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The End of Prohibition Brings Tough Proposals for Regulatory Oversight
We’ve had decades to determine what can and can not be sprayed on strawberries, but do you really know what’s on or in your cannabis ? The Oregon Health Authority has issued preliminary rules taking effect in June of 2016 for more stringent sampling and testing for pesticide residue as lawmakers wrestle with a broad spectrum of regulatory issues to ensure the safety of cannabis products.(http://www.oregonlive.com/marijuana/index.ssf/2015/11/oregon_drafts_rules_for_pestic.html)
Since the creation of the land Grant Colleges by Lincoln in the 1860’s County Agents have been employed to disseminate best agricultural practices based on University research to farmers. Cannabis however is a Schedule 1 substance, not even considered a crop, so Cooperative Extension services are not available. There is also no government sanctioned certification process available for cannabis growers who strive to maintain Organic practices.
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