Cannabis Growing Pro

There is more than one way to start a cannabis plant. Clones and seeds each bring their own challenges and advantages. We break down the advantages and challenges of each in this helpful lesson. The lesson covers these topics:

• The Cannabis Plant Germination Stage
• Starting Cannabis Plants from Clones, including Best Cloning Practices, Choosing Mother Plants, Where to Take Clones From, Plug Cloning, Aeroponic Cloning, Tissue Culture, Micropropagation, and Hardening Off
• Starting Cannabis Plants from Seeds, including Wet Paper Towel, Plug, Potting Soil, and Peroxide Germination Methods
• Breeding Cannabis, including Cannabis Genetics, Plant Generations (F1 and F2), Cubing, Hybrid Strains, Selecting Males, Harvesting Pollen, Pollinating Females, Harvesting Seeds, and Safety Precautions
• Caring for Young Pot Plants, including Moving Seedlings into a Grow Medium, Introducing Light and Nutrients, and Tips for Young Cannabis Plants
• Transplanting Young Cannabis Plants into Soil, Coco Coir, and Earth Boxes

Caring for your cannabis plant properly during the vegetative and flowering stages of growth can be highly beneficial to the quality and quantity of your harvest. The lesson covers these topics:

• Overview of the Cannabis Plant Vegetative Stage
• Cannabis Pruning Techniques, including Cannabis Defoliation, Topping Cannabis Plants, FIM Technique for Growing Cannabis, and Optimal Pot Plant Structure
• Training Cannabis Plants in the Vegetative Stage, including Low Stress Training (LST), Main-Lining (Manifold Technique), Super Cropping, Texas Kid Technique, Vertical Trellising, Staking, and Outdoor Plant Support
• Screen of Green (SCROG) Technique and Sea of Green (SOG) Method of Growing Cannabis
• Transplanting Vegetative Cannabis Plants to Larger Pots and into Outdoor Gardens
• Cannabis Roots in the Vegetative Stage, including the Rhizosphere, Root Zone Additives, Hydroponic Roots, and Aeroponic Roots
• Water Needs in the Cannabis Vegetative Stage, including Drainage and pH
• Nutrients in the Cannabis Plant Vegetative Stage, including Foliar Feeding, Total Dissolved Solids, Organic Nutrients
• Indoor and Outdoor Vegetative Stage of Cannabis Plants
• Temperature, Humidity, Air Flow, and Lighting Needs of Indoor Vegetative Cannabis Plants
• CO2 Enrichment in the Vegetative and Flowering Cannabis Stages
• Identifying Male Cannabis Plants, including When to Check and How to Remove, Male vs Female Cannabis Plant Differences
• The Cannabis Plant Pre-Flowering Stage, including How Cannabis Starts to Flower, When to Induce Flowering in Indoor Cannabis Plants, Defoliation of Cannabis Plants, and Pruning Methods of Cannabis Plants
• Cannabis Flowers in Outdoor Gardens, including How to Tell When Cannabis Plants Are Finished
• The Cannabis Flowering Stage, including Defoliating of Cannabis, Pruning Cannabis, Best Nutrients for Cannabis Flowering, Temperature, Humidity, Air Flow, and Cannabis Flowering Lighting Needs
• Finishing and Flushing Cannabis Plants

Often overlooked but undeniably important, the way you harvest can make or break an otherwise great marijuana grow. These steps are among the most important in the marijuana growing process. The lesson covers these topics:

• Deciding When to Harvest Cannabis Plants by Looking at Trichomes and Pistils
• When to Harvest Outdoor Cannabis Plants
• How to Harvest Cannabis, including Drying Environment, Cannabis Drying Procedure, and How to Know When Your Cannabis is Dry Enough
• Wet and Dry Trimming Cannabis by Hand and Machine
• Curing Cannabis, including Preparing Plants, Optimal Environment, Pro Cannabis Curing Tips, and Procedure
• Storing Cannabis Flowers
• Restarting a Cannabis Garden

Sometimes, things don’t go perfectly in your indoor or outdoor garden. We provide you with the knowledge and skills to get your cannabis grow back on track if something starts to go wrong. The lesson covers these topics:

