Ganjapreneur covers Douglas County's recent proposal banning outdoor Cannabis production.

"Jedidiah Haney, Board Secretary of The Cannabis Alliance, said in a phone interview that such a move would only perpetuate some of the industry’s most alarming environmental impacts, specifically in regards to energy consumption. “If you put this in the agricultural spectrum, this is pretty crazy — it’s pretty extreme,” he said."

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http://www.ganjapreneur.com/douglas-county-washington-proposes-banning-outdoor-cannabis-production/

New code amendments for Marijuana related business activities are being proposed by the Douglas County Commissioners. Although a date has yet to be set for the open public hearing, written comments can be made at this time. More information can be found via the Douglas County website. 

From the Omak-Okanogan Chronicle April 20, 2016

Jefferson County's first outdoor cannabis grower aims for sustainability
​- By Allison Arthur of the Leader
  "Horticulturist Kyle Craig thinks marijuana belongs out in the open, growing naturally under the sun."
 - For more follow the link to the original article in the PT Leader. 



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Last evening, the continuation of the Planning Commission's Public Hearing was once again a success! The Okanogan Cannabis community showed up again with more convincing testimony and solidarity! WSIA would like to thank everyone for their efforts! Spoken testimony is now closed but comments can still be made in writing this week by Friday mid-day. 

The Washington Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has recently updated the Worker Protection Standard, a guidance document related to Cannabis Production in Washington State. Updates also include recommendations for pesticide use and application.

Worker Protection Standard (WPS)

For more on Pesticide Use in Cannabis Production
http://agr.wa.gov/pestfert/pesticides/pesticideuseonmarijuana.aspx

Here is a link to the WSDA blog regarding the WPS guidance for marijuana growers - 
(http://www.wastatedeptag.blogspot.com/2016/03/worker-protection-guidance-now.html).

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