Good is NOT a Number: Optimizing Extraction Through At-Line Process Analytics

by Grow Up Conference | Aug 23, 2017

The purpose of another presentation on extraction of cannabis oil is to review the current trends in the world. The technology for the extraction of potential the active ingredients from botanical sources it’s not a new science for most attendees of this conference. The basic principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics and applied engineering are not new either.

Many scientists have been using disparate solubility of compounds before there was cannabis market. So why attend a presentation on extraction techniques for cannabis plants? Why bother to listen to the first few sentences?

The first reason, is that you are most likely still curious. How does the extraction of this plant compare to years of extraction of essential oils, petroleum products, edible oils and the vast amount of simple preparation techniques that use extraction differs are similar to this plant.

Second, you’re not familiar with extraction, but have read articles everyday about medical marijuana and are looking for scientific facts from an extraction point of view.

Third, you have too much time on your hands right now. There was nothing better to do. Unlikely, but it must be considered as a possibility.

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Complex Legal Issues that Raise Heads in Cannabis Deals

by Grow Up Conference | Aug 23, 2017

This session will address some of the following topics:

• Structuring a cross-border cannabis deal – US/Canada legal issues
• Dealing with the changing cannabis laws – how to ensure that the deal is “forward-looking”
• Regulatory hiccups – key legal issues to keep in mind when structuring deals
• What are the legal issues in cannabis deals that are different than other deals?

Moderator: Eileen McMahon, Partner, Torys LLP

Post-Harvest Strategies & Techniques

by Grow Up Conference | Aug 23, 2017

During this session you will learn about what strategies a post-harvest manager in Arizona has found work the best for her grow facility. You will learn about what post-harvest management involves and tips for refining the trimming, drying, curing, and storage process. You’ll also learn about why post-harvest management is so important and get tips for maintaining high quality and compliance.

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Biological Warfare: Harnessing Nature to Control Powdery Mildew and Other Fungal Diseases

by Grow Up Conference | Aug 23, 2017

Since the inception of legalized cannabis production in Canada and the United States recalls of mold and pesticide tainted cannabis have repeatedly made headlines, with Powdery Mildew and the fungicides used to control it being the primary contaminant. Our panel takes on the issue from many approaches including bio-security, bio-fungicides and spray technology as well as cultural practices and genetics.

Moderator: Kevin Cullum, Reg Sales & Tech Manager, Koppert Biological Systems

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The Future of Cultivation Facilities & Scaling a Grow

by Grow Up Conference | Aug 23, 2017

Necessity can be one mother of a motivator. And analysts agree next year’s sudden demand for legal recreational marijuana will expose shortfalls in supply. The same engineering and inventiveness that inspired agriculture’s Green Revolution will be directed to cultivating cannabis on an unprecedented scale. What will the future cannabis farmer’s workplace look like? Will factory farm techniques take over to increase yields? Or will energy and environmental consciousness play a part in the evolution of mass-market grow-ops? The future plays out here.

Moderator: Autumn Rose Karcey, President, Cultivo, Inc.

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