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Blazing a trail: Firelands Scientific fuels Ohio’s cannabis industry boom

It has been nearly nine months since the sale of marijuana became legal in the state of Ohio. On Friday, 3News got a behind-the-scenes look at one of the state’s unique cultivation centers, Firelands Scientific. "There's a whole backbone supporting this, and we are well over a hundred in the state of Ohio," said Sean Cifranic, Director of Operations at Firelands Scientific. The center’s campus spans 60,000 square feet in Huron. Cifranic said they are combining science and art to address the changing landscape of marijuana cultivation. “It’s not an easy bar to set, so cleanliness, standardized processes, and a strong understanding of critical control points are what will make or break a cultivator,” said Cifranic. The marijuana goes through three stages of production — vegetative, flowering and post-harvest — all before being packed up and hitting the shelves of Ohio stores. The once-stigmatized drug is now part of a larger conversation centered around people’s mental and physical health. “There are a lot of therapeutic benefits, and we believe it can really offer wellness. We want to be able to offer good access to that,” said Cifranic. Last year, Ohioans voted 57% in favor of adult-use marijuana, but it wasn’t until last week that the program went into effect, creating an impact on the state. Read more at https://www.wkyc.com/article/money/bu... At 3News, we’re here to share the stories that you say matter most to you. Share your ideas, thoughts, concerns and engage in conversations about the communities in which we all call home. Follow 3News on Social: Facebook:   / wkyc.channel3   Twitter:   / wkyc   Instagram:   / wkyc3   Visit our site: https://www.wkyc.com/ And be sure to download our app here: https://wkyc.com/app