Organizer, Speaker | Social Impacts of Cannabis Equity Programs in California
Researchers from the Berkeley Cannabis Research Center presented on their current investigations and community work. Since 2017 we have studied cannabis producing communities and offer possible solutions to achieve environmental objectives, farmer compliance, and an equitable transition away from illegal markets.
Welcome:
Co-Director: Van Butsic, PhD
Virtual Presentations:
Effects & Efficacy of Local Cannabis Bans
Margiana Petersen-Rockney, PhD
Michael Polson, PhD
Transformation of Unlicensed Cultivation since Legalization
Ann Laudati, PhD
Michael Polson, PhD
The effects of wildfire on the licensed California cannabis industry
Chris Dillis, PhD
Understanding & reducing cannabis-associated light & noise disturbance on wildlife
Phoebe Parker-Shames, PhD
In Person Presentations:
Local Regulation of Cannabis in California
Haley de Genova, JD
Joanna Hossack, JD
Daniel Froehlich, MS
Cannabis Permitting & Tribal Cultural Resources
Jeremy Sorgen, PhD
Seth LaRosa, B.S., B.A.
Impacts of Social Equity Programs
Laura Herrera, MPA
Q&A Moderator:
Co-Director: Ted Grantham, PhD