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Are marijuana seeds legal and available online? [2023]
Are marijuana seeds illegal to ship in the United States? In 2022, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) quietly recognized cannabis seeds as legal in the United States. The DEA’s reasoning behind the affirmation was tied to the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized hemp, subsequently defining and separating it from the marijuana consumed as cannabis sativa…
Read More13 Best Dispensaries in Albuquerque and New Mexico State [2023]
To say that cannabis dispensaries in New Mexico are doing well would be a severe understatement. While New Mexico medicinal cannabis has been legal since 2007, cannabis for recreational use wasn’t legally sold until last year, beginning April 1, 2022. Since then, The Land of Enchantment has really embraced the use of the cannabis plant…
Read MoreFun Things to do in Albuquerque
Of all the unique activities and events in Albuquerque happening this spring, surely one of the most anticipated is CannaCon West. Held the weekend of May 19 and 20, CannaCon’s visit to the Land of Enchantment is one not to be missed. As the New Mexico cannabis market expands, CannaCon is an opportunity for anyone…
Read More15 terpenes in cannabis explained [Updated 2023]
As a cannabis enthusiast, you’re probably well-versed in the world of THC and CBD. But have you ever stopped to appreciate the incredible complexity of cannabis terpenes? These fragrant oils are responsible for each strain’s unique smell and taste, but they also have a range of physiological and therapeutic effects. Whether you’re looking to reduce…
Read MorePre-Rolls: Types and Technology
Pre-rolls have become a major buzzword in the world of cannabis, but they’re much more than just a hot topic. Pre-roll technology is becoming more and more refined and elevated, thanks to cannabis pioneers and dispensaries across the country. Through the push for cannabis accessibility, the number of unique pre-rolls on the market, including coated…
Read MoreWays to Celebrate 420 on April 20th and Beyond [Updated 2023]
A lot of us have a favorite number, and for a lot of cannabis lovers, that number is 420. It’s more than an easy slang abbreviation to refer to your doobage; it’s an actual date: April 20. Let’s take a brief look at the history of 420 and the best ways and how to celebrate…
Read MoreHistory of 420 and Predictions for the Cannabis Industry
Did you know the term “420” is in the Oxford English Dictionary? “People always asked where it came from, and none of the explanations were very good,” says Katherine Connor Martin, product director for Oxford Languages at Oxford University Press. “So it’s very pleasing that the record of the English language now records what seems…
Read MoreCannabis Strains for your Zodiac Sign
Cannabis Strains for your Zodiac Sign Do you believe in astrology? If you said no, you’re probably a Taurus. The truth is that there is no science to prove that astrology is anything more than just mere speculation — and yet a 2022 study showed that one in four Americans say they believe in it;…
Read MoreHit the Local Favorites in OKC
CannaCon South in 2023 isn’t going to just be OK — it’s going to be amazing! Held in Oklahoma City the weekend of March 31 to April 1, it will be a can’t-miss event for like-minded entrepreneurs to gather and move the cannabis industry forward. As far as OKC spring activities go, this one can’t…
Read More5 Reasons Why Your Dispensary Staff Should be Certified
5 Reasons Why Your Dispensary Staff Should be Certified Let’s face it, running a dispensary is not an easy job. You need to make sure your staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and, most importantly, adequately trained. A training program like Cannabis Career Academy’s Dispensary Agent Certification adds an extra layer of credibility to your business. Plus,…
Read MoreThe Future of Cannabis is Female
Gen Z women are the fastest-growing consumers of legal cannabis. In addition to Americans, Gen Z women and otherwise, consuming more cannabis, people are also buying more weed from women. Encouraged by an increasingly versatile legal landscape of female cannabis business owners and more women and weed-focused brands, you don’t have to look long to…
Read MoreRecreational Dispensaries are Opening in NYC!
Recreational dispensaries are finally opening in New York! Although the process is not moving as swiftly as it did in other parts of the United States, it’s moving forward in the Empire State. New York City dispensaries that are open now each hold a Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) License, which was awarded to businesses…
Read MoreCannabis In Other Countries: The Better and the Worse
Many are broadly aware of current cannabis news trends: When in the United States, the topic is typically about legalization and the trials involved with industry growth, and when in other countries, the news often covers a specific person who’s in trouble for testing positive or traveling with cannabis. A recent example of this was…
Read MoreBest Dispensaries in Oklahoma City, OK
When it comes to cannabis, the state of Oklahoma hasn’t quite lived up to its nickname of The Sooner State. As other states legalized its use throughout the 2010s and start of the 2020s, Oklahoma has taken its sweet time to see the benefits of cannabis and all the healing it can provide. Let’s take…
Read MoreIs cannabis legal in Oklahoma yet?
