California small cannabis farmers face threats from severe weather and big corporations 

As many are celebrating marijuana’s unofficial holiday 4/20, some California cannabis farmers continue to face challenges from climate change to collapsing prices. NBC’s Aaron Gilchrist looks into why these small farmers are worried that “corporate kush” is poised to take over their livelihoods.

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30 Comments

  1. Michael Lamendola on September 21, 2023 at 6:55 am

    4:20… LoL.



  2. theyetirulrs on September 21, 2023 at 6:55 am

    If anyone knows the answer to my following questions I would love to hear them.
    First, do cannabis growers/retailers/distributors have to pay federal taxes?
    Second, if they are required to do so, are there any cannabis legalization efforts underway to legitimize them using this pathway?



  3. gbob99 on September 21, 2023 at 6:56 am

    Marijuana economics should be just like Zinnia economics



  4. sensorycircuits on September 21, 2023 at 7:00 am

    Thing about weed is that its differentiation components are really only THC & price. Alcohol has smell, taste, potency & price plus consumption can last an hour or more. Most pot smokers are ok after 1-2 bong rips which takes only a couple of minutes. The high lasts an hour or more, but the smell and taste portions are over in a blink. This makes it difficult to brand weed based on smell & taste, which is how craft cannabis is supposed to compete once the big booze & tobacco companies get into the game.



  5. dabndangle on September 21, 2023 at 7:02 am

    Bro outdoor bud just isn’t good. You can say whatever you want. Indoor weed is always better. Plants grown hydro have been the most potent I’ve ever seen.



  6. NDNPlumber on September 21, 2023 at 7:07 am

    Willow creek ca



  7. Romanov on September 21, 2023 at 7:07 am

    5.3 billion dollars and the farmers are hurting



  8. Johnny rhodes on September 21, 2023 at 7:08 am

    weather pest theives law then you count yours n,c law changing not fast enough



  9. Penny pinch Home finder on September 21, 2023 at 7:10 am

    It’s part of the business if u cant keep up find another buisness



  10. LonesomeElk on September 21, 2023 at 7:12 am

    Coincidentally, this video is 4:20 long.



  11. Sorta.Cinderella on September 21, 2023 at 7:15 am

    Four minute and 20 seconds video, ay? I see what ya did there. 😉



  12. Al Tv on September 21, 2023 at 7:16 am

    I hope most of all small farmers make it threw this man



  13. David Birch on September 21, 2023 at 7:19 am

    I hope they all get wiped out by the weather. Shame on all of you trying to normalize drug use!!!! Im sick of hearing all the whining stoners do. Grow up. Get a real job



  14. undrwatropium on September 21, 2023 at 7:30 am

    If marijuana was approved federally our politicians could steal it and use it for anything other than helping we the people



  15. Jrad on September 21, 2023 at 7:31 am

    Kush, it’s an interesting word. 🤔



  16. Ken Bott on September 21, 2023 at 7:31 am

    Small growers specialize and find you niche.



  17. Jason Parker on September 21, 2023 at 7:36 am

    I only buy from small farmer cultivated brands.



  18. Hamfists Man on September 21, 2023 at 7:36 am

    Since it’s been legal I haven’t noticed the price go down at all.



  19. Kathy Jensen on September 21, 2023 at 7:37 am

    No. Don’t say. We need weed 😮



  20. Larry Geran on September 21, 2023 at 7:37 am

    Who cares about the people in California! They knew this was coming and they’re stupid to have stayed and tried to grow through it



  21. 🎩 TALLY MAN 🎩 on September 21, 2023 at 7:37 am

    GOOD PEOPLE WHO SMOKE WEED SMELL LIKE A NASTY PIG FARM



  22. Califa Walden on September 21, 2023 at 7:40 am

    😂😂😂😂😂😂Part of the game . You take these chances when it’s not legal in the federal eye.😢😢😢😢



  23. 3bc on September 21, 2023 at 7:40 am

    Im confused,, can the cali farmers sell black market?



  24. Northern Kush Reviews on September 21, 2023 at 7:41 am


  25. GONE FISHING on September 21, 2023 at 7:43 am

    This is the day the government acts like they care and they look into stuff eat donuts ignore it for another year. Make legal already so these farms can get insurance.



  26. Oppressed Speaker of truth on September 21, 2023 at 7:44 am

    Government oversight and involvement guarantees failure



  27. Larry Geran on September 21, 2023 at 7:46 am

    The world cannot sustain all the handouts people expect! People have to realize the free ride is over



  28. FrenchBullDogDad on September 21, 2023 at 7:48 am

    People in comments smoke outdoor 😅



  29. sacareaPYRO on September 21, 2023 at 7:49 am

    there’s no fkn money in it intil it’s federally legalized



  30. FastJimmyC on September 21, 2023 at 7:50 am

    MSNBC CREEPS!!!