Cruznolfart Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 We are, once again, officially legal medical marijuana growers now. As of this AM, having sent in our completed official forms and stuff, via registered mail and having collected receipts for same for proof, we are now re-registered legal medical marijuana growers with the state of Oregon. Each card holder is entitled to 2 pounds of dried material for his/her use; 18 juvenile plants (less than 12" in width and height) and up to 6 flowering plants at any one time. I am the designated grower for Randi. We will be taking on one more "client" who will get a percentage of their own harvest, the rest of which will be kept by me for my services. The buying/selling of pot is still illegal in Oregon and there are no facilities presently for those who are legal card holders who are unable or unwilling to grow their own. They must find a legal grower and make arrangements with them for the growing, harvesting and transporting of their own stash. Each card-holder may grow for up to 4 cardholders counting himself. So, if we were interested in doing so, we could take on 2 clients and have up to 24 plants in flowering at any one time. Based on my own experience, this is more than I'm willing to take on...it's a LOT of work come harvest time. We'll actually have to hire help for a few days. How weird is that? Funny thing is...people come here from all over the country at harvest time...almost like they know...;-] move over, Johnny Appleseed! Oh yeah(guitar content)...I'll be playing my Songwriter deluxe to the plants as they grow. The acoustics inside the grow area are phenomenal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRom Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Cool ... I mean .. FAR OUT MAN! But what to the feds have to say about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted March 23, 2009 Author Share Posted March 23, 2009 Cool ... I mean .. FAR OUT MAN! But what to the feds have to say about it? Official word from the present administration is that they are NOT going to pursue growers/clinics/care providers or users who are legal under their respective state's medical marijuana laws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampa Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Cool ... I mean .. FAR OUT MAN! But what to the feds have to say about it? The feds have been told by their boss to consider state as well as federal regulations when dealing with marijuana. That means that the medical pot laws should be respected by the DEA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagabond Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 heh, actually a friend of mine and I were planning on moving out to the Emerald Triangle to be growers. Seems like a good move considering all of the recent publicity the legalization movement has been getting. I saw a pro-legalization discussion on Market Watch the other day, and with California being broke again it looks like it's high time for the growing industry to get a few more perks from the state as they bail them out again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted March 23, 2009 Author Share Posted March 23, 2009 heh' date=' actually a friend of mine and I were planning on moving out to the Emerald Triangle to be growers. Seems like a good move considering all of the recent publicity the legalization movement has been getting. I saw a pro-legalization discussion on Market Watch the other day, and with California being broke again it looks like it's high time for the growing industry to get a few more perks from the state as they bail them out again.[/quote'] Be advised it's become a very popular cottage industry. Locally we experience an annual glut lasting from October through May. If you intend on making a living from it you'll need deep pockets just to get started. Many growers spend upwards of $1000.00 per HOLE before they ever put plants out...not counting the fencing, the security expenses, the doctor's appointments, the permit expenses, etc. It'll cost more to grow it than you can make for the first season until the following summer. Manicuring, on the other hand, pays $20.00/hour cash...plus bennies. ;-] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagabond Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Be advised it's become a very popular cottage industry. Locally we experience an annual glut lasting from October through May. If you intend on making a living from it you'll need deep pockets just to get started. Many growers spend upwards of $1000.00 per HOLE before they ever put plants out...not counting the fencing' date=' the security expenses, the doctor's appointments, the permit expenses, etc. It'll cost more to grow it than you can make for the first season until the following summer. Manicuring, on the other hand, pays $20.00/hour cash...plus bennies. ;-'] At this point in time, the plan was for me, my roommate, and a friend's father to start a growing business. The old guy works in the industrial agriculture business as a nutrients and chemical engineer. Basically, he finds out which plants need so much of what nutrients and what the soil pH should be and he designs systems to keep these at appropriate levels. Basically, he sat down with us one day and was like "y'know, I can make a lot of money growing this stuff" and I think we're going to run with it. Doing some research right now, mostly in the upstart cost/relocation costs. Anyway, point is... "Made up my mind, to make a new start. Going to California with an aching in my heart." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted March 23, 2009 Author Share Posted March 23, 2009 At this point in time' date=' the plan was for me, my roommate, and a friend's father to start a growing business. The old guy works in the industrial agriculture business as a nutrients and chemical engineer. Basically, he finds out which plants need so much of what nutrients and what the soil pH should be and he designs systems to keep these at appropriate levels. Basically, he sat down with us one day and was like "y'know, I can make a lot of money growing this stuff" and I think we're going to run with it. Doing some research right now, mostly in the upstart cost/relocation costs. Anyway, point is... "Made up my mind, to make a new start. Going to California with an aching in my heart."[/quote'] LOL! And I wish you the greatest success. Just do your homework. There's a lot more to it than just growing. You need to be safe. It's sure as he!! not the ol' Peace and Love days anymore. Peeps will hurt you if they think you're easy pickin's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagabond Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 LOL! And I wish you the greatest success. Just do your homework. There's a lot more to it than just growing. You need to be safe. It's sure as he!! not the ol' Peace and Love days anymore. Peeps will hurt you if they think you're easy pickin's. Thanks for the advice. I might be blind with desire to live in the old days of the Haight-Ashbury, but I really think this is a good, sound career idea. Ever since I first learned that in Amsterdam there were coffeeshops where you could roll a j and relax and enjoy the company of others in a nice atmosphere it's always been a secret dream of mine to one day open one up in the States. Obviously can't do that quite yet, but hopefully in my lifetime :x As the saying goes "If you live long enough to see your dreams come true, you aren't dreaming big enough" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted March 23, 2009 Author Share Posted March 23, 2009 :x As the saying goes "If you live long enough to see your dreams come true' date=' you aren't dreaming big enough"[/quote'] Oh, I dunno...in the Army I used to say my only ambition upon getting home was to have an endless stash supply. 'Course, it's been near 40 years but what the hey? :D/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fartz Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Pot is impossible for me to moderate. If I have it, I will smoke morning, noon and night till its gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted March 23, 2009 Author Share Posted March 23, 2009 Pot is impossible for me to moderate. If I have it' date=' I will smoke morning, noon and night till its gone. [/quote'] I used to think the same thing. But if you grow enough it's just not possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fartz Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 I used to think the same thing. But if you grow enough it's just not possible. Haha, no I guess you wouldn't run out. The first buzz of the day was only the only good one for me. Good luck in your cool project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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