Traditional cannabis cultivators to receive best practices training

Kingstown, St. Vincent. Feb 14, 2020: More than 100 local traditional
cannabis cultivators are set to benefit from training in best practices
cultivation next week. This, as the Medicinal Cannabis Authority (MCA)
continues to ensure that this group of investors stay ahead of the game and
are better placed to benefit from the licit production of medicinal cannabis in
St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
The training comes on the heels of similar activities for the local medical
fraternity and staff. Next Tuesday’s training will focus on best practices in
medicinal cannabis cultivation, record keeping and traceability. It will be
facilitated by Vice President of Accounts and Education at Ample Organics,
Tom Ritchie. Ample Organics is a leading provider of cannabis solutions in
Canada including seed-to-sale software platform. The MCA has entered into a
partnership with the company in respect of its own national cannabis tracking
software.
A presentation on the procedures for establishing a bank account for licenced
traditional cultivators and employees will also form part of next Tuesday’s
agenda. The session will also hear from Minister of Agriculture Saboto Caesar
and Chief Executive Officer Jerrol Thompson. MCA staff members who have
successfully completed the AmpleLearn Course will also be presented with
their Teal certificates by Ample representative Tom Ritchie.
Traditional cultivators will also receive certificates on completion of the
training. The event will be held at the Methodist Church Hall in Kingstown on
Tuesday 18th February, from 1.00 to 5.00 in the afternoon.