For the first time, the American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency reclassify marijuana so that more research can be conducted in the hopes of finding benefits for children. The influential medical society also proposes that marijuana should be made available on a compassionate use basis for children with debilitating or life-threatening illnesses.
As the year comes to an end we are reminded of how fortunate we are. But not everyone can say the same. Two thirds of adults in the world have assets worth less than $10,000.1 and world poverty is felt most severely by the very young, and further compounded by War.
While the debates around the cannabis plant are heated and varied, one thing that all opinions appear to agree with is: there is not enough research to date.
If you missed us at the CannaBusiness Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, here are a few highlights. Over 3000 attendees and GGS was booked solidly from start to finish. We discussed greenhouses, warehouses, irrigation, lighting, chillers vs HVAC systems, environmental controls and the value of an integrated system when looking to maximize yields. And of course everyone wanted to see our famous rolling benches. Duane was on hand to walk licensees through the build out process and share his experience as project manager for several existing operations.
Outside of how location plays a role in the security of a cannabis facility, greenhouses are also not typically designed to be high security buildings. Glass, polycarbonate, and poly walls can be penetrated much easier than a concrete block warehouse wall. All cannabis growing sites need top of the line security cameras, vaults, alarm systems, etc. Greenhouses need to add perimeter fencing and while this helps keeping thieves out, it also identifies the contents of the greenhouse.
