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Academic Cannabis Conference sets presenter schedule

Illinois News Joint

Professors and professionals in the cannabis field will deliver research and educational presentations from 12:30-4:20 p.m. Jose Leme is an Assistant Professor of Cannabis Biology and Controlled Environment Agriculture and Executive Committee member of the Southern Illinois University Cannabis Science Center. 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. –

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A Double Edged Sword: Is Cannabis Cultivation Helping or Destroying our Planet?

Veriheal

Last month, Euronews took to answering the question of whether growing (farming) cannabis is good or bad for the environment. While their title “How Weed Farming is Destroying the Planet” already suggests that their answer to the question is that cannabis is “bad” for the environment… It is not quite as easy to answer as they let off.

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Texas MMJ Laws and Workplace Rights: What Employees Need to Know

MMJ Recs

Additionally, the Texas Department of Public Safety oversees the licensing of dispensaries and regulates the cultivation and distribution of medical marijuana. While the Compassionate Use Act (CUA) permits medical cannabis use, it does not require employers to accommodate employees’ marijuana use or modify workplace policies.

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The Untold Story of Black Hemp Farmers in America

PrestoDoctor

These pioneers played a pivotal role in the cultivation and success of the hemp industry. For centuries, Black farmers across America have toiled the land, harnessing their expertise and knowledge to cultivate hemp crops. Enslaved Africans and later free Black farmers were responsible for cultivating vast hemp plantations.

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AskGrowers Launches Sustainability in the Cannabis Industry

Cannabis Law Report

AskGrowers , a website that educates consumers and provides an in-depth introduction to cannabis for newcomers and experienced connoisseurs alike, has launched a new vertical on its website Sustainability in the Cannabis Industry , with information on the environmental impact that brands, growers and consumers have on the planet.

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How Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation Weathered the State’s Winter Storm

SpeedWeed

And now that he’s spent years here, navigating the cultivation side of the industry and monitoring broader trends in the U.S., MM: There is something quite special about your cultivation process. CB: Aeroponics is growing without soil, using air or a mist environment.

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Ways to Enhance Daily Life for a Person with a Disability

United Patients Group

We can improve the daily lives of persons with disabilities and provide them the opportunity to thrive by providing an inclusive and encouraging environment. Education and Employment Opportunities For people with disabilities to feel empowered, education is crucial.