“UNMASKING THE INDUSTRY” Official Program Guide
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N O I S S ULE E S ED H C S
As the season comes to a close and the new season is around the corner, we curated a series of talks that promise to result in very beneficial, relevant and timely conversations. Our intention is to support community and economic development through connection, collaboration and an overall unmasking of the industry together.
Opening Speaker: The Rise of Light Deprivation 11 AM - The California cannabis indus-
try has undergone an incredible amount of change and advancement within the last three years alone and part of that shift has been the increased adoption of the light deprivation method to cultivating ERIC cannabis. The use of BRANDSTAD tarps and greenhouses Forever have escalated and Flowering to speak about the Greenhouses developments and answer questions is Forever Flowering Greenhouses’ own Eric Brandstad. Eric is a licensed contractor and has managed Forever Flowering Greenhouses (lightdep.com) since 2007. He grew up on a commercial farm that’s been registered with the state since 1863. After briefly living in Humboldt, Eric planted roots in Grass Valley, California. Doing Business with the BOE 11:45 AM - With the passage of AB 266
and the potential for recreational cannabis to be approved in the 2016 election period, the cannabis industry in California is undergoing major changes and development. With for-profit can-
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nabis will come taxation and regulation and California’s Board of Equalization Chairwoman, Fiona Ma will be present to discuss matters and answer questions. As California Cannabis transitions to the mainstream, the Board of Equalization’s FIONA MA role grow with it. Chairwoman We welcome early of California access to ChairState Board of woman Fiona Ma Equalization and the information and knowledge she brings to our community for the upcoming changes and challenges. Stories That Sell: Telling Your Farm’s Story 12:15PM - Translate your experiences
into offers and turn your offers into experiences with Stories that Sell. Story allows others to see your passions like a sticky note stuck to your forehead.Pull the precise stories STEPH RITZ that will best posiFounder of tion your expertise – Voice Your using your personal Passions experiences to share your credibility. Stories that Sell guides you to share how you became an expert at what you offer the world. Let your stories
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The Rise of Light Deprivation 11AM - 11:45AM
Doing Business with the BOE 11:45AM 12:15PM
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Stories That Sell: Telling Your Farm’s Story 12:15PM - 1 PM
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authentically sell your services, offers, and programs for you. Join us to learn how you can transform your business from generic to irresistible with words that change the world. Economics of Compliance 1 PM - Dr. Corva will begin the session
with a brief overview of the economics of compliance in Washington State that may apply to Humboldt. Each speaker will address relevant local aspects of compliance from their indiDOMINIC CORVA Exec. Director & vidual experiFounder of Center ence and experfor the Study tise, up to but of Cannabis and not limited to: Social Policy building compliHOLLIE HALL ance costs into Founder at Hollie your business Hall & Associates plan; startup DANI BURKHART vs structural Owner of Emerald compliance Heritage Farm costs; environFRED KRISSMAN mental costs Adjunct Professor and benefits of Anthropology of compliance; at HSU individual and collective benefits to compliance costs; potential areas for improvement and reducing costs of
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compliance; scaling compliance costs (how are compliance costs different for small or larger farmers); tracking costs and markets; and distribution-related compliance costs for farmers. After introductions, the panel will take questions from the audience. Chemical-Free Pest Management, Using Beneficial Insects! 2:15PM - The recurring scenario of
cannabis production failing pesticide tests due to the use of chemical pesticides is a familiar one. An infestation can threaten the harvest and destroy whole crops and seasons if not managed correctly. This has, for various reasons, driven producers to take a chemical approach to pest control. The risk is that it may cost additional time and money to SHANE YOUNG be spent to control Owner of it and there is the Natural ever-present chance Enemies Bio of ending up with Control contamination during testing. Shane Young, Owner of Natural Enemies Bio Control has consulted and spoken at multiple cannabis conferences on the benefits of a biological pest control approach. He learned being a î€&#x;
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Economics of Compliance
Chemical-Free Pest Management
Making Your Farm Work for You: Regenerative Farming Techniques
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grower that it’s always best to prevent a situation rather than come in and try to clean one up. The perception is that you are always coming from behind to take care of things and it costs more money to begin with. Using beneficial insects and predatory mites is something that you can do preventatively to where you don’t have to get to that problem. Basically allowing growers go back to is just focusing on growing their plant. Shane currently leverages his extensive background of more than 12 years in commercial greenhouses to assist cannabis growers in producing plants that test clean before market. Natural Enemies was founded in Oregon in 2014, providing chemical-free cannabis growing using beneficial predatory insects, instead of incorporating harmful and risky pesticides into commercial grow operations.