Cannabis in Oklahoma is still a market the rest of the country is keeping closely in their sights. Why? Because for the first time in U.S. history, Oklahoma voters will participate in a special election with only a cannabis measure on the ballot. This type of laser focus is drawing a lot of attention to…
Read MoreCan Visitors Buy Out-of-State Cannabis? [Updated 2023]
Countless polls and surveys have revealed the majority of Americans are in favor of cannabis legalization, however there are still four states were cannabis and CBD are fully illegal and many more with varying degrees legalization. Frequent and occasional travelers alike generally prefer to maintain their regular habits when they’re not at home. If cannabis…
Read MoreThings to Do in Biloxi
OK, let’s start here: If you want to sound like a local, “Biloxi” doesn’t rhyme with “proxy” — the correct pronunciation is “bill-LUX-zee.” One of the oldest communities in the country, Biloxi, Mississippi was the first French settlement in the Mississippi valley, established in 1699. Located on the Gulf of Mexico, Biloxi has always been…
Read MoreAttend a Cannabis Conference in Biloxi MS
There’s no better time than now to attend your first weed convention in Biloxi. Mississippi’s legal cannabis market is brand new and already booming. CannaCon’s Biloxi cannabis conference is sure to impress, educate and enlighten anyone interested in entering this fledgling market. Kicking off the year in Biloxi, Mississippi, CannaCon will be held from 10…
Read MoreA Cannabis Strain for Each Enneagram Type
We humans are a fascinating species. We come in various shapes, colors, beliefs and, according to the Enneagram Personality test, nine different distinct personality types too. If you know, you know. And if you don’t, read on and we’ll answer what is an Enneagram, explain the different Enneagram types and recommend some great cannabis strains…
Read MoreStart a Cannabis Business in Mississippi
Mississippi cannabis laws are officially updated: Medical cannabis sales are legal and as of January 2023, approved patients have access. According to Weedmaps, three dispensaries are open for business as of early January 2023. As an aspiring Mississippi cannabis entrepreneur interested in starting a cannabis business in Mississippi, read on to find out what you…
Read MoreThe New Mexico Cannabis Market is Blazing
The Land of Enchantment has a long history with cannabis. In fact, New Mexico was the first state to have a medical cannabis use law enacted — nearly 45 years ago! This law allowed for medical cannabis use, but only through a federally-approved research program. This innovative stance certainly paved the way for the legalization…
Read MoreCannabis Museums Display History and Educate the Masses
Cannabis and its effect on cultures worldwide are worthy of display, celebration and adoration. Throughout the world, hemp and weed museums are highlighting the positive history and prominence of the plant, while further educating the masses on the current turbulent state of weed in America over the last few decades. From the east coast to…
Read MoreAre slotting fees the future of the cannabis industry?
For years, grocery stores and retail outlets have maintained “slotting fees” as a means for brands to secure top-shelf spaces in their stores’ displays. Recently, the cannabis industry began following suit. This common retail strategy follows a “pay-to-play” model, where retailers charge upfront fees to get products on the most desirable displays. Although it’s a…
Read MoreWeed Gift Guide: More Christmas Gifts for Stoners 2022
It’s that time of year again! The holidays are upon us and many have already started shopping for those closest to us, or for whomever you picked in the office Secret Santa. We are here for it. This holiday season, show the cannabis consumer in your life that you care with one of these cool…
Read MoreDanksgiving Recipes to Elevate Your Holiday
The season of giving is here, and it’s time to start creating that ideal experience for the inevitable holiday congregation. We live in a beautiful time of weed legalization and acceptance in many states throughout the country, and with that comes the opportunity for a true Danksgiving feast! Check out some cannabis Thanksgiving recipes to…
Read MoreBest Cities for Weed Experiences
Out go the vineyards, in come the cannabis farm tours. 2022 is the year weed tourism truly arrived. From smoke centric ‘airbnb’ style offerings (hello Bud and Breakfast), to European coffee shops, canna-festivals and infused foodie getaways, this young market is booming — to the tune of $17 billion! So, where can you get away and…
Read MoreVermont Cannabis Laws to Ban Plastic Packaging
Recreational sales in Vermont began Oct. 1, and those first customers inside may have noticed something different from cannabis purchases in other states: Vermont cannabis laws require cannabis products to be sold in glass, metal or cardboard containers. In an industry where radical ideas present themselves every day, Vermont’s decision to ban plastic packaging is…
Read MoreStates Changing the Rules for Employee Drug Testing
Legalization has far reaching effects. An example that becomes more and more prevalent is how medical and recreational legalization connects to workplace drug testing. Policies vary by industry, ranging from solely testing after an incident to regularly scheduled sampling to pre-employment drug testing. States that have legalized must consider this aspect, and clear guidelines for…
Read MoreHigh Fashion for High People: Latest Cannabis Fashion & Accessories
Cannabis has infiltrated many industries in its years of legalization, from science to medicine, business, technology, events and even food. It was only a matter of time until the fashion industry started seeing green — and we are loving it. This widely growing subculture of high fashion for high people is increasing the exposure of…
Read MoreWhat is Bud for Blood?
