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title: Antidote Processing — CertiCraft Learning Centre
description: Shannon Ross, CEO of Antidote Processing, discusses the good and bad in the craft cannabis industry and how her new company is trying to make a difference.
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# [Antidote Processing — CertiCraft Learning Centre](https://certicraft.com/learn/cannabis-facilities/antidote-processing)

 Written by [Sami Majadla](https://certicraft.com/learn/author/sami-majadla) | Jun 8, 2023 3:57:52 PM

**In Episode 21 of The State of Craft, we had a conversation with Shannon Ross, CEO of Antidote Processing. ****Shannon is a consultant and advisor for craft cannabis growers across Canada and promotes the craft cannabis industry and Kootenay cultivators. ****Shannon and Sami discussed the good and bad of the craft industry and how her new company is trying to make a difference in the craft cannabis world.**

** **[You can watch the replay of The State of Craft episode 21 here.](https://certicraft.com/learn/state-of-craft-podcast/ep.21-antidote-processing)

For those who don’t have time to watch the full episode, here is a summary of some of the points discussed.

- Regulations and Standard Operating Procedures are important to make good quality and reliable products, however, the current level is over-regulated.

- These procedures make for good working conditions and help in controlling pesticides.
- Legalization has created a lot of opportunities for women to get involved in the industry.
- It has also opened communication for groups to work together and have important conversations.
- Among the challenges, it’s hard to get bank accounts, start-up costs are high, there are lots of audits (upwards of 8 per year), and there’s still too much stigma from banks and the government.
- Record keeping is hard, and people working in cannabis are portrayed by Health Canada and the CRA as a “bad person” who need to be watched and monitored.
- It can be hard to get past security clearances depending on your past history.
- In the Kootenays, most growers have nothing to do with being a criminal - the cannabis history is more about getting back to the land and growing.
- The government needs to help people transition. They aren’t helping craft growers.
- Lots of people don’t trust the government because of how legalization was rolled out - and as a result, are hesitant to make the transition.
- Craft growers have to advocate and lobby the government to make legalization fair for everyone.
- Cannabis is more than a recreational drug - legalization can pave the way for innovation to use the plant in other ways like food and building materials.
- Packaging and marketing limitations need to change to be more like the alcohol industry. It creates a lot of waste and limits brands trying to share their info.
- Many people are not transitioning because it’s hard to be financially successful. This limits opportunities and innovation.
- Antidote is aiming to have the best quality cannabis available with a focus on genetics and variety. It’s grower-owned and has a lot of support and investment because of its values.

*This article was written in tandem with Mike F. *

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