Cultivation Operating Plan Template
This 45-page cultivation operations manual, available for immediate download, covers the standard topics included by states with regulated medical or recreational cannabis programs. We've gone the extra mile to make sure this plan will meet your needs and exceed your expectations. Let our years of experience move your project forward more quickly and professionally.
This Marijuana Growing Operating Plan includes sections on Professional Experience, Roles and Responsibilities, Staffing and Training, Facility Description and Layout, Cultivation Methods and Standards (including each stage of growth + harvesting and drying), Strain Choices and Profiles, Production Timelines, and Appendices containing user tracking logs for Nutrient Application, Pesticide Application, Hazardous Chemical Use, Trim Log, Mechanical Systems Check, and Special Tasks. It DOES NOT include: Pest Management, Security, Inventory Control, Record Keeping, Waste Management, Quality Assurance, Staffing and Training, Health & Safety, Odor Control, or an Employee Handbook.
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Please Note: These templates are suited for projects in the pre-license phase of a cannabis production project. They are meant to get your started in meeting the regulatory requirements of state, local and (in the case of Canada) federal governments. They will also educate you on all of the topics that you will need to cover when setting up a cannabis production business.
Disclaimer: These documents are templates and thus do not necessarily address the specifics of your regional regulations. They represent the average industry standards of many different states and countries. We advise that you consult a local cannabis attorney to finalize these documents in order to ensure full compliance. We are not liable for any discrepancies between these docs and the exact requirements of your regulatory agency.
Email or call Jennifer Martin at 510-418-0454 for more information and a walk-through of the document text.
Table of Contents 2
Professional Experience 4
Staffing and Training 5
Employee Pre-Employment Screening 5
Employee Training 7
Roles and Responsibilities 8
Facilities Manager 8
Facilities Staff 9
Cultivation Manager 9
Cultivation Staff 10
Processing Manager 11
Processing Staff 12
Facility Description/Layout 12
Facility Design 12
Key Facility Areas 13
Cultivation Equipment 14
Environmental Conditions and Monitoring in Storage Areas 17
Environmental Controls 17
Cultivation Methods and Standards 18
Description of Each Growth Phase 19
Cultivation Standards 21
Cultivation Operation Daily Checklist 22
Cultivation Best Practices/SOPs 23
Introduction 23
Growing Media and Water Practices 24
Mother Plants 24
Clones/Propagation 26
Pest Management 27
Prevention 28
Monitoring 29
Treatment 29
Strain Choices and Descriptions 30
Production Timeline and Schedule 35
Crop Rotation Schedule 35
Part VIII: Appendices 36
Appendix 1 - Trim Log 36
Appendix 2 - Pesticide and Chemical Safety Checklist 37
Appendix 3 - Pesticide Application Log 38
Appendix 4 - Equipment Maintenance List 39
Appendix 5 - Hazardous Chemical List - SDS 40
Appendix 6 - Special (Non-Routine) Tasks 41
Appendix 7 - Nutrient Input Use Record 42
Appendix 8 - Transport Manifest 43
