5 Reasons Why You Need A Cannabis Cultivation Consultant

Grow Facility implemented and consulted by Existo Solutions

Hiring a cannabis cultivation consultant is a necessary investment for every grow operation. A lot of experimentation goes on behind the scenes to create a bounty of beautiful buds. In addition, managing an entire facility effectively and efficiently requires a lot of planning and preparation. Generic grow plans are widely available, but they won’t get your business very far. Every facility and operation offers its own unique challenges. This is where hands-on customization comes in. If you are deciding if you need a cultivation consultant, here are five things to consider.

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Existo Partners With Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency’s Social Equity Program

The Michigan State Capitol as viewed from within Downtown Lansing, with trees, plants, office buildings, and pedestrians and cars and a driver in the foreground, and a blue sky with clouds in the background.

There was a time not too long ago that possession, cultivation, and sale of marijuana was illegal. While many states have begun taking the steps to legalize marijuana, the effects of marijuana-related convictions continue to haunt communities disproportionately. As the legal marijuana industry continues to expand, the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency’s (MRA) Social Equity Program recognizes their moral obligation to help those who have been impacted. 

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How to Prepare for the Missouri Medical Marijuana Commencement Inspection

Missouri Medical Marijuana

The Missouri Medical Marijuana Commencement Inspection is one of the final steps to legally operating your business. Once your business has been issued a license to operate, you have one year to pass a Commencement Inspection by the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS). Failure to pass the Commencement Inspection during this timeframe may result in your license being revoked. 

After successful completion of the Commencement Inspection, your business is ready to legally operate in the state of Missouri. There are a lot of moving parts when it comes down to Commencement Inspection time for your facility. Most businesses have zoning and code enforcement rules they must comply with. In addition to these requirements, Medical Marijuana businesses face an additional set of rules and regulations to follow. 

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Existo & VIVOTEK Provide Security Solutions For Michigan Cannabis Cultivation Facility

Existo Solutions Cannabis Facility Security


Security for your cannabis facility plays a major role in cannabis business compliance in Michigan. The Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) has stringent requirements when it comes to security camera coverage and data storage at cannabis facilities. Access control, loss prevention, fire, and alarm systems are also part of the Michigan MRA Security Requirements. Cannabis compliance experts can implement a Security Plan at your facility to meet these requirements for licensing.

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