• Using Biological Controls, Forceful Water, Natural Oils, Insecticidal Soaps, and Pyrethrin to Kill Common Cannabis Pests
• Prevention, Detection, Eradication, and Control of Cannabis Pests, including How to Get Rid of Spider Mites, Aphids, Root Aphids, Whiteflies, Fungus Gnats, Mealybugs, Scales, Thrips, Caterpillars, Deer, Gophers, and Grasshoppers When Growing Cannabis
• Prevention, Detection, Eradication, and Control of Common Cannabis Diseases, including Powdery Mildew and Cannabis (PM), Botrytis, Algae, Fusarium Root Rot, Pythium Root Rot, Verticillium Wilt, and Stem Rot (Damping Off)
• Nutrient Disorders in Cannabis Plants, including a Discussion of Macronutrients and Micronutrients, Nutrient Deficiencies, and the Prevention and Correction of Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), and Nitrogen (N) Deficiency
• Controlling pH in Cannabis Plants, including Preventing and Detecting pH Issues
• Repairing Broken Cannabis Plant Stems and Branches, Uses of Cannabis Stems
• Nutrient and Heat Burn in Cannabis Plants
• Weather Damage in Outdoor Cannabis Plants
• Not Enough Light for Cannabis Plants
• Troubleshooting Cannabis Salinity Problems, LARF Buds, Inability to Flower, Hermaphrodites, Irrigation Issues, and Foxtailing

Necessary information on cannabis work permits and other required prerequisites for anyone looking to start a cannabis career in the United States or Canada. The lesson covers these topics:

• Age Requirements for Working in Cannabis Businesses in US states with legal cannabis programs.
• Cannabis Work Permit Fees for Cannabis Businesses in US states with legal cannabis programs.
• Training Requirements for Cannabis Industry Employees in US states with legal cannabis programs.
• Legal Requirements for Cannabis Workers in US states with legal cannabis programs.
• Canadian Cannabis Worker Regulations, Cannabis Act, and Criminal Code Bill C-45
• Age, Residency, and Ownership Requirements for Cannabis Industry Workers in Canada
• Analytical Cannabis Testing Lab and Cannabis Research Licenses in Canada
• Duties on Cannabis in Canada
• Age Requirements for Cannabis Industry Workers in each Canadian province and territory
• Cannabis Work Permit Fees in each Canadian province and territory
• Training Requirements for Cannabis Workers in each Canadian province and territory
• Legal Requirements for Cannabis Workers in each Canadian province and territory

Everything you need to start your cannabis career, including how to identify and locate industry jobs, create the perfect marijuana resume and cover letter, and succeed at the interview so you can start working in this amazing and profitable industry. The lesson covers these topics:

• Where to Look for a Cannabis Industry Job, including Cannabis Job Boards, Recruiting Companies, Placement Businesses, Staffing Agencies
• Online Cannabis Job Resources in the United States and Canada, including Indeed, Monster.com, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, SimplyHired, Craigslist, Cannabis Training University, Ganjapreneur, BloomTHC, HempEvents.org
• Cannabis Staffing Agencies
• Locating Cannabis Jobs through Social Media, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
• Getting a Cannabis Job through Unsolicited Emails, Newspapers and Magazine Ads
• Networking for Cannabis Careers at Local Cannabis Events, Cannabis Dispensaries, Cannabis Industry Parties, Cannabis Legislation Events, Dispensary Parties, National Cannabis Events, Women Grow, National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), Cannabis Policy Project (MPP), MJBizCon, International Cannabis World Events, and Canna-Tech Cannabis Events
• Building Cannabis Experience by Volunteering at Cannabis Organizations and Cannabis Blogging
• Writing a Cannabis Resume, including Tips, Organization, and Showing Black Market Pot Experience
• Using Skills from Other Industries on your Cannabis Resume, including Retails Skills for a Cannabis Budtender Job and Gardening Skills for a Cannabis Grower Job
• How to Write a Cover Letter in the Cannabis Industry, including Tips, Organization, and Including Black Market Cannabis Experience
• Sample Cannabis Entry-Level Cultivation Job Posting, Resume, and Cover Letter
• Sample Cannabis Management Job Listing, Resume, and Cover Letter
• Cannabis World Interview Tips, including Describing Black Market Cannabis Experience

