The 2011 ASHS Annual Conference

Objective(s):
The objective of this workshop is to provide and introduction to the medicinal, horticultural, research, and legal issues surrounding medicinal cannabis production, and initiate a discussion of the role of the professional horticulturist and horticultural societies to ensure the uniformity, safety, and integrity of the medicinal product. The workshop will focus on the issues associated with production of cannabis for medical purposes sanctioned by various states. The speakers will address the key areas of significance to horticulturists and discuss the evolving nature of the political, economic, and legal environment associated with the crop.

This workshop will provide an introduction to the medicinal, horticultural, research, and legal issues surrounding medicinal Cannabis production, and initiate a discussion of the role of the professional horticulturist and horticultural societies to ensure the uniformity, safety, and integrity of the medicinal product. The workshop will focus on the issues associated with production of Cannabis for medical purposes sanctioned by various states. The speakers will address the key areas of significance to horticulturists and discuss the evolving nature of the political, economic, and legal environment associated with the crop.