Craft First
Craft First is an online panel discussion series on cannabis in Vermont, with local business leaders, farmers, product makers, breeders, hash makers, policymakers, and more. Craft First events are live-streamed on Zoom for free to the public and include a Q&A session after the discussion.
Craft First, Episode 4
June 26, 2024
What is the history and lineage behind well-known varieties? What are the best practices for breeding and ways to get started? How do older genetics, such as kush, haze, OG, and the chems compare to more contemporary genetics? Is there a difference between breeding for different regions, and what works best in Vermont?
Craft First, Episode 2
July 9, 2020
Hear from Vermont and out-of-state breeders and cultivators as they discuss beginner-to-advanced topics. Learn about the genetics behind popular strains and contemporary hybrids, landrace and heirloom strains, different breeding techniques, and terminology.
Craft First, Episode 3
March 20, 2022
How do you move from growing at home, with a or two lights, to planning and building-out a grow facility? What are Vermont's adult-use regulations for lighting and energy use, the latest lighting trends and brands, and is there any assistance available for those interested in scaling-up?
Craft First, Episode 1
June 4, 2020
The first episode of Craft First is a panel discussion on what a craft cannabis industry looks like in Vermont, and how that market can help rebuild our state economy and restore jobs and revenue after the health crisis. Panelists include some of our favorite local retailers, farmers, and craft cultivators.