60% Of Cannabis Home Growers Are Women, Says Survey: A New Era In Marijuana Cultivation?
Home cultivation of recreational cannabis is permitted in more than 20 US states and the District of Columbia with at least six additional states allowing it exclusively for medical marijuana patients. This represents a significant cultural shift as more Americans embrace home growing as a mainstream activity.
According to a recent survey of 961 home growers conducted by Stripe Theory on behalf of I Love Growing Marijuana (ILGM) – a community-focused cannabis seed bank – 66% of respondents said they felt empowered to grow openly thanks to relaxed cannabis regulations. These findings reveal broader cultural trends in wellness, self-sufficiency and sustainability as well as reshaping the perception of cannabis cultivation.
The Rise Of A Diverse Home-Growing Community
Far from outdated stereotypes, today’s cannabis home growers represent a diverse and evolving demographic.
The survey revealed that 60% are women, a figure supported by other research showing that women are increasingly outpacing men in cannabis consumption. This shift highlights a growing alignment between cannabis culture and the broader wellness movement.
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