Marijuana will be grown outdoors in the Big Sur and Carmel Valley if the Monterey County supervisors get final approval for a pilot program

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors has voted in favor of drafting new regulations that will allow marijuana cultivators to establish outdoor grows. Although a narrow 3-2 victory, this decision could see marijuana farms in operation in the Big Sur and Carmel Valley by the end of this year. These are the areas pinpointed for a pilot program in Monterey’s unincorporated areas. Left out of the picture are the areas of South County and Prunedale, a concession agreed to at the request of the two supervisors who have opposed the…

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Smoking weed is not conducive to good driving

It’s a well-known fact that statistics can be tweaked to achieve the desired outcome but studies have proved, and no-one can deny the fact, that smoking weed is not conducive to good driving. Marijuana affects our ability to concentrate and also impairs our spatial concepts such as time and distance.Studies have shown that this lack of judgement when behind a steering wheel increases our chances two-fold of being involved in a motor accident. One glaring flaw But there is one glaring flaw in studies undertaken to establish marijuana use and…

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Canadian companies must clearly define their policies about marijuana and the workplace

As Canada evolves as the first G7 country to legalize cannabis, it is time for companies to develop new policies to include the use of medical marijuana in the workplace. Marijuana is a more effective and safer way in which to treat ailments than prescription drugs says Peter Blecher of Starseed Medicinal, a Canadian company that produces medical cannabis. Blecher underscores his belief by revealing that almost 4,000 Canadians died last year from opioid overdoses. Furthermore, almost one in five Canadians is a chronic pain sufferer. He says opioids have…

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Registered but unlicensed cannabis grow raided in Northern California

The latest raid on a legally registered Calaveras County marijuana grow farm in which Sheriff deputies seized more than 170 pounds of processed weed and 1,300 plants, illustrates the impossible survival odds being faced by small operators in California. Calaveras County has raked in almost $10 million in cultivation taxes since 2016 but in a shock turnabout County supervisors dashed the dreams and years of hard work of growers, giving them until the 7thJune 2018 to cease operations. In the raid on the legally registered Railroad Flat grow, three adults…

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Employers have to walk a tightrope when evaluating Federal versus State medical marijuana laws

Employers walk a legal tightrope when confronted with candidates for job vacancies who test positive for marijuana. Their dilemma has been created by the federal government’s anti-weed stance and the contradictory regulations that have been introduced by state governments which have legalized pot. Employers are therefore faced with a Catch 22 situation when wanting to appoint a qualified candidate who screens positive when undergoing a drug test. Currently, there are 29 states (and the District of Columbia) that have legalized medical marijuana but others, like Pennsylvania, are only now beginning…

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Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Could Be Boon for Oceanside Farmers

With the onslaught of cannabis legalization across the USA, many farmers are turning towards cannabis cultivation. It makes sense on many levels. For one thing, cannabis is a huge industry and there are going to be many millionaires made from the industry. Farmers have the land and the tools to create the crop in abundance. They have the existing infrastructure and they have the expertise. Who better to cultivate cannabis than famers whose job it is to grow plants anyway? A Change for the Better In the City of Oceanside,…

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How Legalized Cannabis Cultivation Can Boost Waste Industry Revenue, Support the Economy and Protect the Environment

With the current rise in marijuana legalization it is finally time to start asking honest questions about a plant that has gotten an undeserved amount of abuse as a shady drug. The fact is that marijuana is a superfood that is being investigated for its application in treating pretty much every condition that comes to mind, including autism, cancer, Parkinson’s, ADHD, insomnia, depression, anxiety, Lumens and more. Aside from all of the wonderful health benefits, legalized cannabis cultivation has other highly beneficial effects for all parties involved. However, all of…

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How much marijuana do you need to relax? Science may finally figure it out.

The interactions of marijuana in the body has always been complex. While it is always possible to generate theories, exact measurements have always been beyond the boundaries of speculation. Because the body is a complex system and it is nearly impossible to judge how it will react to the introduction of a foreign substance. Even one that is quite friendly to the human body, such as THC. Most people take marijuana to relax and destress. And the psychoactive compound that does this is THC, along with CBD. The Marijuana Relaxation…

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As Trump Wages War on Marijuana Veterans Side with Pot

Marijuana is still illegal at the federal level, though it has been adopted by 29 states with various rules and requirements for its medicinal use. Recreational marijuana is legal in just 8 states. However, this number is sure to rise as more legislation is passed. The types of illness that marijuana is renowned for are the ones that veterans happen to be suffering from, mainly Post Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD), insomnia, anxiety and depression. Veterans are obviously in support of the amendment, as are the public at large. Trumps War on…

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How to Grow Huge Marijuana Buds

Growing marijuana is not a simple process. It takes four months from seed to finished product. And it must be said that only experienced growers get the best buds. There are a number of things that can be done to increase the size of the marijuana buds. The goal of growing marijuana is to generate large buds for enjoyment. The following are 7 of the best ways to grow huge marijuana buds. Step One – The Seeds Step one is to choose the best quality seeds available. High quality seeds…

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