Many in the cannabis community have shown a formidable dedication to social causes. From previous cannabis conviction expungements to compassionate cannabis donations to patients in need, when there is a social issue that needs support, we show up. The first-of-its-kind national blood shortage 2022 crisis is no different. Earlier this year The American Red Cross…
Read MoreBest Places for Stoners to Live: 5 Cannabis-Friendly Cities
Americans love cannabis. This is clear as cannabis friendly states make up nearly half of the United States. According to Politico, one in three Americans live where recreational marijuana is legal. This isn’t the only data pointing to America’s approval of cannabis – it appears marijuana legalization actually increases home prices. A new cannabis study…
Read MoreVirginia Preps for Legal Cannabis Sales
Hemp and the state of Virginia have a long history. From the beginning, nearly every arriving ship had marijuana seeds for Virginia on board. Jamestown records reflect the popularity of this crop, mainly due to its versatility around a working farm. In 1619, the order to grow hemp was announced there; it became as good…
Read MoreAre cannabis union formations on the rise?
Unions in the workplace is a trending topic in the news right now, and this does not exclude the cannabis industry. The last CannaCon post on this topic from late December 2020 covered the Cannabis Workers Union and others — a lot has happened since then. An August 2021 Gallup poll revealed support for labor…
Read MoreWhat to Expect at CannaCon Denver 2022
Colorado and cannabis are synonymous, as Colorado was one of the first states to legalize recreational marijuana. Being one of the biggest homes of cannabis culture, CannaCon is hosting its weed convention Denver this September 2022 at the Convention Center! Join the nation’s leading business-to-business cannabis conference and explore the Denver Colorado weed events network.…
Read MoreBrittney Griner and the Criminalization of Weed
Just a week before the widely publicized invasion of Ukraine, an American basketball player was detained in Russia for having vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage. Her name is Brittney Griner. Last week Brittney Griner was convicted on a charge of attempting to smuggle narcotics into Russia, based on two vape cartridges containing…
Read MoreWhat to Expect at CannaCon Chicago 2022
Chicago is a hotbed of the cannabis world. Its population rank as the third largest city in the nation makes it a lightning rod for exciting new companies, opportunities and the now-popular Chicago weed events. CannaCon Chicago cannabis conference is returning to the Donald E Stephens Convention Center this month to bring the business of…
Read MoreFour Cannabis Harvesting Tips
As we are approaching the prime season to harvest cannabis, we’re talking about cannabis harvesting tips and best practices. Requiring more than chopping the plant and trimming off the flower, cannabis harvesting has foundational techniques to ensure you get the most out of your grow — when and how to harvest buds and avoid poorly trimmed…
Read MoreIs the New Senate Cannabis Legalization Bill a Pipe Dream?
State legalization news breaks daily, however updates on national cannabis reform are not often in the headlines. After a solid amount of time in the doldrums, the federal bill to legalize weed — the Cannabis Administration & Opportunity Act (CAOA) — is making its way back into the forefront. Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), supported…
Read MoreBeginners Guide: How to Pick the Best Cannabis
With the many varieties of cannabis and cannabis products on the market, perusing a dispensary’s menu can be overwhelming. Whether you are shopping in person or online, we are here to answer the age-old question — what is the most potent weed? How do you choose the most potent marijuana? Which is better: shake vs…
Read MoreWhy are Cannabis Edibles So Popular?