Want to get your hands dirty working with actual cannabis plants? This lesson dives into the requirements for marijuana growers, cannabis trimmers, cannabis packagers, and other cultivators in the cannabis industry. The lesson covers these topics:

• Overview of Cannabis Cultivation Businesses, including Ancillary Positions like Cannabis Receptionist, Cannabis Security Guard, Cannabis Janitor, Cannabis Inventory Management, Cannabis Website Development, Cannabis Sales, Cannabis Marketing, Cannabis Human Resources, Cannabis Accounting, and Legal Cannabis Jobs
• Cannabis Garden Career Tracks, including Cannabis Field Hand, Cannabis Trimmer, Cannabis Packager, Cannabis Cultivation Associate, Cannabis Cultivation Manager, Cannabis Production Manager, and Master Grower
• Regulations, Responsibilities, Education Requirements, Experience Requirements, Advancement Opportunities, Wages, and Required Skills for Cannabis Grower Positions
• Regulations, Responsibilities, Education Requirements, Experience Requirements, Advancement Opportunities, Wages, and Required Skills for Cannabis Trimming Jobs
• Regulations, Responsibilities, Education Requirements, Experience Requirements, Advancement Opportunities, Wages, and Required Skills for Cannabis Production Managers
• Regulations, Responsibilities, Education Requirements, Experience Requirements, Advancement Opportunities, Wages, and Required Skills for Cannabis Packagers
• Career Path for Cannabis Growers, Cannabis Trimmers, and Cannabis Packagers
• Cannabis Packaging Skills, including How to Use a Futurola Knockbox or Cones Coolbox and How to Roll a Cannabis Joint or Blunt

Examine the process of obtaining a special license to run a cannabis business. This lesson acts as a guided tour of the requirements for cannabis business applications in each legal state, province, and territory across the United States and Canada. The lesson covers these topics:

• Inventory Tracking System Requirements in US States and Canadian Provinces
• Vertical Integration Requirements by State For United States Cannabis Businesses
• Licenses Available for Medical Cannabis Businesses in each US state with a medical cannabis program
• Fee Requirements for Cannabis Businesses in every US state with a legal cannabis program
• Licenses Available for Recreational Cannabis Businesses in every US state with a legal cannabis program
• Fee and Licensing Requirements for Canadian Cannabis Businesses
• Cannabis Delivery by Mail in Canada
• Medical and Recreational Cannabis Businesses Licensing in Canadian Provinces and Territories
• Regulations from the Canadian Department of Finance, including Excise Duties on Cannabis, the 2001 Canadian Excise Act, and the 2018 Canadian Budget Implementation Act
• Canadian Retail and Recreational Cannabis Dispensary Licenses in the United States and Canada
• Cannabis Medical and Recreational Cultivation Licenses in the United States and Canada
• Cannabis Processing Licenses in US States and Canadian Provinces and Territories
• Applications and Fees for Cannabis Business Licenses and L300 Cannabis Licenses
• Contacting the Canadian Government
• Canada’s Cannabis Tracking System (CTS)
• Canadian Cannabis Product Packaging and Labeling Requirements

Before joining the multi-billion dollar cannabis industry, you’ll need to be prepared. This lesson covers the basics of planning your cannabis business, from writing and pitching your marijuana business plan to overcoming common challenges you might face along the way. The lesson covers these topics:

