PURPLEFARM, a cannabis genetics startup, has teamed with Neatleaf, a robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) cultivation management platform, in an exciting development. Through automation and process optimization, this partnership hopes to lower labor costs and increase yields from cultivation. It represents how technology is becoming more and more important in the cannabis sector, opening doors for more effective and sustainable operations.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has declared the commencement of the Cannabis Workforce Program. This innovative program is the first of its type in the country and is a step in the right direction toward incorporating the cannabis sector into traditional employment. It emphasizes how cannabis is becoming acknowledged as a respectable and valuable industry, opening up new career options for those looking for work.

A novel program has been introduced by a marijuana shop in New York to entice customers to switch from the illegal to the legal cannabis market. Through incentives and savings for those who convert, the dispensary hopes to contribute to the eradication of illegal cannabis enterprises. This approach highlights the need for creative ways to deal with the shifting environment by reflecting the benefits and problems brought about by the legalization of cannabis.

The US House of Representatives has enacted a historic bill to legalize cannabis on a federal basis. The measure suggests clearing some federal crimes and eliminating cannabis from the list of substances that are federally banned. It also promotes investing again in neighborhoods that have suffered because of the “war on drugs” for many years.

The cannabis sector may have enormous ramifications from this important legislative shift,
including the possibility of new markets and possibilities.

These changes demonstrate how quickly the cannabis market is changing. It will be
intriguing to watch what cannabis’s future holds as the sector develops and grows. Watch
this space for additional cannabis-related news and updates.


Thomas Walker - Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Consultant
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Thomas Walker is the founder and lead consultant of Walker Cultivation, a consulting firm specializing in commercial cannabis cultivation. From April 2023, Thomas will share his thoughts here on Cantopia, on relevant issues in the field of cannabis cultivation.