A hub for cannabis research in California.
Our interdisciplinary scholars research the social and environmental dimensions of cannabis agriculture and production.
We engage with growers, local communities, Tribes, and government agencies to bolster public dialogue, inform policies and programs, and support prosperous communities within a healthy environment.
Research Awards from the CA DCC
UC Berkeley was recently been awarded $3.2 million across three projects by the California Department of Cannabis Control. We look forward to continuing to work alongside our growing Berkeley CRC team of faculty, staff, affiliate, and student researchers as we collectively address cannabis policy, land use, community, and environmental progress.
Trends in CA's Cannabis Cultivation Since Legalization
At the county level, what has changes for cannabis cultivation since Prop 64 passed in 2016? Join us for a virtual presentation where CRC researchers and affiliates will share policy and cultivation activity findings from a multi-year project.
Unchecking the box: Overcoming barriers to meaningful consultation
SURG x CRC Spring 2026 Symposium
Our Research
Policy
Community
Land Use
Environment
Our Recent Publications
Tribal sovereignty in land use decision making: Evaluating cultural resource law in California

A theory of geo-social marginalization: A case study of the licensed cannabis industry in California