publicly, a growing number of farmers are coming back into sunlight and using more organic, living soils. By DAN MAR farming organiHigh Tide Permaculture Design, cally, we are Compliant Farms regenerating JESSE DODD the soil, returnBio Vortex ing the land SARAH SCHUETTE to its natural DBS Analytics state, in addiMIKE BLACK tion to reducing Humboldt or eliminating Rain, LLC the ingestion SAMUEL DEYTON chemical fertilSoilscape izers, pesticides Solutions and herbicides. JEREMY PLUMB Join this sesFarma sion and take the opportunity to speak with our panel on the subject from a range of experts on the subject.
Making Your Farm Work for You: Regenerative Farming Techniques
Distribution?
3 PM - The return to more organic methods of cannabis cultivation has increased exponentially as more states legalize either medical or recreational cannabis. With more freedom to cultivate
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4:15PM - Jessica Lilga is currently an owner of Alta Supply, a California cannabis distribution company working with leading brands such as Bhang, House of Jane and Pura Vida. She has a diverse insight into the cannabis industry due to her work with several
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Brave New World
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small companies and large international corporations in both the hydroponic industry and cannabis. Jessica lives in Sonoma County and is passionate about biological cultivation and holistic health. By being a leading JESSICA LILGA distributor in the Owner at rapidly evolving Alta Supply cannabis industry, there is inherent ability to support sustainable best practices and companies who practice them. Brave New World: The Rise and Fall of the Strain 4:45PM - A look into the near future,
Samantha Miller Chief Scientist of Pure Analtyics analyzes the lifecycle of the strain and progresses into a discussion of the changing basis of cannabis valuation due to market dynamSAMANTHA MILLER Chief Scientist at ics and segmenPure Analytics tation. During this session, we look at how these changes are evolving the conversation around Cannabis to one that provides a greater level of permissions for general use in our society to support health and wellness.
The Golden Tarp Awards Ceremony 5:30 PM - For the 3rd year of The Golden Tarp Awards, our theme is ‘Unmasking The Industry’ to highlight the mainstreaming of California cannabis and the transition from clandestine to open. We believe KEVIN JODREY with the changes Head Cultivator to the California of Wonderland Medical cannabis Nursery and program and the Founder of possible passage The Ganjier of recreational cannabis make 2016 the biggest year in California cannabis. With that we wish to highlight and praise the talent of our Northern California cannabis community using light dep methods of cultivation. Kevin Jodrey will announce the results of the competition and award 16 Golden Tarp Awards plaques for the top 4 entries in each of the four categories; fruity, floral, fuel and earth, the Ganjier Award for lifetime achievement and The Golden Tarp Award for the top entry of the competition. Make sure to look on the website for the full list of winners and their contact information.
