The commonwealth's retail weed market could finally bubble up later this year. Democratic state lawmakers are aiming to begin legal recreational marijuana sales by Nov. 1 — and rolling up what could be hundreds of millions in annual revenue. But with maybe only 350 retail licenses available, small farms are worried they'll be smoked out. Our award-winning work is made possible with your support. Visit vpm.org/givenow to support local journalism. #virginia #weed #cannabis #farming #hemp #vpm #vpmnews #publicmedia #420