soil Health, Nutrition & Pest Control will dive