About Oaksterdam University

Founded in 2007 in Oakland, California, Oaksterdam University is America’s first cannabis college. Since opening its doors, OU has been a forerunner in providing the highest quality and most comprehensive training available for the cannabis community and industry. Oaksterdam’s faculty is comprised of some of the most recognized professionals, attorneys, academics, cultivators and entrepreneurs. With the world’s only hands-on training facility and over 30,000 alumni from around the globe, Oaksterdam has established itself as the world’s premier cannabis college.

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Why Oaksterdam University?

Over 30,000 graduates from over 30 countries
Over 150 faculty members
Indoor & outdoor horticulture training
Business, medical & legal courses available
Hands-on education, horticulture labs & grow room design
Network with professionals & establish roots in the industry
Industry pioneers & authors of Prop 215 & Senate Bill 420
Our faculty are the most recognized in the industry
Our Alumni are the most active in the world
We don’t just teach the law, we helped write it

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Horticulture

Our Horticulture program is designed for anyone looking to learn everything from seed to harvest. Our courses will begin with cultivation law, giving you the opportunity to learn about the law as it pertains to growing, ensuring that you operate safely and responsibly. Classes consist of slide presentations and lectures by industry leaders. Each class is accompanied with a hands on lab with plants in all stages.

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Classic

The Classic program is a diverse curriculum offering courses within all sectors of the Cannabis industry including business, history, law, economics and science. Industry leaders and pioneers lend their expertise on the legal, political, scientific and economic perspectives of the cannabis plant and the businesses creating this industry. Students who complete this program will have a better understanding of the business behind the plant and ways to engage in this emerging new industry.

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Vegan Cannabis Cooking with Aunt Sandy

Saturday October 21, 2017 • 10:00 am until 2:00 pm

Join us at Oaksterdam University while Aunt Sandy shows us how to make a tantalizing cannabis infused vegan meal!

In this class, she will apply her world famous 10x butter tips and tricks to non-dairy alternatives. She’ll be demonstrating how to prepare a show stopping Portobello Mushroom Wellington with a beautiful red wine reduction, fresh green beans, and then a decadent peanut butter fudge for a nice, sweet finish.

100% vegan, 100% infused, 100% delicious!

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California Cannabis Business Conference

Anaheim, CA • September 21-22
CCIA and NCIA will be co-hosting the inaugural California Cannabis Business Conference from September 21st – 22nd in Anaheim, CA.

The only state-wide industry association trade show preparing California cannabis businesses for success in the largest adult-use market in the world. The California Cannabis Business Conference unifies the Golden State and brings together seasoned industry leaders to convene on best business practices and operations.

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ICBC Kauai

Kauai • December 1, 2, 3

The International Cannabis Business Conferences (ICBC) stands in a league of its own. Beginning in California and Oregon five years ago, the ICBC has since branched out across the globe, offering premier networking and learning opportunities in each respective area we travel. With its high-end production, world-class speakers, and legendary performers and networking parties, the ICBC is responsible for tens of millions of dollars in business being brokered during and subsequent to our events. From the U.S. to Europe to Canada to Australia, the ICBC has an event that caters to you and your company's needs. Deciding on which industry conference to attend? Decide no further. The one and only International Cannabis Business Conference.

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Rastafari Rootzfest

Negril, Jamaica Dec 15-17
Rastafari Rootzfest is a four day Rastafari celebratory event, comprising of consumer expo, trade show, live music, activism, seminars, entertainment and this year will host High Times Jamaica World Cannabis Cup competition - the world's foremost Ganja festival now in its 27th year.

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Marijuana Business Conference & Expo

Las Vegas, Nov 14-17
The industry's largest and longest-running national tradeshow continues to grow, welcoming 3,500 cannabis business leaders and investors, more than 275 exhibitors exhibitors and exclusive sessions from 60 insiders.

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