• Challenges in Starting a Cannabis Business and Potential Cannabis Industry Pitfalls, including Cannabis Banking Challenges, Changing Cannabis Laws and Regulations, Income Tax Issues, Municipal Moratoriums, Under-Educated Consumers, Security, 280E Tax Code and Cannabis, Compliance with Cannabis Regulations, Cannabis Inventory Tracking, and Entering the Green Rush
• Competition in the Cannabis Industry, including Black Market Competition
• How to Write a Cannabis Business Plan, including Audience, Cover Page, Table of Contents, Executive Summary, Trademarks and Patents, Market Analysis, Company Descriptions, Ownership, and Appendices
• Sample Cannabis Business Plan
• The Global, National, and Local Cannabis Market
• Pricing in the Cannabis Industry, including Variable Market Considerations and Competition
• Stages of Development of a Cannabis Business
• Specialization in the Cannabis Industry
• Cannabis Patents, Trade Secrets, Copyrights, Intellectual Property, and Right of Publicity
• Marketing and Sales in the Cannabis Industry, including Creating a Visual Marketing Plan, Target Markets, Price Structure, and Market Penetration Strategy, Financial Projections, Cannabis Advertising, Cannabis Networking, Cannabis Industry Social Media Concerns, Cannabis Business Marketing Strategies, Budtender Product Education, Industry Brochures, Market Influencers, Cannabis Affiliate Marketing, Micro-Influencers, and Online Cannabis Reviews
• Sales Approach Strategies in the Cannabis Space, including Solutions Selling, the Buddy Approach, and The Guru Approach
• Research and Development (R&D) in the Cannabis Industry, including Cannabis Product Life Span
• Creating a Cannabis Facility Operating Plan
• Finances in the Cannabis Industry, including Funding Requests
• Cannabis Pitch Deck Basics, including Importance of a Cannabis Pitch Deck, Pitch Decks to Request Funding, Pitch Decks at Networking Events, and Pitch Deck Competitions
• How to Write a Cannabis Industry Pitch Deck, including Optimal Number of Slides, Slide Content, Appearance of Slides, Verbal Presentations, Delivering the Pitch Deck, Storytelling Skills, and Practicing
• Sample Cannabis Industry Pitch Deck
• Marketing and Advertising Challenges in the Cannabis Industry, including Changing Regulations, Truth and Accuracy Statements, Prohibited Areas, Prohibited Populations, Prohibited Methods
• Cannabis Holidays, including April 20 (420), July 10 (710), and Seasonal Cannabis Considerations
• Advertising in the Cannabis Space, including Industry Restrictions, Traditional Advertising, Advertising on Packaging, Live Events, Advertising in Dispensaries, In-Store Video Ads, Product Marketing Posters, Flyers, Signs, Branded Dispensary Bags and Jars, Promotional Models, Reward Programs, Promotional Items, Print Advertising, Radio Advertising, TV Advertising, Direct Mail, Billboards, Promotional Drink Coasters, News Media Coverage, Vinyl-Wrapped Vehicles, Online Advertising, Business Websites, Email Marketing, Banner Ads, Keyword Advertising, Social Media, and Hashtags
• Cannabis Transporting and Delivery Regulations Between Businesses, from Growers to Stores, to Dispensaries, Between Wholesale Businesses
• Cannabis Inventory Management, including Product Recalls and Defective Products, Expiration Dates, Inventory Tracking Systems, Seed-To-Sale, Seed-to-Harvest Tracking, Tracking for Processors, Wholesale-to-Consumer Tracking, Point of Sale (POS) Systems
• Tracking Cannabis Product Turnover Rates, Product Performance, Gross Margins, Lost Sales, Sell-Through Rates, and Stolen Products
• Cannabis Business Insurance, including Property Insurance, Product Liability Insurance, Living Cannabis Plant Coverage
• Federal Legal Considerations for Cannabis Businesses in the United States
• Local Regulations for Different Cannabis Business Types, including Prohibited Locations
• Packaging and Labeling Regulations in the Cannabis Industry
• Cannabis Business Shutdown Procedures, Rule Violations, and Government Raids

This lesson walks you through the many factors involved in starting a marijuana cultivation business. It will help you set up a successful cannabis cultivation business and avoid many common pitfalls. The lesson covers these topics:

