The Oregon Weed Thread -Grows, News and Laws and Whatever

[oneofus]

Sluicebox,

I think what the OLCC is going to do is to force compliance through that tag system and the METRC system reporting databases.

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Huge difference in fresh genetics vs hand me down washed out cuts from friends with bugs.

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Licensees who "suddenly" have a new strain that is not known to exist will have to explain where they got it from and when they can't...well, I just don't see how one would get around that.

Call it by an already known name?

I'm not sure how that helps the licensee as the whole point of having a new strain, either in seed or from clone is to gain a competitive advantage,no? How does one gain such an advantage with what is purportedly the same strain that everyone else has ? Idk, man...it looks like a genetic desert is coming and I guess I am not creative enough to figure out a way around their dual tracking systems.

OTOH, I haven't seen that requirement in the med side regs (maybe I missed it...) so it might be better to stay on that side. At least for however long it may last before it gets forced into the rec side under the OLCC. It's almost as if Oregon is about to become it's own little island genetically speaking and I just don't see anything good coming from that. It reminds me of a seed breeder " bottlenecking" their breeding stock. Where will the diversity come from when all new genetics are effectively outlawed? I'll tell you this much tho...the folks in the black market have no such restrictions and they WILL get the latest and greatest and how do the licensees compete with THAT...?
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Sick of MFr's looking down their noses at the folks who have been carrying the water for years. Now if you pay to play your an upstanding citizen. While the old growers are still treated like trash.

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Oh.

You don't like that^? Well now Sunny Jim, massa say you best get yo azz in gear and go buy more 5 gallon buckets cuz you gonna be carryin' that water for the rest of your fukkin' life Jimmy....

One last thing...did you notice in the OLCC regs that between Jan. 1, 2016 and Dec. 31, 2016 that the OLCC says that a licensee can get their starts/seeds from anyone in Oregon and the OLCC WILL NOT ASK where they got it from/their source.

You like that cute lil side-step that allows one to GET genetics without documentation to get the system started?<<sarcasm...

Yeah, they're deliberately turning a blind eye to the source for just long enough to allow the system to start up which guarantees the state and local gov's get their tax money to pay for the salaries AND the pay raises of the "regulators" who produce nothing but misery and whose only job it is is to make people like allofus who have created this whole thing from scratch from decades ago down to the present day suffer to say nothing of the med patients as well.
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SUFFER, WRETCHES!

They don't smoke weed. They don't grow weed. They never have and they never will. All they want to do is to control us. Then they get to drive their luxury cars to their rich homes all funded by allofus, the ones who made it all possible and they don't even think about us as human beings. Just another "thing" to be "regulated".
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Don't you just LOVE gov't and the way they use the LAW as a club to beat people with and then pretend that this is real legalization...FUCK! /rant

smh.....

 

[Bradley_Danks]

Just bought my tickets for the Cultivation Classic. Seems like it will be an interesting event. I'm looking forward to see what the quality of the flowers is like. If anyone else is going to be there, just shoot me a PM and lets see if we can link up. They stated they'll be measuring the carbon footprint of the flowers as well. Hopefully lots of good information about producing somewhat sustainable quality cannabis.

I'll be bringing some seeds with me, and some sour beers from down here.

It looks like im going too. I just got my ticket

Whats up with the judges already assigned? I wonder if we get to try each kinda bud too...

 

[Rolando Mota]

I'll be at the classic too, bringing some pnw dogshitX(ogXchemD) seeds I made.

 

[Abja Roots]

I think they said there would be some samples, but that it's not guaranteed that you'll see all the entries. Hopefully they have them in a case where people can see them. I'll be bringing some of my wet dream crosses, which is Blue Dream x Williams Wonder. I've got Skywalker OG, Tangerine Diesel x Plushberry, Purple Urkle x Blue Moonshine, and a few others crossed to it.

In regards to the METRC system and the tracking of everything from seed to sale there's going to be a lot of things proposed that will probably end up being tweaked after some time. I'll have to look into it more, but it seems a bit crazy to not allow any new genetics(that are not from seed) after a certain date. How else do you keep progressing and growing your offerings? Sharing and trading of genetics is one of the things that has kept this culture alive. If you want to go completely legal, then I can understand why seed to sale tracking works. The concern is mostly because of all the diversion of product. So basically they're saying you have until the end of the year to bring in any genetics after which they're shutting the door.

