Panel to explore vintners, cannabis growers partnership in Santa Barbara County

Lompoc Record, September 7, 2019

“Our ‘Together We Thrive Community Forum’ is the first in a series to learn and understand the best practices and strategies that will promote tourism and economic growth for both the wine and cannabis industries,” said Sara Rotman, co-chair of the North County Farmers Guild and Good Farmers Great Neighbors.

For more information and to reserve a seat at the forum, visit http://goodfarmersgreatneighbors.com/events/together-we-thrive/.

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Andrew Rice: Clarifying cannabis comments on per-parcel acreage

Santa Ynez Valley News, September 5, 2019

A recent guest commentary by Sharyne Merritt about capping per-parcel cannabis acreage contained statements that need some clarification.

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North Bay College First In CA To Offer Degree In Hemp Cultivation

KPIX 5 CBS, August 31, 2019

Santa Rosa Junior College will become the first community college in the state next year to develop a certificate and degree program in the cultivation of hemp, a strain of sativa cannabis. In spring 2020, students may take hemp-focused courses within SRJC’s Sustainable Agriculture and Horticulture programs. “One of our top priorities is ensuring our career education programs align with current industry trends,” SRJC’s Dean of Agriculture Benjamin Goldstein said.

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Do We Really Want a Microsoft of Marijuana?

New York Times, August 31, 2019

The legalization of marijuana as a medicine in 33 states, 11 of which allow its use as a recreational drug, has made weed a dynamic American industry, among the economy’s fastest-growing sources of new jobs.

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