
Demand Grows For Marijuana Cultivation Courses In Illinois
More colleges are beginning to offer classes in growing and handling marijuana as demand for such skills from growers and dispensaries increases.
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More colleges are beginning to offer classes in growing and handling marijuana as demand for such skills from growers and dispensaries increases.
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