Cannabis is big business. In the United States, the market value of the cannabis industry is projected to reach an annual $30 billion by 2025. And what area has seen the biggest growth as of late? Cannabis edibles. In the Western states of California, Colorado, Oregon, Nevada and Washington, edible sales jumped by more than…
Read MoreWeed Travels: Can You Bring Cannabis into a State or National Park?
Consuming cannabis in nature can be a heady experience that differs from indoor partaking. If your state has legalized it, private property is typically a safe place for smoking and vaping. Beyond the boundaries of a backyard, acreage or rooftop, many public spaces do not allow marijuana products. However, for those looking for weed travel…
Read MoreHow to Clean a Dab Rig
For the cannabis enthusiast who wants a consumption method that packs a punch, dab rigs are the common choice. For newbies, a rig can feel intimidating. But dab fans know they are easy to use and require little upkeep beyond regular cleaning. We are breaking down the basics of a dab rig, how to clean…
Read More5 Fun Things to Do While High at Home
Consuming cannabis at home with no agenda is perfection. But sometimes we want to be productive or creative. Sometimes we need to change things up and let loose. Are you looking for fun things to do while high but lacking high ideas? You found the right place! We’re all about getting stoned with these five…
Read MoreCommercial Cannabis Grinders for Consistent Flower
Many cannabis businesses find that the growing popularity of packaged marijuana products like pre-rolls, tinctures and vape oils requires a steady stream of commercially ground weed that is tough to supply without a big weed grinder. The market for “pre-processed” weed products, like vape cartridges, edibles and pre-ground flower that are ready to use, has…
Read MoreTop 7 Cannabis Social Networking Websites in 2022
Marijuana social media is on the rise as the cannabis industry continues to plant and extend its roots. Cannabis business social network platforms to share, collaborate and communicate with other like-minded weed-lovers have proven to be beneficial to business owners and consumers alike. Creating safe, niche environments for weed social networking helps to strengthen the…
Read MorePot Politeness: Stoner Rules in 2022
Every society has its unspoken rules of order, and the cannabis community is no different. Call it what you like: pot politeness, weed etiquette or stoner rules, any way it is labeled, there are means to ensure steady invitations to a circle of consumption. A refresher guide is always nice, and newbies can benefit too…
Read MoreHow to Store Cannabis Concentrates
There is a certain thrill to the cannabis selection process. A wide variety of strains, ingestion methods and associated accouterments provide endless combinations for cannabis consumers ranging from casual to serious. While the product is in the dispensary, budtenders and staff ensure best storage, but once it leaves the dispensary, keeping cannabis concentrates fresh and…
Read More5 Reasons Music Sounds So Good When High on Cannabis
Everything’s better stoned, but have you ever specifically wondered why listening to music while high is extra enjoyable? You aren’t alone. Surprisingly, there is a long history of heightened hearing when stoned. From cannabis cigarettes being sold in Jazz clubs during the 1920s to the unmistakable aroma at today’s concerts and musical festivals, listening to…
Read MoreHow to Cure a Weed Hangover
A lot of people use weed as an alternative to other social substances like alcohol, but if they were all hoping to avoid hangovers, some are in for a rude awakening… and morning… and maybe afternoon. As we continue to learn more about the benefits of marijuana, certain downsides are also becoming clear, like weed…
Read MoreStatus of Medical Programs with Continued Recreational Legalization
Most U.S. states that have completely legalized cannabis first began with a medical marijuana program. As more territories pass recreational or adult-use into law, medical programs continue to be updated including laws pertaining to medical marijuana dispensaries. Find below the most current news pertaining to medical cannabis in states with legalized recreational use. Arizona The…
Read MoreLegislature considers regulating marijuana growing water
Most experienced cultivators can tell how much water indoor cannabis plants need, while first-timers wonder things like “Does growing marijuana use a lot of water?” In some areas, growers have to deal with high costs that come with local water scarcity. Water rights can be a fraught topic, intersecting with federal policies and pitting commercial…
Read MoreTips for Your First Time Smoking Weed
Are you interested in experiencing the renowned effects of marijuana, but aren’t sure where to begin? Everyone starts somewhere, and your first time doesn’t have to be intimidating. Here we are going to break down some of the best tips and tricks for smoking weed for the first time, how to smoke a joint, the…
Read MoreCOA NFT WTF?!
