FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2016 file photo, Aaron Gonzalez removes a branch from a marijuana plant on grower Laura Costa's farm near Garberville, Calif. Marijuana is a crop just like beans and broccoli but while it was in the ground all the pot that was harvested this year didn't get the same level of scrutiny as traditional fruits and veggies. So how can the state ensure it's safe from the pesticides, molds and heavy metals other agricultural products are checked for? (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)
