"Marijuana market takes a hit in California's Emerald Triangle" by The Sacramento Bee

http://www.sacbee.com/2012/05/05/4468347/marijuana-market-takes-a-hit-in.html

Can people still make a decent living by growing weed? Any comments?

p.s. I am a recently disbarred attorney in my late 20s. I am doing research, regarding whether I should get into the MMJ growing business. I have probably smoked weed five or six times all my life and I am living in the Bay area.

Just about every smoker I know is trying to grow to save money. People still by from dispensaries, but its slowing down, and many are dropping their prices to stay competitive. Its not really a surprise though. Lots of people for years have been saying, just wait until its legal and then pot prices are going to come down. Well it's quasi legal and sure enough, prices are dropping and products are getting even better.

I couldn't tell you if its worth growing. I only grow for myself and I haven't bought from a dispensary in over two years. However I'll tell you who is making a lot of cash and it's hydroponic stores.

i save about 10 grand a year by growing my own meds.. thats like making money to me..

oh ya, i would feel really bad if i had to buy it cause i smoke alot a penny saved is a penny.....

I know there are entire collectives up here in WA stocked with Cali greenhouse buds from last falls harvest...it's good bud but these people are trying to sell it as indoor..and at 280 an oz. They probably pay no more than 1500 a lb