Cultivation sites are already growing weed

Six cultivators are already growing weed in the Bay State. That’s where officials say the seeds and clones needed to supply pot shops will come from. They are:

SIRA Naturals Inc., Milford: An indoor growing operation (10,001 – 20,000 sq. ft). Goal: “Preference for hiring” from “communities of disproportionate impact” in Milford area.

Cultivate Holdings Inc., Leicester: Indoor operation (5,001 – 10,000 sq. ft). Goal: Donate “a minimum” of 10 percent of net profits to local charities “once profitable.”

Alternative Therapies Group Inc., Amesbury: Indoor operation (30,001 – 40,000 sq. ft). Goal: Conduct food drives to benefit local food pantries.

New England Treatment Access, Franklin: Indoor operation (40,001 – 50,000 sq. ft). Goal: Partner with Roxbury Community College to develop a for-credit and paid internship program.

M3 Ventures Inc., Plymouth: Indoor growing. Goal: Veteran groups and local workforce development boards in Abington, Braintree, Brockton and Taunton will be sought for job applicants. Also, “ensure the representation of underrepresented and marginalized groups in its applicant pools.”

I.N.S.A. Inc., Easthampton: Indoor growing. Goal: Employment opportunities for Springfield residents. Plans to employ a Diversity Officer “to conduct diversity training.”