• Preparing to Start a Cannabis Cultivation Business, including Cannabis Education, Networking, Research, and Planning
• Financing a Cannabis Business, including Traditional Financing, Venture Capital, Private Equity Funding, and Private Lenders
• Setting up a Cannabis Grow Business, including Business Structure, Licensing, and Insurance for Cannabis Cultivation
• Getting Property for your Cannabis Grow Business, including Building Permits, Square Footage Limitations, Legal Use of Property, Zoning, Commercial Leases, and Avoiding a Move
• Setting up an Indoor Cannabis Cultivation Facility, including Space Requirements, Costs, and Choosing the best Lights and Media for Growing Cannabis
• Setting up an Outdoor Cannabis Cultivation Facility, including Soil, Water, Climate, Harvest Limitations, and Light Deprivation Greenhouses
• Cannabis Cultivation Business Operations, including Cultivation Plans, Inventory Control, Product Testing, Employment Laws, Training Manuals, Safety Plans, Staffing Plans, Environmental Plans, Fire Safety, Waste Disposal, and Security
• Choosing Cannabis Strains to Grow, including Grow Time, THC and CBD Strains, CBD vs THC, Indica vs. Sativa vs Hybrids, and Genetic Origin of Strains

Cannabis manufacturing businesses make consumer products out of harvested cannabis plants. In this lesson, we cover the basic business decisions that all cannabis manufacturing businesses need to make to be successful. We also walk through the main types of cannabis manufacturing businesses, including extraction facilities, infused-product commercial kitchens, and large-scale infused-product manufacturers. The lesson covers these topics:

• Preparing to Start a Cannabis Manufacturing Business, including Research, Planning, Pitch Decks, and Building a Team
• Financing a Cannabis Infused Product Manufacturing Business
• Licensing and Insurance for Cannabis Manufacturing Businesses
• Finding Property for a Cannabis Manufacturing Facility, including Legal Use of Property, Zoning, Leases, Fire Safety, Environmental Plans, Waste Disposal, and Security
• Constructing a Cannabis-Infused Product Manufacturing Facility, including Negative Pressure Ventilation, Spark-Proof Exhaust, and Commercial Sprinklers
• Ordering Equipment for a Cannabis Infused-Product Manufacturing Business
• Setting Up a Cannabis Extraction Facility, Choosing Extraction Methods and Products, Solventless Extracts, Extracting with Solvents, Choosing Equipment, and Inventory Tracking
• Setting Up a Cannabis-Infused Product Commercial Kitchen, including Choosing and Sourcing Cannabis Ingredients, Developing Products, Packaging and Regulations, Setting Up a Facility, Finding Employees, and Planning for Expansion
• Setting Up a Large-Scale Cannabis-Infused Product Manufacturing Facility, including Automation, Equipment, Finding Employees, and Planning for Expansion
• Getting Cannabis-Infused Products into Stores and Dispensaries

A dive into cannabis laws across the US, including detailed information on current adult use, medical, and recreational programs in each state. The lesson covers these topics:

• Cannabis Laws in the United States, including United States Cannabis Regulation, Public Support for Cannabis in the US, Interaction between United States Federal and State Cannabis Laws, Cannabis Court Cases, Federal Cannabis Laws in the United States, Unwarranted Searches as They Relate to Cannabis, Firearms and Cannabis, and Cannabis and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
• Medical Cannabis Programs in each US state
• Cannabis Possession, Distribution, Manufacturing, Growing, and Trafficking in Medical and Recreational Cannabis States
• Recreational Cannabis Programs in each US state

With adult-use cannabis now legal nationwide, there has never been a better time to get involved in cannabis in Canada—but only if you understand the status of the Canadian cannabis laws. The lesson covers these topics:

• Cannabis Legalization for Personal Use in Canada, including the Cannabis Act, An Act Respecting Cannabis and to Amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Criminal Code, and Other Acts, and Adult Recreational Use
• Canada’s Federal Medical Cannabis Program, including Health Canada, Qualifying Conditions, and Becoming a Medical Cannabis Patient
• Canada’s Federal Cannabis Laws regarding Possession, Public Consumption, Distribution, Growing Cannabis, and Unlawful Activity
• Cannabis Possession, Public Consumption, Distribution, and Cultivation Laws in each Canadian province and territory