I heard that in Nevada if a dispensary within a certain distance of you is producing a select cultivar then you(the licensed home grower) cannot be producing that exact cultivar. Now I'm not sure how they'll verify that the two plants are the same, but those kind of restrictions are completely unnecessary.

 

[Phenome]

I think they said there would be some samples, but that it's not guaranteed that you'll see all the entries. Hopefully they have them in a case where people can see them. I'll be bringing some of my wet dream crosses, which is Blue Dream x Williams Wonder. I've got Skywalker OG, Tangerine Diesel x Plushberry, Purple Urkle x Blue Moonshine, and a few others crossed to it.

In regards to the METRC system and the tracking of everything from seed to sale there's going to be a lot of things proposed that will probably end up being tweaked after some time. I'll have to look into it more, but it seems a bit crazy to not allow any new genetics(that are not from seed) after a certain date. How else do you keep progressing and growing your offerings? Sharing and trading of genetics is one of the things that has kept this culture alive. If you want to go completely legal, then I can understand why seed to sale tracking works. The concern is mostly because of all the diversion of product. So basically they're saying you have until the end of the year to bring in any genetics after which they're shutting the door.

I heard that in Nevada if a dispensary within a certain distance of you is producing a select cultivar then you(the licensed home grower) cannot be producing that exact cultivar. Now I'm not sure how they'll verify that the two plants are the same, but those kind of restrictions are completely unnecessary.

You and Rolando,
You guys looking to part ways with some of them? i don't have any crosses of my own to trade considering I don't have the facilities for a breeding chamber but, I got some good herb. I'll bring some of my grape crush #19 flowers we can blaze it up maybe get down on a trade of sorts. I'd love to get me some of the sky walker OG and some of that pnw dog shit chem OG cross . Lol haven't even grabbed tickets yet but I'm going to no question.

 

[CamoCannabis]

Holy ball sacks, Batman. When and where is this link up? I would love to come and make a few acquaintances. Especially if some of my fellow Veteran brothers are going to be there. I have a nice operation set up here with some extra room to help out a couple of folks with growing if needed. Also, have a gorgeous Blue Gorilla male (Payne Farms cross) that I plan to breed with some select females, so will probably be looking for some growers to test a few and give me some help finding the best females.

 

[Robrites]

Holy ball sacks, Batman. When and where is this link up? I would love to come and make a few acquaintances. Especially if some of my fellow Veteran brothers are going to be there. I have a nice operation set up here with some extra room to help out a couple of folks with growing if needed. Also, have a gorgeous Blue Gorilla male (Payne Farms cross) that I plan to breed with some select females, so will probably be looking for some growers to test a few and give me some help finding the best females.

It is rare- once every five years or so- that I wish I lived closer to things on that side of the mountains. This is one of those times.

 

[CamoCannabis]

It is rare- once every five years or so- that I wish I lived closer to things on that side of the mountains. This is one of those times.

I hear ya.

 

[Robrites]

Oregon Growers Are Giving Away Free Cannabis To Veterans

Oregon Growers Are Giving Away Free Cannabis To Veterans

A day late but a good idea

While the national spotlight was focused on the festivities of this year’s 4/20 celebrations, a group of Oregon growers are organizing an event to give away free cannabis to Veterans.

Headed up by the Portland, Oregon chapter of Grow For Vets, the groups are preparing for their latest cannabis give-away event. Their idea is to bring positive changes to Veterans’ lives through cannabis.

On Sunday, April 24th, Grow For Vets will be giving away free cannabis gift bags to its members who register online for the event. Veteran non-members and civilians can join the event as well.

The give-away, at Portland’s Refuge PDX center, is just the latest in a series of national events organized by Grow For Vets and meant to draw attention to the dilemma of America’s military Veterans.

There’s a large and growing body of research that shows how cannabis can be a safe and effective alternative to the addictive combinations of prescription drugs Veterans currently receive to cope with chronic pain, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other life-changing conditions.

