Marijuana Economy thrives in California

Posted: February 21st, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Parks And Campgrounds | Tags: , , , | 25 Comments »


Marijuana is being grown in homes, backyards, even in our national parks. Since the 1960s, the so-called Emerald Triangle — Northern California’s Mendocino, Humboldt and Trinity counties — has increasingly become the haven for people looking to make a living growing marijuana. This is as natural as growing corn to me, he said. This is the lifeblood of the county. And it has been for more than 30 years. Morrison walks a fine line. He grows as much marijuana as he can without triggering a legal crackdown. He can do that because authorities here are overwhelmed by the sheer number of growers. Theyre also hampered by conflicting state, federal and county laws governing marijuana. Marijuana is the major cash crop here. A county-commissioned study reports pot accounts for up to two-thirds of the local economy. I dont think theres anything more important in this economy. To take this out would be a major blow, said Morrison. Though reliable numbers are hard to come by, marijuana growers in Mendocino County generate an estimated $1 billion a year. That makes the area home to a sizable chunk of a national market for marijuana believed to be in the tens of billions of dollars. Mendocino local Eric Sligh took CNBC on a tour of one backyard garden. These marijuana plants in Mendocino County can sometimes reach 14, 15, 20 feet, he said. A plant that yields about two pounds would be worth about $5000, said Sligh; his crop of 20 plants is potentially worth $100000. Slighs expertise in …

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25 Comments on “Marijuana Economy thrives in California”

  1. 1 92BrandonP said at 1:19 pm on February 21st, 2012:

    Id buttfuck her

  2. 2 heroesandcons09 said at 1:26 pm on February 21st, 2012:

    I don’t get why my friends would be ok with me drinking which is more harmful than pot but if i smoked it they’d be pissed.

  3. 3 BlindMaphisto said at 2:12 pm on February 21st, 2012:

    Marijuana porn?…..Why can’t I fap to it? Oh wait, nevermind.

  4. 4 beeferetown said at 2:15 pm on February 21st, 2012:

    CA here I come!

  5. 5 joshculp12 said at 2:52 pm on February 21st, 2012:

    ha ha ha she doesnt know what bud is

  6. 6 zubestr said at 3:06 pm on February 21st, 2012:

    i want to be this man

  7. 7 Revolution2pointO said at 3:33 pm on February 21st, 2012:

    We are your friends, your enemies, your sons, husbands, wives, daughters. We are your brothers, sisters, aunts and uncles. We are the worker bees in the hive ruled by the governments agenda. You are not free. You are not alone. We are anonymous. We are revolution. We are change. We are one. You are with us or against us. You will choose your side now. Expect us.

  8. 8 Happycat287 said at 4:00 pm on February 21st, 2012:

    That’s why I’m moving to California.

  9. 9 xbaby69jesusx said at 5:00 pm on February 21st, 2012:

    wait wait wait….how much did that magazine cost @ 1:17?lol

  10. 10 slayer6010 said at 5:03 pm on February 21st, 2012:

    Free Marc Emery

  11. 11 kjkbnapier said at 5:56 pm on February 21st, 2012:

    My goodness I need to move to the triangle. I loved the video and them plants looked great for outdoor grow op.

  12. 12 buzwazfuz said at 6:10 pm on February 21st, 2012:

    Donald Trump doesn’t smoke weed. But he wants to legalize & tax Marijuana.

    FUCKIN YES! He actually states that he does. People just thought Obama was going to legalize Marijuana but he has not mentioned any legislation since he has been in office.

  13. 13 ryanandbranslurppiss said at 6:59 pm on February 21st, 2012:

    i love her smirk she just wants to blaze so bad

  14. 14 HowardSternn said at 7:47 pm on February 21st, 2012:

    That looks delicious

  15. 15 SDBPR said at 8:46 pm on February 21st, 2012:

    Anyone else drool?

  16. 16 greenweenie1775 said at 9:35 pm on February 21st, 2012:

    @BlissableBuddha i found the clue…… READY…… your a fucking idiot!!!

  17. 17 greenweenie1775 said at 9:42 pm on February 21st, 2012:

    @bucktoofus great…..

  18. 18 MrTimothytim said at 10:16 pm on February 21st, 2012:

    she tries to be hot while shes a bitch i dont like it nice program though

  19. 19 freddy1ne said at 10:45 pm on February 21st, 2012:

    Yeah now we got “Quality Control” through advancements in “Medical Science.” Before this we had black marketed stuff laced with Cocaine, Meth, and LSD, which is still around but since there is safe legitimate sources now to obtain marijuana that is not Laced with more harmful drugs this has cut into the black market which intern is a good asset. Narcotics Officers (DEA) Job Security Vs. Advancements in Medical Science So where are our Politicians at I hope not consulting with the DEA?

  20. 20 deadra313 said at 10:57 pm on February 21st, 2012:

    Lol i thought it was funny how she said “This is what you harvest, chop up and make into marijuana.” At that point i would have said, “No, we harvest it, chop it up, and dry it. You don’t make marijuana. You grow it.”
    And the Drug-based economy? Are ciggarettes a paper-based economy? No. Stop calling it what it isn’t people. It’s just weed.

  21. 21 slimshadie1290 said at 11:51 pm on February 21st, 2012:

    what we all call nodes? lol all plants have nodes. he only knows marijuana

  22. 22 solidkid4 said at 12:48 am on February 22nd, 2012:

    @vincesin989847 i bet he gave her an ounce and she chilled!!!! 

  23. 23 ICHAS3I said at 1:41 am on February 22nd, 2012:

    Holy shit the camera guy must of been taking some HUGGGE Whiffs

  24. 24 FRSFreeState said at 2:41 am on February 22nd, 2012:

    @thestonerz3
    “MMJ growers giraffe money”?

  25. 25 thestonerz3 said at 2:44 am on February 22nd, 2012:

    @FRSFreeState so is the whole United States, but no legalization because of the MMJ growers “giraffe money”.

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