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A new cannabis cultivation facility comprises hundreds of moving parts, each playing a crucial role in its success. This presentation will delve into the key areas that can make or break a cultivation project, spanning from concept, to securing municipal support, site due diligence, layouts, selecting the necessary equipment, and operational efficiency. By the end of this session, attendees will gain a solid understanding of the pitfalls to avoid when embarking on their own cultivation project.
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This seminar will examine why cultivators should pursue comprehensive energy rebates and incentives. Not only do rebates reduce businesses’ capital expenditure, they also limit operational costs once more sustainable, efficient equipment is installed. Attendees can expect a high-level analysis of rebate programs in Minnesota and how to enhance rebate value. Attendees will learn how to adhere to policies and identify significant opportunities that translate to both capital & operational savings.
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In the rapidly evolving cannabis industry, cultivation facility design is increasingly essential to operational success. Bruys Henderson, an experienced designer, will share insights on optimizing layouts, energy use, and workflows to enhance functionality, compliance, and cost-effectiveness. Drawing from examples in Virginia and the surrounding area, attendees will gain valuable tools to create future-ready, efficient, and environmentally sustainable facilities.
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As the cannabis industry evolves, ancillary businesses are increasingly pivotal in driving innovation and shaping the market. This session will explore how these companies, particularly in packaging, logistics, and vape technology, are not just supporting the cannabis ecosystem but actively defining its future.
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Minnesota’s Department of Labor and Industry and Department of Health will provide new cannabis industry employers information about recent labor law changes, including sick leave, wage payment requirements, and others. The session will address labor trafficking and exploitation, issues that have been tied to cannabis employers in other states. Attend to ensure your business stays compliant and supports a fair and safe workplace for employees.
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Minnesota’s Department of Labor and Industry and Department of Health will provide new cannabis industry employers information about recent labor law changes, including sick leave, wage payment requirements, and others. The session will address labor trafficking and exploitation, issues that have been tied to cannabis employers in other states. Attend to ensure your business stays compliant and supports a fair and safe workplace for employees.
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As the regulatory framework is being built in Minnesota, it is time to think about running a compliant cannabis business. Inventory control and accounting cannot be avoided, and this presentation will help you understand how to maximize deductions and minimize loss while staying compliant with cannabis and tax regulations. The presentation will cover topics such as COGS, work in progress, finished inventory, and loss as they correlate to your balance sheet and regulations to be aware of.
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As the regulatory framework is being built in Minnesota, it is time to think about running a compliant cannabis business. Inventory control and accounting cannot be avoided, and this presentation will help you understand how to maximize deductions and minimize loss while staying compliant with cannabis and tax regulations. The presentation will cover topics such as COGS, work in progress, finished inventory, and loss as they correlate to your balance sheet and regulations to be aware of.
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Simon is a former Director of Risk and Compliance, having worked for three of America’s largest financial institutions: Wells Fargo, US Bank, and Equiniti Trust Company. He is the author of two Amazon bestselling books, 10 Powerful Strategies for Conflict De-Escalation and Securing Church Operations. His work on conversational interviewing is featured in the award-winning book How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic by Dr. James Densley and Dr. Jillian Peterson of the Violence Project.
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Bill presents a simplified propagation system that every vertically-propagated cultivation can use to make all of the fresh pathogen-free clones they need and more without the resources given to maintain pathogen-spreading mother plants. Resources given to mother plants can now be used for more flowering and solves the finger-pointing that exists when clones are cut from unknowingly infected mothers.
The solution is to make tissue clones from pruned tips and keep clean veg plants together.
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Cannabis cultivation is tough, especially with safety and regulatory standards getting stricter every day. As the industry booms—and federal legalization seems inevitable—the call for clean, mold-free cannabis becomes louder and louder. This issue has further been illuminated following widespread reports of pesticides being found in licensed cannabis in California.
This session will break down the 10 steps every cannabis cultivator needs to follow to pass safety tests and regulatory inspections.
