Currently, in the United States, there is no option for exporting cannabis. We do not have the ability to cross state lines due to Federal prohibition. 

This is a grey area that has not been defined. Our position is to consult with an attorney who has experience in the cannabis area and also exporting. Many businesses are producing and shipping "CBD" products, but some are derived from imported hemp and some are manufactured from licensed cannabis manufacturers. Without knowing what state you are producing in, how you are deriving your CBD and where you are wanting to export it to, I cannot give you an answer.

I am not aware of any formal exchange programs in existance. Many people who are interested in learning more about the industry will move to a state that has entry level positions available. If you have relevant experience, it doesn't necessarily have to be cannabis industry experience.  I also do not know what the added requirements would be for someone coming from another country.I would highly recommend attending a conference that offers some kind of "crash course" that covers all of the basics about the industry. 

Your best resource is to look at the existing regulations for the medical cannabis cultivators in Connecticut. Connecticut is a highly regulated medical market and I would expect similar stringent regulations to follow if they expand to an adult use(recreational) market. Because of these stringent regulations and zoning requirements, to my knowledge, all of the existing cultivators are operating indoors.

The legalization of recreational marijuana has definitely impacted the cannabis black market. New Frontier Data published a slide that indicated that ilicit sales have dropped to 33% of the overall cannabis market in Colorado, with Oregon at 39%, Washington at 51% and California at 71%. As these markets mature and state and local regulations are implemented in California, these numbers will continue to drop. Most people would prefer to buy their cannabis from a legal, reliable source.

I do think 21 is an appropriate age for using cannabis recreationally. For medical reasons, I believe cannabis can help people of all ages.

"What about the children?" is a common question I hear in states where some form of legalization has yet to occur. I'm a parent of 3, and I certainly understand the concern. The reports are already showing that in states where there is legalization, like Colorado, teen use is actually down. What many people don't think about is that there is already a cannabis (marijuana) market in their neighborhood - the black market. They don't check id's, they don't have their cannabis tested for potency or purity and they are extremely motivated to "up sell" to something far more addictive and expensive.
It is far better to legalize cannabis so we have control over who sells cannabis and we can put regulations in place to make certain that things like packaging, dosage, testing requirements and procedures for checking id's are in place.
Along with legalization comes education to the community. In Colorado, the industry took initiative to provide educational materials to the community. I have also heard ads on the radio and tv to encourage parents to talk to their children about cannabis. Kids won't be able to get cannabis from a dispensary. They will get it from a friend or take it from home. That is why educating the communities about safe use and safe storage are critical components of that education. Reference: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/colorado-s-teen-marijuana-usage-dips-after-legalization/

The question is difficult to answer without knowing what your business is and where you are located. In areas where there is a market presence, the answer is to present yourself and your business with the utmost professionalism. If you sell products, make certain they are represented in a true medical perspective. If you are in a place where there is no regulated cannabis industry, you have to be well-prepared with information to refute common misconceptions and continually reach out to the communities you are trying to serve.

Yes, but more so as a wellness product than those that have no health benefits or are detrimental to your health. It is common for cannabis(the scientific term rather than a derogatory term) to be compared to alcohol in the way it should be regulated, but as a product, cannabis has many health benefits, even if it is used recreationally.

The stated costs that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has posted for a grower/processor license is $10,000 for the application fee and $200,000 for the registration(if the license is selected). Also the applicant for a grower/processor permit shall provide an affidavit that the applicant has at least $2 million in capital, $500,000 of which must be on deposit with one or more financial institutions. For a dispensary, the application fee is $5,000 and a $30,000 registration fee. In addition, the applicant for a dispensary permit shall provide an affidavit that the applicant has at least $150,000 on deposit with one or more financial institutions.

In addition to these stated fees, an applicant should have capital to pay for attorneys, consultants, lobbyists, architects, possible acquisition costs for real estate and adding key role talent to the business, if needed.

The grower processor opportunities in Pennsylvania and Ohio will be limited in comparison to the Colorado market. Much of this has to do with the timing of the regulations. In Colorado, the medical marijuana law for patients was passed in 2000, however the business regulations didn’t begin until 2010. Therefore, there were many businesses in existence before the regulations were created. The regulations were framed around a (small) industry already in existence. In Pennsylvania and Ohio, the business regulations are being implemented in conjunction with the medical marijuana patient program.

The biggest difference begins with the limited licenses that will be allowed in those states. In Pennsylvania there will be 5 vertically integrated licenses, with an additional 20 cultivation and 20 processor licenses. For Ohio, those details are still pending. Colorado has not limited the number of licenses allowed in the state although many local municipalities have imposed their own limited licensing process or a complete ban or moratorium. Even before adult-use was legalized in Colorado, the medical marijuana program did not limit those licenses. In states where licenses have been limited, we have seen ten times the applicants for the amount of licenses available. This means the competition is fierce and only the most qualified groups will be selected.

Another limitation is the types of products allowed to be produced. In Pennsylvania, only oil, pills, topicals and tinctures will be allowed to be manufactured. In Ohio, will have a similar product offering and in addition, the raw flower will be allowed to be sold, although smoking is not allowed.

Finally, the window for applying for a license in PA and OH will be limited, so if you don’t submit your application on time, the opportunity is over. If you are not selected, you may not have another opportunity to apply for years to come. So it will be extremely important for you to have a robust application to submit or you won’t have any grower/processor opportunities to pursue.