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.This must be a career limited to your state? #cannabis

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Thank you comment icon Wisconsin is one the least cannabis friendly states in the country and there are literally no cannabis jobs there. The industry in California is going thru upheavals and change. The price growers get for for cannabis is lowering due to increased production and competition. New laws are being created to expand uses of cannabis to bars and public spaces. Once Biden removes cannabis from schedule 3 restrictions it will really open it up to medical industry but that is a ways off. Growing hydroponic tomatoes is similar so start with that Kate Field
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Brandon’s Answer

If you really want to get into the cannabis industry, you should first think of what you would like to do in that industry. Would you Iike to be in cultivation, extraction, retail, distribution, etc.? Due to the fact that Wisconsin doesn't offer many jobs in cannabis you can find experience in parallel job types. For example food and beverage job experience is what many big cannabis retail companies are looking for. If you want to be a budtender try becoming a bar tender first, or look for a job in a retail store so you can learn retail in general. If you want to get into cultivation try to work at a nursery or as suggested in other comments start a hydroponic tomato operation.

Although cannabis was considered to be a dangerous drug for a long time, people have now realized it is just a plant that has medicinal purpose without deadly side effects. I will end by agreeing with some previous comments that you will have to relocate if you want a gig now. Otherwise find a job that gives you the same type of experience you would need to work at a cannabis retail store or cultivation etc. Then when cannabis jobs become available in Wisconsin you will have enough parallel experience to get your foot in the door.

Brandon recommends the following next steps:

Figure out what job you want in cannabis and why you want it.
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Steve’s Answer

This is certainly a career that requires one to either live in or relocate to, a state that already has had the foresight along with the help of many advocacy groups, to legalize cannabis (either for "medical" and/or "recreational") for public consumption. So Colorado, California, Oregon & Washington State (I think)...However, personally, I am MORE THAN WILLING TO RELOCATE for an opportunity to pursue a career in this industry, as I am a strong believer in the benefits it can provide for many Americans whom suffer from a wide variety of illnesses. Not to mention that I personally feel that in the U.S., as we currently consume the largest amount of opiates as well as an array of other pharmaceuticals that are prescribed, many times with the patient unaware of the dangers that many of these medications carry, such as high potential for addiction (consciously or not). We have all heard the long list of side effects that are swiftly, stealthy, and RAPIDLY inserted at the very end of ads for new "WONDER DRUGS". Increased chance for cancer, suicidal ideations , increased depression, heart disease/failure, kidney/liver failure, restless legs, bloody nose, blood clots, internal bleeding, gastrointestinal issues, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,as well as impotence, even DEATH or, just a STROKE, no biggie...NO THANKS. If there is a natural occurring plant that has been growing on this earth for centuries (probably longer), that has been proven to alleviate or help to treat peoples illness's without the risk of any serious side effects (only negative one I can think of is possibly "Dry Mouth", as sleepiness or increased appetite may be considered side effects, they can be a positive for those suffering from Insomnia (I!), P.T.S.D. (HERE, HERE!), Anorexia, Chemotherapy patients with difficulty eating. My goal would be to work in a position where I can be of service, and help others who need it. I consider myself to be a very emphatic person, (trite, I know) able to "put myself in another's shoes", which allows me the ability to, better understand peoples views and emotions, find common ground in which to relate to, and communicate with and provide individuals with the services or goods they need and want.

Thank you comment icon Cool, thanks. MC Frank
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