Contact — Certified Sun Grown Collective

Internal Member Workgroups

Compliance, Certification & Education

Focus Areas: Regulatory compliance, certification support, ongoing education.
Responsibilities:

Guide members through New York cannabis regulations.
Assist with certification applications and compliance checklists.
Develop training programs on regenerative organic practices and business operations.

Market Access & Branding

Focus Areas: Market development, product creation, Certified brand positioning.
Responsibilities:

Establish wholesale and retail partnerships, collective distribution channels, and new markets (including Micro Business).
Develop value-added products aligning with collective standards.
Promote CSGC’s brand through outreach campaigns and public engagement.
Sustainability, Infrastructure & Technology Workgroup

Focus Areas: Environmental stewardship, technology integration, shared resources.
Responsibilities:

Maintain and develop regenerative farming guidelines.
Implement tracking and compliance software, ensuring data accessibility.
Oversee shared infrastructure (e.g., drying/processing spaces) for collective benefit.

Finance, Advocacy & Community Engagement

Focus Areas: Financial support, policy advocacy, community connections.
Responsibilities:

Develop funding sources (grants, loans) and support financial planning for members.
Advocate for small grower interests in policy discussions.
Foster community engagement through partnerships, outreach, and education.