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A Tale of Two Farm Towns: How the Central Valley Is Torn Over Marijuana

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A lot is changing when it comes to marijuana in California. We've got the state trying to comprehensively regulate medical pot for the first time. Plus it looks likely we'll legalize recreational marijuana in November. So what does it all mean for the state's farm belt? Are cannabis fields going to replace almonds and tomatoes? Local leaders in struggling farm towns are trying to balance conservative values with the demand for new jobs.

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