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How indoor cannabis could change the way we grow food

The Cannigma

Getting it right from an energy and environmental perspective requires serious thought and planning, says Molly Graham, programs director for the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance. “If In a recent article, you wrote that indoor cannabis cultivation can create a situation where food is grown closer to where it is consumed.

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Washington Bans Hemp-CBD in Food

Canna Law Blog

The latest “drop” comes in the form of an August 1 memo from the Washington State Department of Agriculture (“WSDA”) titled Restrictions on the use of hemp CBD as a food ingredient. According to the WSDA, Hemp-CBD is not approved as a food ingredient. Last year, the FDA approved the drug Epidiolex.

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Intoxicating Hemp Swindle

Project CBD

What’s more, synthesized Delta-9 THC is present in many of these products, despite being prohibited in both California’s cannabis and hemp programs. It was crafted to provide accountability and transparency throughout the supply chain with lab testing, track-and-trace programs and tax collection mandated.

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Recreational Cannabis Legalization is Linked to Soaring Junk Food Sales

Veriheal

In states where cannabis has been legalized, we’ve seen things like decreases in the crime rate and additional government funding made available to start new social programs. The Connection Between Cannabis Legalization and Junk Food Sales. For the good of our health, junk food is best enjoyed in moderation.

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California Splits from the FDA: CBD Now Permitted in Food, Beverages and More

Cannabis Law Report

Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) guidance that CBD cannot be introduced to food products or dietary supplements sold in interstate commerce. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) guidance that CBD cannot be introduced to food products or dietary supplements sold in interstate commerce.

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Tribe is Expanding Cannabis Cultivation, Overgrowing the State Program

Veriheal

South Dakota still has harsh penalties surrounding cannabis consumption, and its newly instated medical cannabis program remains heavily restricted. Overly Restrictive State Sanctioned MMJ Program in SD Has Room For Improvement. Cannabis-infused edibles and even CBD edibles are not permissible in the current program.

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Opinion: Two cannabis bills detrimental to public health and food safety

Cannabis Law Report

It should not be about initiating and hooking more kids, or adding neurologically active and psychoactive substances to our food. But there are many things legalization should not be about. Yet all these things are happening. The cannabis lobbyists are no longer off-the-grid farmers from the Emerald Triangle.

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