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Post harvest is often an afterthought when planning a new facility and working in existing spaces. We struggle with variable climates and seasonal shifts. The key to controlling post-harvest is gaining an understanding of the physics at work in the drying, curing, and storage space. When we understand the relationship between temperature, dew point, and relative humidity we have the foundation on which to build and operate a sound post-harvest environment. We’ll take a deep dive into the physics.
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Odor control is a critical challenge for cannabis cultivation, affecting both business viability and community relations. With local jurisdictions prioritizing odor abatement for permits, cannabis businesses face risks like lawsuits and license revocations. This presentation explores evolving regulations, key metrics, and practical odor control solutions. Attendees will gain insights to navigate regulatory demands, fostering fair standards that support industry growth and community welfare.
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Early movers in the cannabis retail industry have the potential for great success, but they must navigate complex obstacles, from regulatory compliance to specialized operational needs. In this session—brought to you by Cova Cannabis Software, which has helped over 2,000 retailers launch their stores across the country—you’ll gain actionable insights and practical tips for overcoming these challenges and preparing for a successful store launch.
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This presentation is designed to educate on leveraging metrc tags to be more efficient and accurate. The state requires each plant & package to have a visible metrc RFID tag present. State auditors are provided a metrc RFID handheld allowing them to quickly and accurately audit a room or find a give plant/package. This same RFID functionality, and more, exists within systems designed specifically for licensees. We will discuss how to leverage RFID to be a value add not merely a cost.
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During this session, Minnesota cannabis law and policy expert Jason Tarasek will discuss the cannabis regulatory landscape and dive into key topics for those interested in entering the market, including licensing criteria, product selection, social equity opportunities, and best practices for starting a business. The session will also include a market analysis of the current hemp-derived THC market and the projected adult-use cannabis market.
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Efforts to identify the main cause of cannabis’s “skunky” odor and methods to mediate them from cannabis cultivation are rapidly evolving. A few years ago, the terpene Myrcene was thought to be the main culprit; however, we now know that, although part of the odor profile, terpenes are not the cause of the characteristic smell downwind of cannabis operations.
SCS will detail research into the compounds that result in the objectionable odors emitted by cannabis operations and detail solutions.
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As the regulatory framework is being built in Minnesota, it is time to think about running a compliant cannabis business. Inventory control and accounting cannot be avoided, and this presentation will help you understand how to maximize deductions and minimize loss while staying compliant with cannabis and tax regulations. The presentation will cover topics such as COGS, work in progress, finished inventory, and loss as they correlate to your balance sheet and regulations to be aware of.
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Compliance in the cannabis industry can be make-or-break to maintaining the value of your license and avoiding regulatory fines and delays. The fractional compliance model allows operators to use a third party to audit their operations, update their SOPs and operations materials to the code and regulations, and ensure that compliance tasks are being performed without the cost of an additional compliance officer’s salary.
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Learn the fundamentals and the pitfalls to avoid in developing a premium exotic flower grow facility and operation. Learn about facility development starting with selecting the correct property, the type of facility to build, how to precisely control the environment, and setting up a perpetual rotation and cultivation program.
The session will substantially help in avoiding costly mistakes and make sure growers are on the right path to developing a successful premium flower operation.
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Pest & Bacteria resistant genetics that are out performing what’s saturated in the marketplace. Learn how tissue culture can decrease your waste, increase your profits & decrease your monthly expenses! Why sourcing the right genetics is so imperative to your success. How to stay pest & bacteria free whether your indoors or outdoors.. Learn the best tricks & tips to ensure your success in cannabis cultivation. Start Small & Think Big !
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Effective control of your environment is essential for your plants to reach their full potential.
Water plays a pivotal role in each stage of your plants’ growth. We will look at the effect humidity control plays in your crop’s maturation. The most impeccable genetics can only take you as far as your environment will allow. Help them become everything they can be.