GET LEGIT EDUCATION SERIES
The Get Legit Educational Series provides resources to support small cannabis farm operators in cultivating sustainable businesses that are prepared to meet the ever changing market and regulatory landscape of the California Cannabis Industry.
NEW! 2026 GET LEGIT EDUCATION WEBINARS
All webinars are free and open to the public
Using Local Policy to Scale Your Cannabis Business
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Presentation by: Diana Gamzon
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Executive Director of The Nevada County Cannabis Alliance
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Discover the key local policy wins and how to turn them into real opportunities for your farm or brand.
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Thurs, Feb 19th, 2026 3PM-4PM
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Back To School
Cannabis Farming Basics For the Home Grower
Navigating Farm Transitions
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Presentation by:
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DCC - Eva Olin & Erin Wonder w/ Kristin Nevedal for Q&A
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​Nevada County - Sue Caplan
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CDFW - Dustin Patterson
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Water Board - Marissa Bosenko
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Join us for this informative webinar and get step-by-step guidance on how to properly and compliantly transition or close your cannabis farm.
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Thurs, Jan 15th, 2026 3PM-4PM
Pt. 2–Soil Health, Nutrition & Pest Control
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Presentation by: Daniel Fink
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Owner of licensed cannabis farm Om Down Farms
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Curious about growing your own cannabis at home? Join expert cultivator Daniel Fink, owner of licensed farm Down Om Farms, for a 3-part webinar series designed to guide you through the full backyard cannabis growing experience.
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Thurs, Jan 8th, 2026 3PM-4PM
Diversifying Your Cannabis Farm
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Presentation by: Lindsey Pratt
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Farm Institute Director at Sierra Harvest
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This webinar explores traditional Nevada County farm models—mixed veggies, orchards, vineyards, and small-scale ranching—and how their practices can translate to licensed cannabis farms to strengthen or expand existing cannabis operations.
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Weds, Dec 17th, 2025 3PM-4PM
Cannabis Farming Basics For the Home Grower
Pt. 1–Germination, Genetics & Garden Prep
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Presentation by: Daniel Fink
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Owner of licensed cannabis farm Om Down Farms
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Curious about growing your own cannabis at home? Join expert cultivator Daniel Fink, owner of licensed farm Down Om Farms, for a 3-part webinar series designed to guide you through the full backyard cannabis growing experience.
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Thurs, Nov 6th, 2025 3PM-4PM
Farm Roots, Market Reach: Brand Basics for Growers
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Presentation by: Bia Navarro
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Cannabis Branding Consultant
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Learn how to reconnect with your purpose, set intentional goals, and build an authentic cannabis brand that resonates with people. Discover practical tips on branding, storytelling, and sustaining long-term success in the evolving cannabis market.
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Thurs, Oct 23rd, 2025 3PM-4PM
Pest Management & Prevention For Your Garden
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Presentation by: Nate Braun
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Cannabis Cultivation & Pest Management Consultant
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Be prepared before the pests arrive! You will learn: - Common Cannabis pests and what to watch - The importance of pest prevention - Biological controls as well as mechanical and physical control such as sprays. - Organic Sprays and applications - Microbial and natural products for cannabis
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​Thurs, July 24th, 2025 4PM-5PM
Cultivation Compliance 101: Water Board Essentials
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Presentation by: Marissa Bosenko
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Associate Central Valley Water Board Cannabis Program Governmental Program Analyst
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This session covers the role of the Water Board Cannabis Program, including: changes to information and cultivation area, termination processes like site closures and final report monitoring, and understanding billing cycles.
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Tues, June 10th, 2024 3:00-4:00PM
ASK AN ATTORNEY with Huck Ingram
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Presentation by: Huck Ingram
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Founder & Attorney at Ingram Brady
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This conversation will focus around general business structures (LLC, C-Corp., S-Corp.), and the benefits over operating as a sole proprietorship, as well as generalities of how entities are taxed.
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Wed, April 23rd, 2024 3:00-4:00PM
CRUNCHING THE NUMBERS!
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Presentation by: Maria Herrera
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Creative Business Consultant with SIA Communications
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Join us to explore actionable techniques tailored to the unique challenges of rural cannabis farming. By the end of this workshop, you’ll have a clearer picture of your business’s financial health and actionable steps to create a sustainable future.
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Thurs, March 6th, 2024 3:00-5:00PM
ALLIANCE PERMITTING RESOURCES
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Alliance “Buddy” mentor program helping farmers assess their feasibility by being matched with a permitted farmer. Email info@nccannabisalliance.org.
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Permitting support groups
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Video recordings of past Get Legit Webinars (Ex: Track & Trace, Pesticide Regulations, Commercial Fire Regulations, Packaging & Labeling)
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Ongoing Get Legit Webinars and Industry Affairs Calls for regulatory assistance, business skills trainings, regenerative farming practices and more
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Recordings of past Industry Affairs Calls with valuable resources.
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Virtual Alliance SLACK Workspace for support, networking, resource sharing and more amongst members
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Nevada County Resources:
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State Resources: cannabis.ca.gov
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Email info@nccannabisalliance.org and let us know if you are having any challenges with the permit process so we can help best direct you to the appropriate resources.