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
OCal Certification 3-Part Webinar Series
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Presentation by:
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Kim Hatfield: CCOF Assistant Director of Member Acquisition
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Join us for this 3-part webinar series that will help you take the steps to get OCal Certified for the 2027 season. Hosted by the Nevada County Cannabis Alliance and presented by CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers).
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Nov 12th, Nov 18th, & Dec 2 | 3PM-4PM
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Each webinar will have a different registration
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Cannabis & Men's Health Pt. I: The Endocannabinoid System, Testosterone, and Everyday Symptoms
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Presentation by: Melynda Ruckels
- RN MSN Medical Cannabis Nurse
- This webinar will cover how cannabis interacts with the male body with regards to chronic pain, sleep, anxiety, and hormonal shifts.
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Thurs., January 14th, 2027 | 3PM-4PM
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Stay tuned for registration info
Understanding Cal/OSHA: Workplace Safety for Cannabis Businesses
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Presentation by: Matt Hayashi
- OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer
- This webinar walks through what that requirement means for your operation, the workplace hazards Cal/OSHA cares about most in cannabis, and how to get ahead of an inspection before one shows up at your gate.
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Weds., October 7th, 2026 10:30AM-11:30AM
Cannabis & Women's Health Pt. II: Autoimmune Conditions and Cancer Symptom Support
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Presentation by: Melynda Ruckels
- RN MSN Medical Cannabis Nurse
- This webinar will cover will cover cannabis for autoimmune conditions like fibromyalgia and endometriosis, and cannabis as symptom support during cancer treatment
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Thurs., October 1st, 2026 3PM-4PM
Cannabis and Women's Health, Part I: The Endocannabinoid System, Hormones, and Everyday Symptoms
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Presentation by: Melynda Ruckels
- RN MSN Medical Cannabis Nurse
- This webinar will cover how cannabis interacts with the female body with regards to chronic pain, sleep, anxiety, and hormonal shifts.
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Thurs., August 27th, 2026 3PM-4PM
Cannabis Rescheduling to Schedule III: What It Means
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Presentation by: William Panzer
- Cal NORML’s Legal Director
- In this webinar, Attorney William Panzer will break down how federal rescheduling could affect cannabis farmers.
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Thurs., June 4th, 2026 3PM-4PM
OCal Certification Webinar Series
4-Part Webinar Series
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Presentation by:
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Kim Hatfield: CCOF Assistant Director of Member Acquisition
- Marli Allard: CCOF Senior Applicant Specialist
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Join us for this 4-part webinar series that will help you take the steps to get OCal Certified for the 2026 season. Hosted by the Nevada County Cannabis Alliance and presented by CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers).
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Thurs., May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026 3PM-4PM
Farmer-to-Farmer: Tips & Tricks for METRC
In-Person Workshop - register for address
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Presentation by: The Nevada County Cannabis Alliance
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In this in-person workshop, we’ll walk through how METRC applies directly to cultivation workflows—covering everything from plant tagging and growth tracking to harvest reporting and waste management.
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Thurs., May 21st, 2026 3PM-4PM
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This workshop has no recording
The Cannabis Connection: Your Endocannabinoid System
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Presentation by: Melynda Ruckels, RN MSN
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Registered Medical Cannabis Nurse
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Explore how cannabis interacts with the body through the science of the endocannabinoid system (ECS)
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Weds, April 29th, 2026 3PM-4PM
Amending Native Soil
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Presentation by: Daniel Fink
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Owner of licensed cannabis farm Down Om Farms
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This webinar will guide cannabis growers in Nevada County through the fundamentals of amending native soil for optimal plant health and yield
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Thurs, Mar 26th, 2026 3PM-4PM
Cannabis Farming Basics For the Home Grower
Pt. 3 Drying, Curing & Storing Your Harvest
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Presentation by: Daniel Fink
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Owner of licensed cannabis farm Down Om 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, March 5th, 2026 3PM-4PM
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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Weds, Feb 25th, 2026 3:30PM-4:30PM
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
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 Down Om 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 Down Om 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
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.