Still no medical marijuana license for Black farmer

The Department of Health is under fire because it has still not issued a medical marijuana license to a Black farmer. Lawmakers grilled the department to find out what is responsible for the delay on Thursday. When the Legislature passed its medical marijuana law in 2017, one grower’s license was reserved for a Black farmer. […]

Medical Marijuana Industry: Are Black Farmers Locked Out? | WFTV

In the state of Florida, 19 new licenses will soon be up for grabs to grow, cultivate, and distribute medical marijuana. 9 Investigates why only one license is guaranteed to a Black farmer and the history behind discrimination in the agriculture industry. If you’re new to WFTV, we dive deeper into the biggest stories, with […]