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El Dorado County Wine Growers Upset Over Cannabis Grow's Green Light: "This Has To Be Revisited"
They understand marijuana is legal, but where it's being cultivated is causing concern – and a new cannabis application sparked outrage.
March 19, 2024
SOMERSET — El Dorado County wine growers are upset over the rising number of cannabis grows. They understand marijuana is legal, but where it's being cultivated is causing concern – and a new cannabis application sparked outrage.
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For a quarter of a century, Randy Rossi, has run Saluti Cellars, a Somerset winery and event venue. Rossi is part of what's called the Fairplay American Viticultural Area.
"You have to petition the federal government to recognize it," Rossi said. "You have to have certain characteristics in your soil. Climate, even cultural considerations, are given."
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