Ohio program to teach ex-inmates how to grow weed

Many positive things are happening in the cannabis sector around the world, and it is such an exciting time. After all the years of damaging bad press cannabis has received, we have entered a new era that is leading nations and states to realize that cannabis is indeed the new gold.

The partnership between the Cannabis Company, Riviera Creek and the United Returning Citizens advocacy group

Riviera Creek is a marijuana company that has partnered with justice group United Returning Citizens to teach previously incarcerated people how to grow marijuana commercially. The initiative is an excellent opportunity to facilitate the transition into society for such individuals and to educate others.

According to the WKBN report, the partnership between the two companies aims to help former inmates secure jobs in the marijuana industry. Dionne Dowdy heads operations at United Returning Citizens, and he says the two organizations are using this idea to create a marijuana-hemp hydroponic school.

So he claims that the company will give business development plans to ex-inmates through the school. Then there will be a partnership with Riviera, in which the successful trainees go for mentoring and internships.

Rivera Creek CEO Brian Kessler thinks the program is a fantastic opportunity to develop excellent people. He realizes that they will nurture people who haven’t had a great past and will have to face the stigma of society when they come out.

Rather than allowing ex-inmates to escape prison and struggle with reshaping their lives, this partnership will teach them how to legally and safely harness the potential of cannabis. The companies also acknowledge that some ex-inmates have a history of marijuana but have used it illegally and harmful.

So, in a way, this initiative is also a kind of reorientation for them and an opportunity to inspire them to rethink their views and uses of marijuana. At the end of the process, the ex-inmates are given a skill that is becoming one of the most sought-after skills in the world. Yes, cannabis is such a big deal and we are stepping into that future soon enough.

Ex-prisoners as cannabis employees

The Cannabis Growing Act clearly states that two influential government organizations must scrutinize all workers in the marijuana industry:

Both organizations’ initiative is funded by a $ 200,000 grant from the Hawthorn Social Justice Fund. 10 detainees will experience the 18-month program. Two people have currently started training.

Even if it seems that the ten people to be selected are too few for former prisoners in America. But we have to look at this positively because it is a groundbreaking move that is elevating both the cannabis industry and ex-inmates who will be affected by it.

It is not uncommon for former inmates to return to work after they have been released from prison. It is usually difficult for them to find work and get back into society, but they do get some smaller jobs. So it’s a big deal that two organizations are joining forces to give ex-prisoners this opportunity. It confirms once again that more and more organizations are focusing on the cannabis industry.

Why Ohio?

Ohio has legalized medical marijuana for both caregivers and patients (both must be qualified). Although adult cannabis is still illegal, the state has given cannabis companies some freedoms to do business.

The legally registered caregivers and patients can receive medical marijuana for 45 days in a few select forms, including: flowers, lotions, creams, edibles, oils, lotions, and tinctures. The state’s Pharmacy Board conducts licensing issues while the Medical Association maintains the list of edible conditions.

So, with these few details, it’s obvious that Ohio has a developing cannabis industry. Of course, cannabis enthusiasts are interested in the government legalizing marijuana for adult use, but Ohio is doing better, unlike some other states with rigid rules.

Before a partnership like the one between Riviera Creek and United Returning Citizens can come about, the state must create a conducive environment for it. Ohio did just that, and some of its former inmates will benefit from the program. This is the perfect example of all the good that can happen in a society where the cannabis market is allowed to flourish and flourish.

The impact on the marijuana market of ex-inmates making money growing cannabis

A recent survey found that nationwide sales of cannabis rose 67% in 2020, with support for marijuana legalization rising to 68%. The numbers mean the marijuana industry is thriving and demand is at an all-time high, but those numbers will fall when demand does not match supply.

Cannabis enthusiasts like Riviera Creek are taking the initiative to make sure we keep seeing numbers so rising and impressive. The more ex-inmates that are enrolled and empowered in the program, the more manpower the cannabis market will have, and thus supply will meet demand.

Aside from the impact on the cannabis market, this training will also have a significant impact on many more former inmates who are struggling to find their way back into society. It will renew hope and belief in them that they can still be of use to the community.

You can learn how to care for marijuana and hemp plants, how they are harvested, packaged, sold and returned, all under the supervision of a legal cannabis company. Over time, we can see more ex-inmates being recruited into the marijuana sector, adding value to the already booming market.

Bottom line

There is so much to unravel in the cannabis industry. The former prisoners who are given this work opportunity will share their wealth of knowledge and experience with other former prisoners.

This means America will have more informed and empowered ex-inmates who are not afraid to outgrow their past and thrive. More organizations will be inspired to take similar action, which will be a significant positive win for the cannabis industry.

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