Many of those Veterans are returning home with a variety of physical and emotional injuries suffered during their military service. A growing number of vets are demanding to be allowed to use cannabis as part of their treatment.

Roger Martin, a U.S. Army Veteran and the group’s founder and executive director, is also calling on Veterans to band together, “like we did when we were in the service.” He believes this strength-in-numbers approach help bring about the changes needed, like making cannabis a legal and accepted part of a Veteran’s medical treatment.

Grow For Vets asks that all participants planning to attend the cannabis give-away bring a valid, government-issued identification.

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[Phenome]

A day late but a good idea

While the national spotlight was focused on the festivities of this year’s 4/20 celebrations, a group of Oregon growers are organizing an event to give away free cannabis to Veterans.

Headed up by the Portland, Oregon chapter of Grow For Vets, the groups are preparing for their latest cannabis give-away event. Their idea is to bring positive changes to Veterans’ lives through cannabis.

On Sunday, April 24th, Grow For Vets will be giving away free cannabis gift bags to its members who register online for the event. Veteran non-members and civilians can join the event as well.

The give-away, at Portland’s Refuge PDX center, is just the latest in a series of national events organized by Grow For Vets and meant to draw attention to the dilemma of America’s military Veterans.

There’s a large and growing body of research that shows how cannabis can be a safe and effective alternative to the addictive combinations of prescription drugs Veterans currently receive to cope with chronic pain, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other life-changing conditions.

Many of those Veterans are returning home with a variety of physical and emotional injuries suffered during their military service. A growing number of vets are demanding to be allowed to use cannabis as part of their treatment.

Roger Martin, a U.S. Army Veteran and the group’s founder and executive director, is also calling on Veterans to band together, “like we did when we were in the service.” He believes this strength-in-numbers approach help bring about the changes needed, like making cannabis a legal and accepted part of a Veteran’s medical treatment.

Grow For Vets asks that all participants planning to attend the cannabis give-away bring a valid, government-issued identification.

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It's the thought that counts man, even though your a day late, the good intentions are there. Now we will all know next year on 4/20 where we should be. Your post will stick in my memory for next year.

 

[Rolando Mota]

You and Rolando,
You guys looking to part ways with some of them? i don't have any crosses of my own to trade considering I don't have the facilities for a breeding chamber but, I got some good herb. I'll bring some of my grape crush #19 flowers we can blaze it up maybe get down on a trade of sorts. I'd love to get me some of the sky walker OG and some of that pnw dog shit chem OG cross . Lol haven't even grabbed tickets yet but I'm going to no question.

No problem pm me if you make it.

 

[Robrites]

What’s Oregon’s New Favorite Cannabis Strain?

What’s Oregon’s New Favorite Cannabis Strain?

Is your favorite everyone's favorite?



Last week, Leafly released an infographic called "The Fastest-Trending Cannabis Strain in Every State (and D.C.) in 2016," using data from strain searches all over the country.

What are Oregonians looking for? Pineapple Express. Is that because we like our weed with a side of James Franco? Probably. It's all that nostalgia for a time when we had to go on whacky adventures to procure some weed.



Actually, Pineapple Express is a hybrid, the child of Trainwreck and Hawaiian, that according to Leafly, leaves you "happy" and "uplifted." So, exactly like a Seth Rogen-James Franco movie.

Washington users went safe with Blue Dream, the fastest trending strain in the study and the winner of nine states. California also picked a popular one: Gorilla Glue #4, winner in five states.

Most states prefered sativa-dominant strains to indicas, maybe because most people like to remain awake when they can.

Leafly says they "determined the fastest-trending strain in every U.S. state by looking at which strains surged in popularity in each location since the start of 2016."

http://www.wweek.com/cannabis/2016/04/25/whats-oregons-new-favorite-cannabis-strain/

 

[PDX Dopesmoker]

I still don't buy the indica-sativa myth. CBN puts you to sleep and indicas don't have a monopoly on CBN production.

