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The 2011 ASHS Annual Conference

5833:
Grower Perspective On Horticultural Issues of Medicinal Cannabis

Tuesday, September 27, 2011: 2:25 PM
Kohala 1
Kerrie B. Badertscher, CPH, Otoke Horticulture LLC, Allenspark, CO
Medicinal Cannabis production, now legal at varying levels in 15 states with more pending in 2011, represent real and perceived risks. Currently this crop, due to Federal restrictions, lacks the standard official oversight that is utilized in all other aspects of food, fiber, or medicinal-grade crops. Various issues surrounding research, Best Management Practices, sanitation standards will be addressed. A discussion of ASHS’s role will be included.
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