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Get Involved with Green Appalachia
The legal cannabis movement in Virginia is still taking shape, and in rural areas, the need for education, advocacy, and community engagement is greater than ever. Green Appalachia is committed to connecting people with the resources, organizations, and opportunities they need to be part of this growing network.
Why Get Involved?
By joining the movement, you help ensure that rural Virginians have a voice in shaping cannabis policies, access to quality education, and a strong support network. Whether you’re a grower, an advocate, or simply someone who believes in fair and informed cannabis policy, your participation strengthens the rural Virginia legal cannabis community.
Ways to Get Involved
✅ Subscribe to Our Newsletter – Stay updated on cannabis laws, advocacy efforts, and community initiatives in the rural Virginia legal cannabis community.
✅ Attend Cannabis-Related Events – Engage with town halls, industry expos, and networking events focused on rural cannabis policies.
✅ Share Your Story – Submit personal experiences, opinion pieces, or research articles to be featured on our site and contribute to the broader conversation about cannabis in rural Virginia.
✅ Support Local Businesses – Promote and shop at cannabis-friendly businesses and farms that are vital to the rural Virginia legal cannabis community.
✅ Advocate for Change – Contact your representatives, sign petitions, and stay informed about policy updates affecting rural cannabis cultivation and distribution.
✅ Join a Growers Club or Advocacy Group – Connect with like-minded individuals working to improve the cannabis industry in rural Virginia.
Community Calendar: Stay Informed
📅 Green Appalachia Community Calendar – We strive to keep track of all legal cannabis-related events in the rural Virginia legal cannabis community. From public hearings to advocacy meetups, we compile events that matter to you.
📩 Have an event to share? Help us keep our community informed! Email our founder, Melanie Nuckols, at melanie@greenappalachia.com with details about any events or content you’d like to see featured.
Resources & Advocacy Groups
🔹 Virginia NORML – Stay informed on state cannabis laws and advocacy efforts.
🔹 Roanoke Growers Club – A community group for cannabis cultivators in Roanoke and surrounding rural areas, providing support, education, and networking opportunities.
🔹 Rockbridge Growers Club – A hub for cultivators to connect and share growing knowledge.
🔹 Cannabis Cultivators of Virginia – A statewide network supporting cannabis cultivators through education and advocacy.
🔹 Virginia Heirloom Cannabis Growers – Focused on preserving Virginia’s heirloom cannabis genetics and sustainable growing methods.
Green Appalachia is committed to supporting the growth and advocacy of the rural Virginia legal cannabis community. Join us today and be part of the change!
This network is in its infancy, but together, we can build a stronger, more connected cannabis community in rural Virginia. Stay tuned for updates, and if you know of an organization, event, or resource that should be featured here, reach out to us!