 

[Robrites]

Cannabis group's poll: Deschutes voters back rules over 'opt out'

Cannabis group's poll: Deschutes voters back rules over 'opt out'

BEND, Ore. -

By a 2-1 ratio, Deschutes County voters say county commissioners should establish reasonable regulations for marijuana businesses to operate in rural and unincorporated areas rather than refer another legalization measure to the November ballot, a poll for a statewide cannabis group has found.

The telephone survey conducted for the Oregon Cannabis Association by the public opinion research firm Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates also found that support for Measure 91 has grown in Deschutes County since voters approved the measure legalizing and regulating marijuana in 2014, the group said in Wednesday's news release.

“Deschutes County voters have a clear message for county commissioners: it’s time to implement the will of the voters and enact sensible rules to regulate marijuana businesses,” said Amy Margolis, who represents the Oregon Cannabis Association, a statewide professional association representing the cannabis business community.

The survey was paid for by local cannabis farmers, processors and retailers. It was conducted April 21-24 involving 400 phone interviews, both landlines and cellphones, with likely November voters. The group said the margin of sampling error was 4.9 percent at the 95 percent confidence level.

Last winter, county commissioners passed what they called a “temporary opt-out” banning cannabis businesses in unincorporated portions of the county and appointed a committee to review draft land use regulations proposed by the county planning commission.

A 13-member marijuana advisory committee, which included four local cannabis business representatives along with other local farmers and rural residents, met from February through early April to develop recommendations that were presented to the commissioners Wednesday.

“The committee reached consensus on many issues, including regulations to mitigate light, sound and odor from marijuana cultivation on land zoned for exclusive farm use,” said committee member Lindsey Pate, who produces award-winning medical cannabis on her small family farm near Terrebonne.

“We want to be good neighbors and provide family-wage jobs in rural Deschutes County. We embrace sensible regulations that protect the way of life we all treasure in Central Oregon. ”

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[HorseMouth]

That's my county. It's a battle.
Peace

 

[Abja Roots]

My understanding is that the eastern part of Oregon is way more conservative so Deschute seems like a bit of an anomaly out there, but I'm guessing they've developed the industry out there because of the influence of Bend. 400 seems like a pretty small sample group.

For those who are debating whether or not to attend the cultivation classic this Saturday.

1. You will be part of world history. According to our research, there has never before been a competition or event exclusively celebrating cannabis grown free of synthetic chemicals.

2. You might see former Trail Blazer Cliff Robinson. Or Zia McCabe, keyboardist for the Dandy Warhols, Duane Sorenson, founder of Stumptown Coffee, or Alex Ganum of Upright Brewing. Our 60-member judging panel features Portlanders with renowned palates.

3. Free stuff, including cannabis. Every guests will get a canvas goodie bag preloaded with a few surprises, and meant to be filled up with swag and product throughout the day.

4. There's beer! You can finally drink and smoke in the same general area. Thanks to River Pig Saloon's mobile beer truck, Cultivation Classic guests are no more than 10 strides from a hops fix.

5. Speakers you'll actually want to hear. It's not just a party—there will also be speeches from professors, authors, growers, soil-science and lighting experts working on "chemical-free cannabis production" and why it matters.

6. …including a U.S. congressman. Earl Blumenauer is one of Oregon's biggest cannabis advocates and will speak during the Cultivation Classic awards at 5:15 pm.

7. A funky science lounge awaits. The team at Cascadia Labs, which tested all 100 entered samples for pesticides, mold and cannabinoids, are bringing in some of their lab equipment for you to play with, and see how they prep a sample for intense testing in the first place.

8. Two words: Drip. Drop. The team at Drip Ice Cream debuts its drip-drop chair. Have a sample and get in for the drip trip. (Also, learn what a drip trip is!)

9. Munchie on some tacos, burgers, or beet wraps. Onsite food vendors include Taco Pedaler, PDX Sliders and Eatin' Alive.

10. Dispensaries in domes. Serra dispensary, which is opening soon on Southeast Belmont, has transformed the inside of a geodesic dome into a "feelings zone." You may also encounter bean bag chairs filled with trim, pain-relief activities, and happiness/energy/relaxation/creation stations.

