Day: August 19, 2016 (Page 2)

Windsor StarOPP bust $1.7M marijuana grow-op at Ruthven greenhouse …Windsor StarMarijuana seized from a greenhouse in the 1500 block of Essex County Road 34 in Ruthven on Aug. 17 is pictured in these handout photos. Courtesy of OPP.Large grow-op shut down in Kingsville area | CTV Kitchener NewsCTV News$1.7M potContinue Reading

KERO 23ABC News18,000 marijuana plants seized around Kern County – 23ABC NewsKERO 23ABC NewsApproximately 18000 marijuana plants have been eradicated across Kern County over the past two days, according to the Kern Co. Sheriff's Department.About 18,000 marijuana plants destroyed in sheriff's operation – The …The Bakersfield Californianall 3 news articles »Continue Reading

KERO 23ABC News18000 marijuana plants seized around Kern CountyKERO 23ABC NewsThese illegal Marijuana grows continue to be a problem in Kern County and have a devastating effect on the environment. Often times water is diverted that is relied on for agriculture and land is cleared and destroyed to make roomContinue Reading

Raw StoryFrom wine to weed: Keeping the marijuana farm small and localRaw StoryOne paramount question looms over the rest: Will marijuana agriculture become consolidated, with “Big Marijuana” companies producing vast quantities of indistinct marijuana? Or, will small-scale farmers thrive by producing unique and local marijuana … Read More: From wine toContinue Reading

New RepublicIs Big Marijuana Inevitable? | New RepublicNew RepublicIn November, voters in as many as 12 states will see a marijuana legalization initiative on their ballots. Marijuana is already legal for recreational use in Alaska, …and more » Read More: Is Big Marijuana Inevitable? | New Republic – New RepublicContinue Reading

New RepublicIs Big Marijuana Inevitable?New RepublicIn a recent article, I argue that the agricultural sector of the marijuana industry also presents a number of challenges. One paramount question looms over the rest: Will marijuana agriculture become consolidated, with “Big Marijuana” companies …and more » Read More: Is Big Marijuana Inevitable? –Continue Reading

Fire erupts at marijuana growAOL NewsSALT LAKE CITY (KSTU) — Investigators are trying to figure out what started a large house fire in Salt Lake City late Wednesday night. Earlier this week, the same house was busted for a marijuana grow. It took a team of roughly 45 firefighters toContinue Reading

WSYRDeputies discover marijuana grow operation while searching forWSYRDeputies have arrested a Town of Barker man after they found a marijuana grow operation while working on an unrelated investigation.Marijuana grow operation discovered during search for teen with …WBNG-TVall 4 news articles » Read More: Deputies discover marijuana grow operation while searching forContinue Reading

HIGH TIMESOregon Buzz: Pot Plants at State Fair Is a First for the USHIGH TIMESThe exhibit of the non-flowering, immature plants brings pot cultivation more into the agricultural mainstream less than two years after Oregon voters legalized recreational marijuana. The Oregon Cannabis Business Council, which organized the exhibit … ReadContinue Reading

KOMO NewsOregon buzz: Pot plants at state fair in a 1st for the USKOMO NewsThe exhibit of the non-flowering, immature plants brings pot cultivation more into the agricultural mainstream less than two years after Oregon voters legalized recreational marijuana. The Oregon Cannabis Business Council, which organized the exhibit …and more »Continue Reading