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Every year we sit and painstakingly think about what sort of information and professional advice will best benefit our community. When we curate our speaker list and sessions, we do so with you in mind. This year, with the industry moving forward at lightning speeds, we have gathered the best of the best to help guide you and grow your success. We are proud to present this year’s cannabis professionals below. Mike Black
created Humboldt Rain in 2015. Mike and his lovely wife set down their roots where the Redwoods meet the Sea, in Humboldt County, where they feel blessed to operate a small family farm. Eric Brandstad has
been managing Forever Flowering Greenhouses since 2007. In addition, he is an earthwork and paving Licensed Contractor. Originally from San Joaquin County, California, his family has been commercially farming since 1862. He originally executed site development for greenhouse facilities prior to working for FFG. Eric moved to Grass Valley in 2001, where he started a small organic farm with his wife Bridget. Together they grew wheatgrass for the local co-op and now have a small goji berry nursery in a cold frame greenhouse. Since starting with FFG in 2007 Eric has been actively working on under-
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standing how summer greenhouses operate efficiently. He has toured many greenhouse facilities over the years to gain a better understanding of how plants react in greenhouse environments. Eric also speaks about Light Deprivation technology which was pioneered by FFG in 2006. Eric Brandstad’s expertise in Light Deprivation Greenhouse technology has made him a popular speaker at many events including The Emerald Cup, Santa Cruz Cup, Golden Tarp Awards, The Cali Dep Fest, Humboldt High Grade Gala, Canna Con, Cultivation Classic, Cannabis Creative Conference, National Cannabis Industry Association, Imperious Expo, Cannabis World Congress and Business Exposition and many others. Eric’s goal is to help improve the efficiency of light deprivation greenhouses and to help educate growers on how plants react in the greenhouse environment. Dani Burkhart
works with farmers and producers to complete the needed plans and permit filings
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in order to become compliant with cannabis regulations. She is dedicated to being a positive ambassador for Humboldt County, as well as helping farmers preserve their heritage in a new economic reality. She has a bachelor’s in Environmental Science with a minor in Economics from Humboldt State University, and previously served as the Assistant Executive Director of the advocacy and education group California Cannabis Voice Humboldt (CCVH). During her tenure, she was involved in organizing factfinding tours for the California Board of Equalization, Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom, the Blue Ribbon Commission, Representative Jared Huffman and Assemblymember Jim Wood; as well as many other experiences to show the world that what Humboldt has is truly special. Dr. Dominic Corva is a Po-
litical Geographer and Public Policy scholar. He was most recently a visiting assistant professor in Public Policy at Sarah Lawrence College (2009-2013), and continues to be an Affiliate Researcher for the Humboldt Institute for Interdisciplinary Marijuana Research (HIIMR) at Humboldt State University, Arcata, California. His work has been published in The International Journal of Drug Policy, Political Geography, the Annals of the Association of American Geographers, and ACME: A Journal of Radical Geography. His dissertation research
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examined the political economy of international drug policy in the Western Hemisphere, and his postdoctoral research has focused on the political economy of cannabis agriculture in Southern Humboldt county. Jesse Dodd is a gardener, beeder, artist and living soil builder. He specializes in multifaceted composting strategies, utilizing appropriate biology, based on location and materials in an attempt to optimize the process. His hope is to instill in others how important living soils are to our life on this planet and the need to return our organic wastes back into the natural cycles. He is the creator of Biovortex, a living conceptual art piece, utilizing the mediums of gardening, soil building, breeding, photography, writing, imagination, social media, conversations, and presentations, with the goal of influencing the cannabis industry in the direction of a profitable and environmentally regenerative future. It’s his belief that through the development of regenerative cannabis farms we can create tremendous economic growth and opportunity, while having a positive impact on the environment. Hollie Hall is a watershed resources specialist living in Northern California. Following the principals
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of Adaptive Management, she works to integrate social values, science, and regulatory processes to shape watershed resources management strategies. In October of 2013 she opened a watershed resources consultancy to aid community groups, landowners, nonprofit organizations, and state and federal agencies in developing watershed resource management solutions. Ideal outcomes of Hollie’s work are improved watershed health through: stakeholder collaboration, an overall increase in the watershed literacy of society, and an enhancement in the scientific and social value base of environmental policies. Kevin Jodrey
is one of the most well known growers in Humboldt County and is an internationally respected cannabis expert, known for improving and forwarding the modern cannabis movement. As a world renowned hunter of ganja genetics, Kev is fascinated by the search for rare, desirable, and marketable traits. Kevin is the creator of Port Royal, owner of Wonderland Nursery, and co-founder of The Ganjier. He’s been a cannabis cultivator for decades, running this own operations and offering consulting services to the broader community. He’s spoken at universities, judged at the Emerald Cup, and consulted on cannabis related educational shows for National Geographic and A&E. Featured in the New York Times, a pulitzer prize winning Washing Post article, count-
less other articles, books, and radio and tv shows, he is at the epicenter of the Green Rush (and graces the walls of the Oakland Museum to prove it) and is guiding the industry as it transitions to the Clean Rush – the sustainable movement of regenerating the land naturally through cannabis cultivation. Fred Krissman ’s
research & teaching focus includes: international migration, farm labor markets, agricultural systems, illegal commodities (undocumented labor and cannabis), socioeconomic inequalities, cultural and subcultural interactions. Jessica Lilga is currently an owner of Alta Supply, a California cannabis distribution company working with leading brands such as Bhang, House of Jane and Pura Vida. She has a diverse insight into the cannabis industry due to her work with several small companies and large international corporations in both the hydroponic industry and cannabis. Jessica lives in Sonoma County and is passionate about biological cultivation and holistic health. By being a leading distributor in the rapidly evolving cannabis industry, there is inherent ability to support sustainable best practices and companies who practice them.
