"Resilient Washington Marijuana Farms Bounce Back from Pesticide Concerns"

Several marijuana farms in Washington state are resuming operations after being halted due to concerns over pesticide contamination. State regulators had found unacceptable levels of chemicals related to DDT, a banned synthetic pesticide, in product testing. The affected growers, located in an area where DDT was heavily applied in the past, are now taking steps to keep the residual pesticide at bay and rebuild their brands with state financial support. Pesticide contamination in cannabis is a concern for regulators and consumers in legal pot states, as the plant is typically smoked or concentrated, intensifying pesticide levels in the final product.