/tags/black-farmers Black farmers en-US WLRN Tue, 19 Mar 2024 19:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-03-19/florida-lawmakers-back-more-marijuana-licenses-for-black-farmers Florida lawmakers for the second year in a row have approved proposals to expand the number of Black farmers eligible for medical-marijuana licenses, opening the door for three farmers who did not meet muster during a 2022 application period. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 19:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-03-19/florida-lawmakers-back-more-marijuana-licenses-for-black-farmers Dara Kam - News Service of Florida /health/2023-05-09/new-bill-could-help-black-farmers-get-medical-marijuana-licenses Gov. Ron DeSantis is slated to review a bill that would give Black farmers an entry into Florida’s now-flourishing medical-marijuana industry. Tue, 09 May 2023 17:30:00 GMT /health/2023-05-09/new-bill-could-help-black-farmers-get-medical-marijuana-licenses Dara Kam - News Service of Florida /health/2023-02-20/judge-sides-with-state-on-black-farmers-medical-marijuana-license-over-deceased-grower An administrative law judge rules that the Pigford license earmarked for Moton Hopkins should not go to his heirs and partners because they are not members of a "recognized class." Mon, 20 Feb 2023 14:00:00 GMT /health/2023-02-20/judge-sides-with-state-on-black-farmers-medical-marijuana-license-over-deceased-grower Dara Kam - News Service of Florida /national-politics/national-politics/2023-02-12/black-farmers-call-for-justice-from-the-usda Decades after a major lawsuit against the USDA, Black farmers still face inequality. They say not all settlements from the case made it into their hands, which has exacerbated debt and other problems. Sun, 12 Feb 2023 14:46:14 GMT /national-politics/national-politics/2023-02-12/black-farmers-call-for-justice-from-the-usda Ximena Bustillo /news/2022-11-22/florida-farmers-death-spurs-dispute-over-pot-license Moton Hopkins was among a dozen farmers and their teams who sought a medical-marijuana license designated in Florida law for a Black farmer who participated in class-action lawsuits over lending discrimination by the federal government. Tue, 22 Nov 2022 20:00:00 GMT /news/2022-11-22/florida-farmers-death-spurs-dispute-over-pot-license Dara Kam | News Service Florida /news/2022-06-28/black-farmers-vie-for-florida-license-to-grow-medical-marijuana A dozen applicants are vying for a potentially lucrative license earmarked for a Black farmer who participated in decades-old litigation over discrimination in lending practices by the federal government. Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:33:16 GMT /news/2022-06-28/black-farmers-vie-for-florida-license-to-grow-medical-marijuana Dara Kam - News Service of Florida /podcast/sundial/2022-01-13/legislative-session-palm-beach-county-urban-farms-and-elections-cruise-ships-and-covid The first week of the legislative session is here. Urban farms hope to solve food deserts in Palm Beach County. And cruise ships continue sailing during omicron. Thu, 13 Jan 2022 21:59:57 GMT /podcast/sundial/2022-01-13/legislative-session-palm-beach-county-urban-farms-and-elections-cruise-ships-and-covid Leslie Ovalle Atkinson /2022-01-13/legislative-session-palm-beach-county-urban-farms-and-elections-cruise-ships-and-covid The first week of the legislative session is here. Urban farms hope to solve food deserts in Palm Beach County. And cruise ships continue sailing during omicron. Thu, 13 Jan 2022 21:59:23 GMT /2022-01-13/legislative-session-palm-beach-county-urban-farms-and-elections-cruise-ships-and-covid Leslie Ovalle Atkinson /news/2021-10-27/fried-calls-higher-application-fee-for-a-medical-marijuana-license-reserved-for-black-farmers-discriminatory In 2017, one medical marijuana license was set aside specifically for a Black farmer and has not yet been given out. This month, the Florida Department of Health put out an emergency rule specifying how Black farmers can apply for that license. Florida Agriculture Commissioner and gubernatorial candidate Nikki Fried wants the state to revisit its rule. Wed, 27 Oct 2021 15:00:37 GMT /news/2021-10-27/fried-calls-higher-application-fee-for-a-medical-marijuana-license-reserved-for-black-farmers-discriminatory Robbie Gaffney /news/2021-10-14/florida-black-farmers-medical-marijuana-license-ron-desantis After years of sitting on the sidelines as the state’s cannabis industry soared, Black farmers will soon be able to vie for a highly sought-after medical marijuana license. Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration on Thursday rolled out a process for Black farmers with ties to Florida to compete for a designated license to grow, process and dispense medical marijuana. Thu, 14 Oct 2021 18:38:43 GMT /news/2021-10-14/florida-black-farmers-medical-marijuana-license-ron-desantis Dara Kam / News Service of Florida