The Business of Cannabis

Reconsider Firing Workers For Marijuana, Congress Tells Federal Agencies

Jul 15, 2020 | National

In directing federal agencies to reconsider firing federal workers for state-legal consumption, promote research into cannabis and fund CBD regulations, a key US House Committee issued a series of reports that make clear that marijuana has become a mainstream issue...

Cannabis Retailer Aims To Break Down Stigma By ‘Normalizing’ Marijuana

Jul 15, 2020 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

 Normalizing cannabis has been Mark Passerini’s goal since the 1990s. In 1993, the Om of Medicine owner learned cannabis was decriminalized in Ann Arbor after he and his friend were pulled over by a local police officer. It led him to pursue his passion...

Contract Cannabis Farming Gaining Popularity In California, But Practice Draws Lawsuits

Jul 15, 2020 | National

To get around the enormous barriers to entry for California’s legal marijuana industry, a growing number of small farmers are increasingly turning to a practice mainstream agriculture has used for generations: so-called “contract farming.” It’s a different business...

Application Now Live for Michigan Agricultural Safety Grant Program

Jul 15, 2020 | Great Lakes Region, Michigan

The application process is now open for $15 million in grants for Michigan farms and agricultural processors to mitigate risks of the COVID-19 virus across the state’s food production industry, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the Michigan...

Lume Cannabis Offers New Line Of CBD Products

Jul 15, 2020 | Feature, Great Lakes Region, Michigan

Lume Cannabis Co. has launched its new line of premium CBD products available exclusively at Lume stores and Lume’s new CBD website. “We are excited to launch the Lume CBD line, which includes a wide variety of products that will meet the needs of people interested in...