Origins Council is a California-based nonprofit education, research, and policy advocacy organization focused on sustainable rural economic development in legacy cannabis-producing regions and on protecting the genetic, cultural, natural, and economic resources of those communities.
Cannabis regulation, geographic indication and appellation systems, rural economic development, small business licensing and taxation, agricultural and environmental stewardship, and policies supporting legacy cannabis farmers and herbal medicine makers.
Primarily supported by membership and partner organizations, sponsorships, grants, and donations.
Regional trade associations and partner organizations in California cannabis-producing regions; the National Craft Cannabis Coalition; Executive Director Genine Coleman.
non-profit 501(c)(4) advocacy organization
