From Delta Institute’s Green Soap Box 2021:

Why Cannabis?
Cannabis is a rapidly evolving industry nationwide, and especially in Illinois since the Cannabis Regulation in Tax Act went into effect on January 1, 2020. However, there are still many considerations that need attention and dialogue to ensure that the industry grows in an environmentally sustainable way and through a lens of promoting equity. Cannabis is the most energy-intensive agricultural crop in the United States, requiring both heavy water consumption and energy. Please join us as we explore more of these topics in depth – and stay for a live Question & Answer session where you can submit your own questions to the panelist experts including:

* Phoebe DePree - CEO and Co-Founder, Goddess Growers
* Mila Marshall - Principal Owner, Herb & Planning Associates
* Quinn Rallins - Director of Justice, Equity, and Opportunity and Deputy Chief of Staff for Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton
* Mykel Selph - Vice President of Social Equity & Education Development (SEED) Initiative at Cresco Labs

Cost
The suggested donation for this online event is $10.00, though contributions of all sizes are welcome. Contributions will be used to support Delta Institute’s work in collaborating with communities across the Midwest to solve complex environmental challenges. All are welcome to attend this educational webinar; suggested audience is for adults age 21 years and older.

Register: https://delta-institute.org/event/green-soap-box-2021/