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! 2025 GET LEGIT EDUCATION WEBINARS
All webinars are free and open to the public
Cannabis Farming Basics
For the Home Grower
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, 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
AMENDMENTS TO A CANNABIS CULTIVATION LICENSE
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Presentation by: Eva Olin
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DCC, Licensing Division, Environmental Evaluation
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Learn how to become licensed in CA, get questions answered about licensing, amendments, and timing of approvals.
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Thurs, Dec. 12th, 2024 3:00-5:00PM​
CELL PHONE PHOTOGRAPHY FOR MARKETING WEED!
Tips & Tricks for getting the best pics in the garden and
at home
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Presentation by: Val Camp
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Filmmaker and Photographer
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Learn the tips and tricks to take beautiful photos and videos of your garden and your finished product--all just using your cell phone!
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Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024 3:00PM
GETTING THE GOOD BUGS: HOW TO FARM FOR
BENEFICIAL INSECTS AND BIODIVERSITY
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Presentation by: Jessa Kay-Cruz
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​Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist at Xerces Society
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This presentation will focus on techniques to attract beneficial insects onto your farm.
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Wednesday, May 29th, 2024 3:00PM
LEVERAGING SOCIAL MEDIA FOR YOUR CANNABIS
BRAND
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Presentation by: Elizabeth Udell
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​Director of Social Media Marketing
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Capture a deeper understanding of social media and build the confidence you need to begin your journey into cannabis brand marketing.
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Tuesday, March 19th, 2024
CASH FLOW STATEMENTS & ACCOUNTING BEST
PRACTICES
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Presentation by: Julia Glasse
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​QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor
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Understand cash flow statements to show how much cash your business has to fund its operations and pay off debt
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Thursday, February 15th, 2024 4:00PM
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.