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Behind the Buds: Examining Job Conditions in the Cannabis Cultivation Industry

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cannabis cultivation industry. This marked a somber milestone: the first known asthma-related death in the nation’s cannabis production sector. It demonstrates the urgent need for increased awareness and safety measures to protect workers in this evolving field. Her role involved areas where cannabis was ground.

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Pennsylvania: Patients Respond to Recall of Medical Cannabis Products, Say Such Incidents Strengthen Arguments to Permit Home Cultivation 

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If we were able to produce our own cannabis, our own cannabis oils, and yes even our own vape products, we could guarantee our own safety.” . The post Pennsylvania: Patients Respond to Recall of Medical Cannabis Products, Say Such Incidents Strengthen Arguments to Permit Home Cultivation appeared first on NORML.

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How Medical Marijuana is Cultivated, Processed, and Distributed in the USA

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From the moment a cannabis seed is planted to the point it reaches the hands of a patient, a complex and highly regulated process unfolds. In this guide, we’re exploring the intricate journey of the medical marijuana cultivation process including distribution, various techniques, regulations, and trends shaping the industry.

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Mother considering filing wrongful death lawsuit after worker dies at Truelieve Holyoke cannabis cultivation facility

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LORNA MCMURREY, a 27-year-old West Springfield woman, died in January after a shift working at a Holyoke cannabis cultivation facility. McMurrey’s mother, Laura Bruneau, said she is considering […].

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Court: DEA Must Explain Its Failure to Act Upon Pending Marijuana Cultivation Applications

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A federal court has ordered the Drug Enforcement Administration to respond to a lawsuit charging the agency with failing to move forward with a 2016 policy to expand the total number of federally licensed marijuana cultivators. On July 29, the Appellate Court ordered to provide a written response to the filing with 30 days.

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Cultivating Knowledge: The Science and Art of Growing Medical Marijuana at Home in Florida

MMJ Recs

The landscape of medical marijuana has evolved, offering patients alternative avenues for accessing therapeutic cannabis. One significant aspect of this evolution is the ability of individuals to cultivate their own medical marijuana at home. Home cultivation is not explicitly allowed under the current regulations.

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4 Reasons Why Total Count Microbial Tests Are Poor Safety Indicators

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Several articles have been published recently describing the challenges of microbial testing on cannabis and hemp. We believe a better way to ensure consumer safety is to perform species-specific tests that target known pathogenic organisms, such as A. One thing that all these articles have in common is total count tests. fumigatus, A.

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