Headlines these days tend to sound like alphabet soup, especially within the cannabis and tech industries. CBD NFT COA, oh my! You may have heard what these acronyms mean, but how are they related? The definition of NFTs can be broken down simply: a typical fungible good can be exchanged in a trade for other…
Read MoreCannabis and the Music Industry
The legalization of cannabis is spreading across the country — recently, New York, Virginia and New Mexico have all passed marijuana reform bills. Currently, 17 states plus D.C. have legalized cannabis for adult use. As cannabis becomes more mainstream, more poeple are embracing getting high as an alternative to opioids. Interestingly, a recent study published…
Read MoreNew Jersey Cannabis Legalization Has Never Been Closer!
Recreational cannabis in New Jersey is so close one can almost smell it. Per Governor Phil Murphy: the state is “within weeks” of sales to adult use consumers beyond medical patients. As of today, however, the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) has not approved recreational sales for any of the state’s 23 operational medical…
Read MoreCannaCon Coming to a City Near You
Are you ready to expand your cannabis business in this fast-paced industry? Attend a cannabis expo! Topping the list of the nation’s leading business-to-business cannabis conferences in 2022 is CannaCon. Our goal is grow the cannabis industry by educating cannabis businesses owners on all things that relate to cannabis and CBD. We are the best…
Read MoreA Cannabis Glossary for Your Next Smoke Sesh
Ever wonder where all of the strange and creative marijuana terminology comes from? As you light up during your next smoke sesh, ponder the myriad names associated with that pungent dried flower in your hand. You’ve smoked weed, greens, pot and marijuana — but have you smoked cheeba? Is cheeba even referring to cannabis? According…
Read MoreChanging Legislation May Allow VA Doctors to Prescribe Cannabis
Medical cannabis is the source of relief for a myriad of ailments for millions of people, and veterans are no exception. A conflict well known to the military community lies within its ties to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which is a department of the federal government charged with providing healthcare services to…
Read MoreRecreational Cannabis is Legal in Montana
Is marijuana legal in Montana? In Big Sky Country, big changes to cannabis are paying off. Montana legalized adult-use cannabis in 2020 via a voter-approved initiative. Then in 2021 the state’s legislature crafted a regulatory bill, which lead to the Jan. 1, 2022 opening of sales and dispensaries to anyone 21 or older. Combined sales…
Read MoreIs the Cannabis SAFE Banking Act Already Cashed?
For those keeping track of the winding path taken by the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act legislation (a.k.a. the marijuana banking bill), we’ve got the latest information. The SAFE Act, which seeks to protect banks and other financial institutions that serve cannabis companies from federal money laundering charges, was removed from the National…
Read MoreRaw Cannabis Odor No Longer Cause for Vehicle Searches, Warrants
The odor of cannabis from a vehicle, dwelling or person has historically landed pot smokers in serious hot water. Due to long-standing search warrant criteria for cannabis, law enforcement officers have relied upon the smell of marijuana as probable cause for searching and often arresting citizens — even when the cannabis was in raw, unburnt…
Read MoreOregon State of Emergency Over Illegal Cannabis Grow
Sometimes the best way to hide is in plain sight, however, hemp farmers in Oregon who are also illegally growing cannabis may have to find another avenue of concealment. According to The Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, as well as other sources within the state, over half of hemp fields…
Read MoreDeductible Cannabis Business Expenses by State
A new year means a new round of The Tax Man Cometh. To those who are seasoned in this aspect of the cannabis industry, here is the latest published information. Those who are new to the industry, welcome and buckle up! The list of tax-deductible cannabis business expenses is much more prohibitive than not and…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Cannabis Vending Machines
Ah, vending machines. Throughout our childhoods, they’ve provided us with soda pop and chocolate, crunchy granola bars and potato chips. Nowadays, the good old, rickety, loud vending machine has transformed into a stand-alone consumerist vessel of the future. We can buy things like iPhones, underwear and extremely fancy champagne in vending machines. As of 2020,…
Read MoreRegulations on Cannabis Advertising by State [A – M]
Looking for concise information about recreational cannabis advertising regulations and laws in a state-by-state format? Here is part one of a two-part series about advertising cannabis strains and cannabis in general, in alphabetical order. Alabama: currently no recreational cannabis advertising regulations in place. Alaska: pending finalized regulations. Arizona: currently no advertising regulations in place. Arkansas:…
Read MoreThe Latest in Agritourism: U-Pick Hemp
If you’ve ever wanted to pick your own hemp field, now is the time! “U-Pick” activities abound during Autumn when folks venture to their nearest farmlands to participate in harvesting apples and pumpkins and milling their way through complex corn mazes. This year, the newest addition to the U-Pick fall frenzy is, in fact, industrial…
Read MoreFederal Agency Moves to Acknowledge Medicinal Cannabis for Mental Health and Substance
There is a change to how the effects of cannabis on mental health are being defined. This past summer, the State Department issued a statement warning mental health and substance abuse grant applicants and recipients that they are still at risk of losing funding after the federal oversight and funding agency, Substance Abuse and Mental…
Read MoreCompassionate Cannabis is Back in California, Finally.
