Bend/Redmond Spring 2018    March 17-18, 2018

Jeremy Dickman, a partner with Clifton Cannabis Law, will speak about the processes, methods, and challenges faced by prospective marijuana growers in Deschutes County seeking land-use approval to legally grow, process, or sell adult-use marijuana in unincorporated areas of the county.  It's not as simple as following the Deschutes County Code, and politics is beginning to rear its ugly head as farmers seek equal treatment under local law.

Join Rick Gilliland in a discussion about the benefits of maintaining a Medical Cannabis Card in Oregon. Rick will touch on ten key points about how holding a OMMP card is still a very valuable thing; even in an open recreational market. He will also touch base on HB 2198 and the right to sell 20 pounds of cannabis as a medical grower to the recreational market. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insight from one of Central Oregon’s leading Medical Cannabis Clinics.

Randal Barrett, a Journeyman Scientific Glassblower, will conduct a brief discussion on Cannabis Science & Health. Randal will give a breakdown on Concentrates, Vaping Dangers, Smoking & Edibles. Which method of delivery is best or most harmful? The answer may surprise you! Be sure not to miss this groundbreaking information about the good, the bad, and the ugly on Cannabis Delivery and Health.

Join Daniel Huson, founder and managing member of Rose City Laboratories, for an in-depth discussion on Cannabis Testing past, present, and future. After his overview Dan will open up the floor for questions and answers to your questions about Cannabis Testing. Cannabis testing- past:  No regulations with test from different labs showing different lab potency numbers, and why? Microbial testing & tamper proof bags will also be discussed Cannabis testing- present:  Regulations, accreditations, and the number of labs drops from 80+ in 2016 to 20 or so now. Lab reports are still not the same from lab to lab and we’ll discuss why? However, Oregon is number one in the race for regulation. Cannabis testing- future:  More labs, more regulation coming, more expensive equipment, TOF analysis. Don’t miss this opportunity to get your questions answered about Cannabis Testing in Oregon!

Join Austin Dilling of Highline Accounting for an overview of the federal taxation of cannabis businesses, in particular IRS Code Section 280e. In this discussion Austin will review applicable mitigation techniques to reduce exposure and lower total tax liabilities. He will also provide time to answer your questions and By the end of the discussion you will leave with a better understand of the tax rules and actionable steps for mitigation.

Join Stephen Sgambati for a discussion on the cost effectiveness and other benefits of farming with living soil. Stephen will describe exactly what “living soil” is and how utilizing this growing technique can positively affect the overall outcome of your crop. He will also explain the difference between living soil and the use of chemical nutrients including key things you should be aware of before you decide to use chemically derived nutrients. If you are looking for organic solutions for your garden you won’t want to miss this informative discussion with Stephen!

Jennifer Clifton, experienced and season corporate transactional lawyer and founder of Clifton Cannabis Law, will analyze the best corporate structure for your cannabis business in light of the major issues confronting cannabis businesses, such as IRC280E, raising money, bank issues, and other legal issues related to cannabis businesses.  Jennifer will discuss legal issues to consider, such as tax issues, securities issues, and banking issues, when structuring your business.  Do you create a LLC, multiple LLCs, a branding company, a property management company, and the farm?  How do you raise money for the business when there are multiple entities?  All the exciting questions that keep entrepreneurs up at night. 

Buds and Bees: focuses on the issues and impacts surrounding honeybee/pollinator loss, and how the hemp/cannabis industry can help save these awesome creatures, our collective habitats, and support surrounding ecosystems. We will discuss the primary known, and relatively unknown factors bee-hind colony collapse, highlighting the problems and solutions related to their decline.

There are many ways you can germinate all kinds of seeds, including cannabis. In this workshop, you'll learn how to plant and sprout your seeds in one of The Good Earth Organic Supply's best-selling, organic soil blends. You'll learn how to properly feed, water, and care for a seedling growing in soil, and you'll walk away with your own sprout in progress! Seeds courtesy of CSI Humboldt.

Join Austin Dilling of Highline Accounting for an overview of the federal taxation of cannabis businesses, in particular IRS Code Section 280e. In this discussion Austin will review applicable mitigation techniques to reduce exposure and lower total tax liabilities. He will also provide time to answer your questions and By the end of the discussion you will leave with a better understand of the tax rules and actionable steps for mitigation.