VIRTUAL- Automation & Controls Best Practices for Cultivators

“Efficient Cultivation to Increase Cannabis Profit & Productivity,” a four-part workshop series and virtual classroom for cannabis cultivation operations in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties. This training and education program is free to regional producers and industry partners, and features vetted subject matter experts from RII’s Technical Advisory Council.

The workshops and virtual classrooms provide tested and science-based practices related to controls, lighting, and more that producers can implement to improve cultivation efficiency. The program is also intended to support the region in reaching climate and economic development goals including minimizing carbon footprints and maximizing resource conservation as well as long-term tax proceeds for the region’s communities.

Registration for the workshops and access to the virtual classrooms is available at:

https://resourceinnovation.org/Tri-County

The four workshops are:

• Oct. 14, 2021: Automation & Controls Best Practices for All Cultivation Environments

• Dec. 02, 2021: Greenhouse Optimization – Aligning Your Systems with Your Surroundings

• Feb. 03, 2022: Indoor Optimization – HVAC & Lighting Best Practices

• Apr. 07, 2022: Sungrown Efficiency – Optimizing the Energy-Water Nexus

Participants will learn about:

• Effective use of efficient technologies and techniques, ranging from LED lighting to greenhouse management to automation

• Engaging resource suppliers to maximize incentives and technical assistance

• Achieving compliance with relevant energy and environmental laws

Who should attend:

• Cultivators

• Operations & Facility Staff

• Design & Construction Partners

• Property Owners

• Utility & Government Representatives