CannaBus - Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay Tour - An Educational Experience

2010 Freedom Boulevard,Freedom CA 95019

03 February, 2022

Description

Join us for a truly Monterey Bay Cannabis Educational Experience. Hold conversations with a cultivator, manufacturer & dispensary. On February 3 for College Administrators and repeated on February 4 for faculty, CTE and Workforce Development professionals. The CannaBus Educational Experience Tours will be in the Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay area. These tours will showcase three important employers in the cannabis industry: A grower / cultivator, a production facility and a dispensary. The day begins with breakfast of pastries and juice. Lunch will be provided and enjoyed during a presentation and Q & A session with cannabis industry subject matter experts. Cannabis and hemp have exploded into a multi-billion dollar industry that is expected to experience continuous growth. However, as seen in many other industry sectors, cannabis producers and retailers face labor shortages. They also have complex needs, questions and concerns about attracting, training, developing and up-skilling their employees' skills. As Regional Directors, Employer Engagement for the Bay Region we create a cross-sector initiative between three sectors: Agriculture, Business / Entrepreneurship and Retail, Hospitality, Tourism (RHT) to focus on professional development for faculty, administrators and workforce development teams to support this industry. The day begins in Santa Cruz County, CA and will include a guided tour of Bird Valley Organics. They are advancing regenerative practices in cannabis cultivation and producing healing cannabis medicine. At 410 Extracts we'll learn how they manufacturer the Strong John product line. From extraction to manufacturing, to packaging and sale. Guests will learn how oil is extracted from cannabis plants and flowers. A working lunch at Bird Valley Organics will include ingredients from their gardens. The discussion will be a wide-ranging a session to introduce the group to the logistics surrounding the banking, transportation and security aspects of this field, all of which include many challenges and complexities. In attendance will be multiple subject matter experts for a lengthy Q & A session. The tour will end with a visit to Santa Cruz Naturals Watsonville dispensary with an overview of the retail side of the industry, the difference between THC, CBD, and the various delivery methods. The available tour dates are: February 3 for Administrators and February 4 for faculty, CTE and Workforce Development teams. Each tour is guided by Jared Giammona, owner of The Sonoma County Experience, on an 18 passenger luxury bus. All County required COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed.