About this event
The State of Craft is a bi-weekly live conversation discussing the state of the legal craft cannabis industry presented by CertiCraft
Everyone loves a success story, but we often learn the most when things don't go our way.
This week on the State of Craft, we've brought together a pair of brave cannabis trailblazers who fought to enter the market, but ultimately decided enough is enough.
Our panel members took a huge risk and were the first to jump in. True pioneers. The ones who tried to forge a path where no path existed before.
There are many reasons why some of those early pioneers were forced to throw in the towel and let go of their cannabis journey. But they believe in something bigger than themselves and their own hopes and dreams. They believe in the cannabis community and plant medicine, and they want the next cannabis entrepreneurs who walk that path to succeed.
They’re coming forward to share their stories, expertise, and lessons learned with our audience on the State of Craft. Their companies may not have made it, but they want the next generation to succeed. As far as we’re concerned, that makes them champions!
Why do cannabis startups fail? What can you do to ensure the success of your venture? How can a small company manage the expectations of Health Canada and the CRA?
For answers to these questions and many more, join us for Episode 24 of the State of Craft!
For Episode 24, CertiCraft presents:
Samantha Klinck, Owner/Operator of Funny Duck Farms (FDF Organic Cannabis)
Funny Duck Farms is a small diverse 230 acre organic farm in Eastern Ontario that produces Cannabis, Hemp, as well as a variety of livestock and vegetables. Samantha has been active in the Cannabis industry since the mid 90’s and was part of the Sfetkopolous v Canada challenge in 2008 acting on behalf of Carasel Harvest Supply Corporation. Funny Duck Farms was licensed by Health Canada on February 28, 2020. In their own words: “We’re a fun lovin’ family farm that produces certified organic cannabis near the St. Lawrence Seaway in Ontario, Canada.”
Chris Henningsen, Co-Founder of Gladde & Reel's Garden
Chris co-founded Gladde & Reel's Garden in 2019 due to high ideals and voluntarily withdrew his license in 2022 due to market realities. He remains passionate about the space and will be following the evolution of the craft market with interest. He hopes talking publicly about his lessons learned will help others facing comparable situations.
More Guests To Be Announced!
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What is The State of Craft?
The State of Craft is a webinar series focused on the legal craft cannabis industry.
The rollout of cannabis legalization in Canada has been full of ups and downs. The craft cannabis industry in particular has been immensely affected by a myriad of challenges and missteps in the years following the Cannabis Act and Cannabis Regulations.
In The State of Craft, Sami Majadla, CEO of CertiCraft, facilitates conversations with leaders in the legal craft cannabis industry to explore what is going well and what is going not-so-well. We'll discuss what can realistically be changed at different levels of government and industry alike to address major issues the craft cannabis sector is facing, and hopefully inspire stimulating ideas of all sorts. Every episode will end with a 15 min live Q&A with our audience.
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What is CertiCraft?
CertiCraft is a compliance software system that helps small-to-medium licensed cannabis producers stay on top of their regulatory requirements. The platform has a focus on ease of use, minimal training time (<15 mins), and incredible time savings. Find out more at certicraft.com.
CertiCraft
They made it hard. We make it easy.CertiCraft is on a mission to help craft cannabis producers transition into and thrive within the new regulated market. Our flagship product is a simple compliance platform.