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Fiona Ma was first elected to represent the people of California’s 12th Assembly District from November 2006 to November 2012 (after serving the maximum of three terms.) She was the #112th woman to ever be elected to the California Legislature and the first Asian woman to ever serve as Speaker pro Tempore since 1850. The 12th Assembly District represented 450,000 and included the cities of San Francisco, Daly City, Colma and Broadmoor. Assemblywoman Ma first became interested in politics as a small business owner and a Certified Public Accountant advocating on behalf of other small businesses. She was an elected delegate to the White House Conference on Small Business under President Bill Clinton, which produced a report to Congress on the 60 top policy recommendations to help small businesses grow and prosper in the 21st century. She formally entered the field of politics in 1995, serving as a part-time district representative for the former President pro Tempore of the California Senate, John Burton. It was a position that would last for seven years, after which she was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, where she served for four years until 2006. During her tenure on the Board of Supervisors, she authored the landmark Local Business Enterprise ordinance on behalf of women and minority business owners and passed legislation to tackle human trafficking.
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Dan Mar is the
owner of High Tide Permaculture, a regenerative land-use design company specializing in holistic property management plans, rainwater systems and watershed restoration. He is the founder of the Watershed Conscious Property program, a retired high school science teacher, and an instructor for permaculture design courses.
Samantha Miller is
President and Chief Scientist at Pure Analytics, LLC – a cannabis testing lab based in northern california. In addition to her work at Pure Analytics, Samantha is an instructor at the 707 Cannabis College. Graduating cum laude, Samantha received her B.S. in Biochemistry. In turn, she was awarded scholarships and fellowships with the National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense and The Beckman Foundation for research in pro-drug discovery. Samantha has more than 15 years experience in analytical chemistry. Her particular focuses include drug development, environmental analysis, materials chemistry and more. Not only can Samantha use the necessary equipment to analyze chemical compounds in cannabis, but she can build them as well.
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Steph Ritz is a world renowned writing consultant who turns what you’re saying into what you meant to say, She guides you to voice your passions with words that change the world. For over 12 years, Steph has represented internationally acclaimed artists, marketers, educators, coaches, and corporations. She’s led clients to successfully turn their dreams into reality, helping them grow from 100 to a 100,000 dedicated tribe members, developing copywriting for million-dollar funnels, and writing quality books with global leaders. Steph delivers creativity within structure. Her degrees in Writing and Education led Steph to a career as a high-end ghostwriter, retreat facilitator, and speaker. Her true magic lies in collaboratively translating the pivotal moments of your journey into tangible solutions for your community. Sarah Schuette ,
Associate Professional Soil Scientist, is co-founder of Dirty Business Soil which has been gaining momentum for the past 4 years. She has over 7 years of professional experience as a Soil Scientist and Biological Technician. Sarah helped build the DBS laboratory to what it is today. She is dedicated to helping farmers grow healthy, sustainable crops
using cutting edge regenerative practices. As a mathematician and chemist, she specializes in developing custom recipes for farmers based on the results of their soil tests. Prior to starting DBS she worked for government agencies such as NRCS, National Parks and The US Forest Service mapping soil and plant communities in Oregon and Alaska as well as soil conservation projects in Minnesota. Shane Young ’s background in Plant Health and Propagation was solidified during seven years managing the ornamental greenhouses at Woodburn Nursery & Azaleas, a Greenhouse Growers magazine top 25 grower. After personally implementing and running a successful biological control program there, he chose to switch gears and bring his expertise to the cannabis industry to help producers reduce residual pesticides in medical cannabis. The focus of Natural Enemies is strictly on the use of beneficial insects and helping growers transition from chemical use to biological control. As founder of Natural Enemies, and a thought leader in the new cannabis industry, Shane spreads the message of chemical pesticide-free horticulture through commercial cannabis consulting and speaking at cannabis conventions. Shane is a husband and father and lives in Portland, OR.
