A two-day workshop in Philo on Sunday and Monday will show cannabis growers how they can legally safeguard the intellectual property of their plants.
The nonprofit cannabis group Origins Council, in partnership with California State Polytechnic University Humboldt, University of California Berkeley and a few other advocacy groups, will host a panel discussion at The Brambles in Philo to showcase their work on the Legacy Cannabis Genetics study — a project exploring the history and genetics of cannabis to help farmers protect their outdoor, high-quality weed as a regionally recognized product. This event is part of a statewide series hosted by the research team.
The panel will highlight the researchers' work on a community-based participatory project funded by a $2.7 million grant from the California Department of Cannabis Control. The study, officially titled "Legacy Cannabis Genetics: People and Their Plants," focuses on community outreach and public education to help growers define, document and legally protect the genetics of their cannabis, like how the northeast region of France has legally protected Champagne wine.
Genine Coleman, executive director of Origins Council and a former cannabis worker with about 20 years of experience, said these panel discussions will give community members a chance to ask questions and offer feedback on the study. In addition, Coleman said public meetings are key to getting cannabis growers involved.
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