By Lyneisha Watson On the eastern edge of Midway-Canaan, a historically Black community near Sanford, Florida, Miss Crystal, an elderly German immigrant, owns 12 acres of land where she grows Snapdragons and Baby’s Breath flowers. On that same piece of land, hidden behind the Podocarpus bushes, 69-year-old Carl Eudell—who was born and raised in Midway—grows black-eyed … [Read more...] about How a Hemp Harvest Could Help Midway, Florida
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New Bill Introduced to Decriminalize Cannabis In Florida
It’s no secret that Florida has been lagging behind the cannabis train for quite some time now. However, with one state after another realizing the effects of both decriminalized and legalized industries, the sunshine state is finally getting on board. Well, almost. A Florida lawmaker introduced a bill on Monday Aug. 5 that would decriminalize low-level cannabis possession … [Read more...] about New Bill Introduced to Decriminalize Cannabis In Florida
The Sunshine State Is Seeing Green: Gov. Ron DeSantis Approves Hemp Bill
As cannabis and it’s by-products become increasingly normalized across the U.S., the Sunshine State is beginning to see green. As of last week, The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is wrapping up the final steps towards a legal hemp industry. Governor Ron DeSantis officially signed 15 bills, including legislation authorizing a state-run hemp program. … [Read more...] about The Sunshine State Is Seeing Green: Gov. Ron DeSantis Approves Hemp Bill