HIGH STAKES: THE RISKS AND REWARDS OF LEGALIZING MARIJUANA
“New York has relaxed its prohibition on marijuana and is debating outright legalization. This exclusive NewsHouse reporting project investigates what that means for the state, its farms, colleges and businesses.”
CHALLENGES SLOW CANNABIS RESEARCH DESPITE RAPIDLY EXPANDING INDUSTRY
Federal and state laws complicate scientists' efforts to answer crucial questions about hemp and marijuana.
Republished via Democrat & Chronicle and other USA TODAY Network newspapers in New York, and on the front page of the Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin Sunday July 5, 2020
TOUR CORNELL’S RESEARCH FACILITY WHERE NEW YORK’S HEMP INDUSTRY TAKES ROOT
Scientists are busy breeding hemp varieties that could mean the difference between a bumper crop and a flop for the state's growing number of cannabis farmers.
Republished via Democrat & Chronicle and other USA TODAY Network newspapers in New York
RECOGNITION
Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts, 1st Place in Interactive Reality, “Tour NY's research facility where the hemp industry takes root” | 2021
SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards, National Finalist in Immersion Journalism, “Tour NY's research facility where the hemp industry takes root” | 2020
A HEMP HARVEST FESTIVAL BUZZES WITH FREEDOM IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK
The Harvest Festival & Freedom Fair celebrates a new era for hemp farmers by harvesting a mountain of weed.
Republished via Democrat & Chronicle and other USA TODAY Network newspapers in New York
