Culture - Oaksterdam University offers formal courses to learn to grow marijuana

[Expat98]

I haven't seen this mentioned here and thought people might be interested. The description below is from their website, which I will not link to, but you can google it easily enough.

WELCOME TO OAKSTERDAM UNIVERSITY

Thank you for visiting the official website of Oaksterdam University, a groundbreaking trade school offering quality training for the cannabis industry. Our instructors have over 100 years of combined experience and are eager to spread their knowledge to you. Enrollment space is very limited and is based on a first-come-first-served basis. Class seats fill quickly in advance, so don't delay. You must first enroll in the Semester Class, Basic Package, or individual Politics/Legal Issues 101. Learn about all aspects of the cannabis to prepare you for activism or work in the industry.

The course curriculum:

SEMESTER CLASSES

Summer Semester
Oaksterdam University would like to present our most comprehensive offering! The Summer Semester is a thirteen-week program, with classes being held once a week for two hours.

Class time is a mix of instruction, guest speakers, field trips, role-playing, and features a weekly lab that allows students to monitor the growth of a plant from start to finish. Homework, project assignments, and a final exam are required of students interested in certification. Some homework assignments can be tailored to the individual student's learning goals, allowing the students to specialize their training. All of Oaksterdam University's current classes (all 101's and 102's) will be included, along with much more hands-on lab time, a field trip, and specialized training.


BASIC CLASSES

Politics/Legal Issues 101
All students will get a detailed overview of the politics and legal issues of medical cannabis and the cannabis industry. This course will cover the political history of cannabis, important legal decisions that affect the industry, and specifics of the laws that govern cannabis distribution, cultivation, possession, and consumption for adults and medical patients. Learn from expert witnesses that testify in medical marijuana court cases. Get the latest information on current court cases. Learn how to protect your rights in a police encounter. Have your questions answered by prominent cannabis lawyers.

Horticulture 101
Learn how to produce cannabis flowers from starter plants through harvest. The course covers everything needed to get started and produce a harvest. Instructors will detail the basics of watering, lighting, ventilation, cycles, and equipment options. Indoor and outdoor information is included as well as hydroponic and organic options. Even experienced gardeners can learn from the detailed presentations about pest control, smell abatement, security, pH balance, and drying/curing.

Cooking/Concentrates 101
Who knew there were so many forms of cannabis? Hundreds of edible cannabis products are now available, including: confections, cheesecakes, salad dressings, and drinks. Learn about creating concentrates and extracts, regulating dosages, packaging, and food safety. Watch a step-by-step cannabutter demonstration. Learn about the different extraction methods and equipment used.

Budtending/Cannabis Doctors 101
Bartending for the cannabis industry. Train how to effectively and responsibly dispense cannabis to patients and consumers. Separate yourself from the other applicants for jobs at dispensaries. Learn about the different medical strains and their differing effects, and which strains are best for various medical conditions. Hear from a cannabis doctor regarding the ethical and emerging political issues. Get information and details about the latest clinical studies.


ADVANCED CLASSES

Distribution/Dispensary Management 102
If you would like to start a dispensary (or any other cannabusiness), the next two classes are for you. We teach how to get product from producers to retailers. For the supply manager, important topics include product grading, weighing, storage, and safe transportation. For the employee manager, advice and details are given regarding security, managing personnel, community relations, and customer service.

Cannabusiness 102
How to start a business in the cannabis industry will be covered through this course. The types of cannabusinesses this course relates to include a commercial grow, a dispensary, a cannabis edibles company, a clone retailer, a delivery service, a Measure Z club, or any of the numerous cannabusinesses still to develop in this industry. The process to obtain city, county, state permits and licenses are covered in detail. Standard business issues such as payroll and sales taxes, workman's compensation, health insurance, and other requirements for operating a business are covered as well. The instructors give firsthand experience and knowledge. Current political issues and local politics are explained.

Horticulture 102: Advanced Grow Lab
This course is for the experienced producer or any student who has completed Horticulture 101. Instructors will continue the advanced level of teaching begun in the first horticulture class. New topics include seed germination, clone/cutting production, and examples of automatic watering systems.

Legal Issues 102
Practice protecting yourself during police encounters. This course is a role-playing workshop that simulates encounters with law enforcement. Students will develop the knowledge learned in Politics/Legal Issues 101 through classroom practice asserting their rights in a police encounter. Examples and specific wording will be taught from instructors and students will be asked to participate in role-plays to solidify the knowledge. Most people give up their constitutional rights during encounters with law enforcement. These mistakes are avoidable, and this course is a must for anyone working in the cannabis industry.

[Chemically_Altered]

Haven't got time to look through their website properly at the moment but is this an actual university course or just a few classes spaced over a short amount of time?