Nebraska Cultivator Stuck by Zoning Battle | Omaha News

A Nebraska medical cannabis farmer, former state senator Kent Rogert, faces a crippling halt to his farm’s construction due to a zoning standoff with Washington County — which refuses to classify cannabis cultivation as agriculture, despite Rogert’s approved permit. Just days from planting, Rogert’s greenhouse, fencing, and security systems are under stop-work orders, threatening a 2027 patient medicine shortage. Frustrated by unresponsive officials and legal dead ends, Rogert’s turning to the Medical Cannabis Commission for help — a rare moment of support — but still demands clarity. He’s ready to comply with the law, but warns he may pursue legal action if the county doesn’t act fast. This case exposes the tangled regulatory hurdles for emerging medical industries — and the human cost when patients’ access hangs in the balance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0b3e73f0dacd590f