11. Free copies of the new edition of the Potlander. Get a free copy here before they go on sale at Powells for $5.

GO: The North Warehouse, 723 N Tillamook St., wweek.com/cultivationclassic. $40 advance, $55 at the door. 21+.

 

[Robrites]

Deschutes rural marijuana foes fire back over survey

Deschutes rural marijuana foes fire back over survey

Call results ‘elaborate fiction concocted by Oregon marijuana industry’

BEND, Ore. –

One day after supporters of marijuana growing and processing in rural Deschutes County released a poll indicating majority support for “sensible” rules and not a fall “opt out” vote, opponents of allowing such operations issued a refutation Thursday and made their case.

The Oregon Cannabis Association had said that “By a 2-1 ratio, Deschutes County voters say county commissioners should establish reasonable regulations for Oregon marijuana businesses to operate in rural and unincorporated areas rather than refer another legalization measure to the November ballot.”

Below is the full news release from “Preserve Rural Deschutes,” followed by the original news release, issued ahead of Monday’s Deschutes County commissioners hearings and a possible decision next Wednesday:

PreserveRuralDeschutes.org, a local citizen group advocating for continued opt out until the November ballot of commercial marijuana production, processing, retailing and wholesaling in Deschutes County, considers the marijuana industry’s recent survey to be an exercise in elaborate fiction concocted by that industry.

Any survey paid for by local marijuana businesses, conducted on behalf of the Oregon Cannabis Association and completed by a California polling firm that has frequently been hired by the marijuana industry to push their agenda of legalizing marijuana in states across the country must be met with suspicion.

The questions asked of the respondents were not included in the article, which is a critical element in determining validity of the results. Questions can be written or asked in a very leading manner, often leaving the person answering little choice but to agree or disagree as intended by the research firm.

The published review of the survey did not include how the 400 respondents were selected, nor did it include the number of people who refused to participate in the poll before a sample size of 400 was secured.

Also not included was a breakdown of the number of residents participating in the poll who live within city boundaries versus those who live in the rural county. As well, information on home owners versus renters was omitted.

While Preserve Rural Deschutes is also in favor of strong regulations for the marijuana industry intent on producing a federally illegal, high-value, cash-based product in rural Deschutes County, the group also believes the voters have a right to understand this complicated issue and vote on whether they approve numerous large commercial marijuana production sites in rural residential neighborhoods.

Measure 91’s ballot language did not specify when and how marijuana can be grown commercially, effectively disfranchising voters from this very important decision. Those specifics were included in House Bill 3400 (HB3400) introduced and passed by Oregon’s state lawmakers in 2015 without substantive input by rural residents around the state. HB3400 included a section that defined marijuana as a crop for farm use and farming purposes.
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[PDX Dopesmoker]

Is there going to be an International Cannagraphic session at the cultivation classic? I thought I remember reading rumors and I'm coming with two grades of blonde hash (primo and ultra-primo), the single dankest bud in the state of Oregon (1.6g, 9001% THC & hella loud) and a few fat joints of TGA Genetics' genetics. Sometime the wait to get into these things can be kinda long, so I always come prepared. I also have a backup lighter, spare screens, grinder, papers, various small tools also and a measuring spoon for serving trichomes into bowls precisely.

 

[Robrites]

*Dusts off hitchhiking thumb*

 

[Sluicebox]

Couple things still baffle me. Legal is legal Statewide, should never have been an opt out. Secondly the OLCC posted 8 approved applications today, be warned your name will be on that as well as published. If all the applicants they intend to approve this year went tier 2 that would be over 34 million square feet of canopy. I know not all will be tier 2 or outdoors even but sure you get my point. Complete saturation.

On the Medical side. I have heard from a couple of growers who are dumping their patients rather than jump through all the hoops that are coming. They both told me that several others they know are doing the same thing. I don't know if that is a growing trend or not as it's not being discussed, or reported on in the press.

Finally a question. Can a grower grow at more than one address if that grower does not exceed the 4 patient count? Meaning 2 cards at one address and 2 cards at another. Question was asked and I can't find the answer to it. Calls to OMMP are never answered, held earlier this week for over an hour.