Sonoma County Growers Alliance

SCGA GOALS

2022 GOALS

SCGA’s priority policies in 2022 are focused on these primary factors:

Engage with & educate the local community on regulated cannabis.
Host mixers, monthly educational workshops and provide resources specific for cultivators.
Continue to advocate for a lower barrier to entry for operators & a less restrictive ordinance.
Continued grassroots support for members (turning out support at hearings/events/BOS/etc.)
Support the SRJC Cannabis Apprenticeship Program.
Work with the Appellations Origin Council to advocate for and develop an appellation system for cannabis in Sonoma County

SCGA Board and a group of industry members worked diligently to craft improvements and changes to the Sonoma County Cannabis Ordinance.
Successfully advocated for a temporary reduction in local cannabis taxes.
Supported Sonoma County and the incorporated cities to remain aligned with current state legislation and regulations.
Endeavored to improved access to the regulated market for existing operators.
Supported the success of permitted cannabis businesses throughout Sonoma County.
Supported the community at hearings, with calls to action, and advocated at the county level for our industry.
Advocated for the practical establishment of sound rules for hemp production in the county.
Succeeded in getting cannabis added to the annual Sonoma County Crop Report.

We are working hard, and depend on our members for support. Please, consider joining SCGA today!