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JUDGING How Judging Works
The Judging Process (Off Site)
1. There will be four tables, one for each of the categories Floral, Fuel, Earth, Fruity. Each table will have the top four entries that lab results confirmed have the highest cannabinoids in that category. 2. Judges will go to an exclusive Judge’s Hall offsite to judge the top 16 entries. They will rate each one with a scorecard. 3. Each entry will be numbered and anonymized so they may be judged fairly. 4. Judging ends at 4 pm. 5. The entry with the highest score will be awarded the Golden Tarp Award at the evening award ceremony.
What are the Cannabis Categories?
Cultivators entered strains into one of four categories they think best suits their strain: 1. Floral. examples: Blue Dream, Green Crack, Bubba’s Gift 2. Fuel. examples: OG, Chem Dog 3. Earth. examples: Bubba, Pure Kush, Hindu Kush 4. Fruity. examples: Agent Orange, Mendo Purp Becoming a Judge
Anyone with a ticket and a 215 recommendation has a chance to become a judge. When patients enter the event, they have the option to roll a lottery machine. If the golden ball comes up, that person is granted a Judge Pass. Judge Passes may also be handed out on an individual basis. Just keep in mind: Only patients with verified 215 recommendations are eligible to become a judge. Judgeships are nontransferable.
E W IN N E R S: H T G IN IL E V UN CEREMONY D R A W A E H T It’s always exciting to see which collective
and cultivators will take home awards and for which strains. We have 140 incredible entries this year. There are 16 plaques to give, the Golden Tarp Award, the Ganjier Lifetime Acheivement Award, and the Highest CBD Award. Check them all out after the ceremony!
All winners will be displayed on thegoldentarp.com the following day. Be sure to check out who won!
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MUSIC Listen to live music while you learn from and engage the experts we’ve gathered together. We’ve invited some great reggae, rock and hip hop artists for your listening enjoyment and we know you’ll enjoy them as much as we do. Check out the music and enjoy the lineup! ALTAR TONES - Altar Tones is a devotional Roots Reggae band cultivated in majestic Humboldt County, CA. The band is inspired by the timeless, up-full vibration of sweet Reggae music, and further fueled by the upsurge of the “Roots Revival” movement from Jamaica to the world. Their message is one of liberation, perseverance, and empowerment. MUMU CREW - We keep it real and true.
MumuCrew is coming for you. Follow our IG for music updates, upcoming shows, and positive vibes.
HARDLY DEADLY - Hardly Deadly is a Grateful Dead tribute band formed in Stockton, California in 2013 by singer / guitarist Dan Murphy, bassist Wristband Scott, and keyboardist Joe Bulum. While the band has worked hard to learn their favorite songs from the Grateful Dead catalog, they also incorporate their own elements of blues, jazz, country and funk music in to their live shows to pay tribute to the Grateful Dead’s jam band-style improvisation and instrumentals ROCKER-T - Brooklyn native Rocker-T has been guided by a higher power and life experience to vocalize the messages of peace, love and equality worldwide. He is a promoter of truth and rights through music. His array of musical knowledge and the spiritual teachings he’s acquired throughout life have enabled him to not only blaze trails in many genres, but to
create a unique voice which touches spirits around the world from all walks of life. CUTTHROAT MODE CLIC - Cutthroat
Mode is a hip-hop crew out of San Mateo.
