Day: July 12, 2016

No way to know if 'pesticide free' pot really isChico Enterprise-Record“In the Department of Agriculture we're used to being able to deal with pesticides and we discovered pesticides that are being used on medical marijuana that aren't on the Department of Pesticide Regulations' approved list,” said Young. “Immediately … ReadContinue Reading

The Salinas CalifornianCounty adopts the first of the commercial medical pot ordinancesThe Salinas CalifornianAttendees represented a variety of interests — agriculture, growers, patients using marijuana for medicinal purposes and residents who shared concerns over public safety issues. At Tuesday's meeting there appeared to be a balance of opponents and …and more »Continue Reading

The Chief NewsAPPROVED: Marijuana grow operation approved near local schoolsThe Chief NewsThe Columbia County Planning Commission has approved a proposed indoor marijuana growing operation near Rainier School District property. At a public hearing held July 11, the commission heard comments from numerous individuals who opposed the …and more » Read More: APPROVED:Continue Reading

Marijuana grow has Rist Canyon residents up in armsThe ColoradoanResidents of a Rist Canyon neighborhood stormed the Larimer County Commission meeting Tuesday with a single question: Why are there large-scale marijuana grow operations in their mountain community? About two dozen residents told the three … Read More: Marijuana grow has RistContinue Reading

Amidst debate and unknowns, county adopts the first of the commercial medical pot ordinancesThe Salinas CalifornianAttendees represented a variety of interests — agriculture, growers, patients using marijuana for medicinal purposes and residents who shared concerns over public safety issues. At Tuesday's meeting there appeared to be a balance of opponentsContinue Reading

St. Helens ChronicleMarijuana grow near Rainier schools approved by planning commissionSt. Helens ChronicleDuring the public comment portion of the hearing, Rainier School District Superintendent Michael Carter spoke out against the grow site. Carter was joined by a number of church representatives and concerned citizens. Among the concerns voiced were … ReadContinue Reading

Santa Rosa Press Democrat2015 Sonoma County Crop Report: Local flower industry is bloomingSanta Rosa Press Democrat“The marijuana industry is going to pay a pretty decent wage and I think there is going to be competition for some of these agricultural workers,” Linegar said. Lou Neve has already seen the pressures.Continue Reading

Brothers guilty of having marijuana grow siteNorwalk ReflectorA family member tipped off authorities about the marijuana-grow operation. On Oct. 23, the Huron County Sheriff's Office found and seized harvested plants in a greenhouse on Ohio 4 near Bellevue and some marijuana in the house, Huron County Assistant … Read More: BrothersContinue Reading

Lehigh Valley BusinessNew company seeks to grow, process hemp, dispense marijuana in Berks; Valley also targetedLehigh Valley BusinessAdvocates for the passage of the state's medical marijuana and hemp legislation today launched a holding company, two for-profit companies and one nonprofit organization, all based in Maidencreek Township, Berks County, to capitalizeContinue Reading

The Marijuana TimesNature-Cide Preparing for CA State and Federal Government Oversight of Cannabis CultivationThe Marijuana TimesThe Department of Food and Agriculture will oversee any and all issues related to cannabis cultivation. The Department of Pesticide Regulation is charged with bridging the regulatory gap and providing guidance on matters involving theContinue Reading