Pesticide drift poses a significant threat to cannabis farms, especially in areas near conventional agricultural fields. Wind, rain, and irrigation runoff can carry banned chemicals onto cannabis crops, potentially causing growers to fail regulatory tests despite adhering to organic practices. Even recycled water sources have been found to contain pesticide traces. These contamination risks underscore the need for buffer zones and increased monitoring. Growers in regions like California’s Emerald Triangle have faced crop losses due to drift from neighboring farms, highlighting how interconnected agricultural ecosystems are—and how crucial it is to establish stronger protections. Learn more about Pure Roots