FINN GRUVA - Finn a.k.a Groove Operator (born Haifine Latapu) was raised in South Sacramento, CA. The first genre of music he ever heard was old Tongan folk music from his parents. He also grew up listening to R&B, Old School, and Soft Rock music–even before Reggae music. It wasn’t until junior high school that he was exposed to Reggae music through church dances and activities. A.DOUGH - A.Dough is a hip hop artist from the 454 Live Entertainment group. WESTAFA - Between touring with artists
such as Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and J Boog, years of mixtape releases, international gigs and residencies, Westafa has captivated the industry. With musical roots in hip hop, reggae and dancehall, Westafa’s style has evolved to where he can majorly move any type of audience in many different settings. Whether it’s a stage show, club, festival, or private gig, Westafa is an obvious innovator of sound.
ANGELS CUT - Angels Cut, AKA the Cut are a northern Cali rock band known for their high energy shows, powerhouse vocals and hook in mouth riffs.
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ABOUT THE GANJIER Ganjier (gan-jee-ya) — a ganja professional with a visible passion for cannabis and who is highly knowledgeable about one or more facets of the plant, such as its history, characteristics, flavors, and genetics. Our mission is to provide a platform for qualified Ganjiers to share their expertise, wisdom, and tips to those interested in being part of the new cannabis industry. From professionals who have had multiple years of experience, The Ganjier offers advice and information on specializations such as cultivation, cannabis law, edible production, branding, marketing and more. The Ganjier founders and contributors have been part of the movement that helped usher in the new attitudes toward the cannabis plant. Now they’re here to share their experience and their vision. In decades past, one person in the cannabis industry would need to perform what would be a dozen jobs in a regulated business just to make it. Now you don’t have to use just you anymore. The end of prohibition in some states and a shift in how cannabis is perceived nationwide have created opportunities and opened the door for innovation. Cannabis entrepreneurs need a reliable, updated information source to help build their businesses and their knowledge of the plant. Enter The Ganjier.
Kevin Jodrey is one of the most well
known growers in Humboldt County and is an internationally respected cannabis expert, known for improving and forwarding the modern cannabis movement. As a world renowned hunter of ganja genetics, Kev is fascinated by the search for rare, desirable, and marketable traits. Kevin is the creator of Port Royal, owner of Wonderland Nursery, and co-founder of The Ganjier. He’s been a cannabis cultivator for decades, running this own operations and offering consulting services to the broader commu-
nity. He’s spoken at universities, judged at the Emerald Cup, and consulted on cannabis related educational shows for National Geographic and A&E. Featured in the New York Times, a pulitzer prize winning Washing Post article, countless other articles, books, and radio and tv shows, he is at the epicenter of the Green Rush (and graces the walls of the Oakland Museum to prove it) and is guiding the industry as it transitions to the Clean Rush – the sustainable movement of regenerating the land naturally through cannabis cultivation.
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Dennis Park has been a technology
and marketing media consultant in the cannabis space since 2010 and launched Ganjier Solutions in 2014 to support the needs of the California cannabis industry. Ganjier Solutions specializes in strategic online media marketing, web development and cannabis branding. A trusted resource and strategic partner, Dennis helps to bridge the divide between where cannabis brands are today to where they wish to be in an sociallyintegrated, mainstream cannabis society. During his career, Dennis has worked with leaders in the California cannabis industry; The Emerald Cup, SC Labs, Wonderland Nursery, Monterey Bay Alternative Medicine, Cannabusiness Law, Americans for Safe Access,
NORML Women’s Alliance, PfrommerNow Consulting and Berkeley Patients Care Collective to name a few. His client focus is to help demystify online and social strategies to work for cannabis brands of all sizes. Dylan Livingearth is the owner of
an Arcata-based consulting firm called Positive Change, which specializes in bookkeeping and project management for all sizes of companies. He has acted as special projects coordinator for Ganjier Spring Kickoff, Golden Tarp Award, Mecca Cup and Wonderland Nursery projects. His specialty is working collaborative with community stakeholders to support their vision to fruition.
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