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Security on the Farm
In the states that have legalized the growing and cultivation of cannabis there will be strict regulation on how to
secure the farm. This will certain need high double-layer perimeter fencing, sometimes triple layer with razor wire
between the layers. Obviously on large farms this will be expensive but expected however what catches most
farmers out is the number and locations required for surveillance cameras. Several states require cameras are fitted
that cover an area of 20 meters both inside and outside the perimeter fencing. Some may require that these cameras
are monitored 24/7 but most just insist that the video is retained and stored securely for anything from 30 days to 1
year. Obviously storing that amount of HD video from so many cameras covering say an 80 meter area of
cultivation is going to be a problem. However, it not just security surveillance that is required as there will also need
to be guards that patrol and protect the farm and react to any alerts from the surveillance cameras. This is where
farms that can sustain all year continual cultivation and production benefit as they will typically be well manned
with workers throughout the year. Unfortunately those that have climates unsuitable for year round production will
need to secure their farms even during the non-productive times and that will require private security.