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What is OCal?

OCal certification is a prestigious designation awarded to cannabis products that meet stringent standards of organic cultivation and environmental responsibility. It signifies a commitment to sustainable farming practices, ethical sourcing, and the use of natural inputs. OCal-certified products are produced without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or harmful chemicals, ensuring purity and quality for consumers. In the cannabis industry, OCal certification sets a benchmark for excellence, promoting consumer trust, environmental stewardship, and the advancement of organic farming practices.

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Step into the role of a discerning connoisseur and join us in shaping the future of organic cannabis. As a judge for the OCal Cup, you’ll embark on a sensory journey, evaluating the finest organic products California has to offer. Your expertise and passion for purity will play a pivotal role in recognizing excellence and celebrating the best of the organic cannabis industry.

How To Judge:

The judging process for the OCal Cup is designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and accuracy in determining the best organic cannabis products. Judges, who are organic consumers themselves, evaluate entries based on several criteria, including:

1. Quality: Judges assess the overall quality of the cannabis product, including its appearance, aroma, taste, and potency.
2. Organic Certification: Entries must be OCal-certified or meet equivalent organic standards to qualify for judging.
3. Environmental Impact: Judges consider the environmental sustainability of the cultivation practices used to produce the cannabis product.
4. Ethical Sourcing: Judges evaluate whether the product’s ingredients are ethically sourced and produced in a responsible manner.
5. Consumer Appeal: Judges assess the product’s appeal to organic consumers, including its packaging, branding, and marketability.

Throughout the judging process, transparency is maintained to ensure integrity and fairness. Judges have the opportunity to sample and evaluate each entry thoroughly, providing feedback and ratings based on the established criteria. The final selection of winning products is determined based on the cumulative scores and feedback from the judging panel.