Compassionate care programs flourished for decades in the historically green state of California, but recreational use laws enacted in 2016 all but buried the long standing tradition. Thankfully activists and a few legislators rallied long enough to pass another version of compassionate care in California, Senate Bill 34, in late 2019. This post explores the…
Read MoreMeet 3 Women Surviving and Thriving in the CBD Industry
Women of all kinds are calling upon CBD for hope and healing, and for some, CBD offers a path toward entrepreneurship. Despite being designed, marketed and branded nearly solely to women, there’s an alarming lack of data found on women-owned CBD businesses. However, with CBD estimated to reach $3.5 billion in sales in 2021, women…
Read MoreJim Belushi Takes the Stage at CannaCon OKC
Jim Belushi is so much more than just a comedian and actor. He is also a strong supporter of the cannabis industry and has recently embraced the industry even further with his own cannabis business. Now, he is combining his love for the cannabis industry with his experience in entertainment through his new show, Growing…
Read MoreDrug Possession in Washington is a Crime…Again
It’s been a long, confusing ride for drug decriminalization in Washington state. And that’s just in 2021! Beginning in February the Washington State Supreme Court made a landmark 5-4 ruling declaring that the state’s current drug laws were unconstitutional, which meant that law enforcement officers would no longer arrest or prosecute strictly for simple drug…
Read MoreOrganic Standards Progress Report
In 2020, we reported on states that were establishing organic standards for cannabis production. These cannabis standards help ensure clean, tested cannabis and can also help mitigate the risks that come with a growing (and sometimes unregulated) cannabis production industry. The standards are still not widespread, but the movement is growing. While states like Washington…
Read MoreThree Secrets that Every Commercial Grower Should Know
1) Don’t Be Fooled: High Wattage Lighting We have all seen advertisements from LED Lighting Manufacturers boasting about their high wattage fixtures or high light output fixtures. They advise growers to hang the light further away to “increase the canopy area” and get the job done with fewer fixtures. These recommendations are reflective of an…
Read MoreCannaCon is Coming to Chicago … Here’s What to Know!
Chicago is beautiful in the summer – to stroll along the Lakefront Trail while chowing down on a delicious Italian beef sandwich is one of many divine experiences. Located in a cannabis-friendly state, Chicago residents and visitors alike can always discover something new in this vibrant place. This year, there is even more reason to…
Read MoreNevada Consumption Lounges are Coming!
Nevada has been working toward better cannabis consumption opportunities for both residents and visitors. In a state that currently enjoys revenue from both major tourism as well as cannabis sources, there are very few safe and legal options for tourists to consume cannabis. This is a major negative draw to the tourism and cannabis industries…
Read MoreColorado is Issuing New Cannabis Licenses
For those looking to break into the market with a new Colorado cannabis license, Denver is welcoming entrepreneurs for the first time since 2016. Recently, city officials from the Department of Excise and Licenses announced the acceptance of licenses for new cannabis businesses. New applicants will still be required to follow all proximity restrictions, which…
Read MoreCannabis is Now Legal in Connecticut!
As of July 1st, cannabis is legal in Connecticut. This is a change in the Connecticut cannabis law that previously decriminalized cannabis use and means that adults can begin consuming legal cannabis in Connecticut in the coming years. It has been a long road for the state, but the recent change in the law was…
Read MoreThe CCC Has Launched an Online Marijuana Catalog
Identifying legal marijuana has become a whole lot simpler in Massachusetts thanks to the cannabis catalog. Learn more about the marijuana catalog. Massachusetts has taken a proactive stance when it comes to managing legal marijuana identification in the state. The first of its kind in the country, the Cannabis Control Commission launched its cannabis catalog…
Read MoreThese strategies will get more customers to your dispensary
By Deanna deBara You want to get as many new customers into your dispensary as possible. But with the cannabis retail space becoming more competitive every day, you can’t just expect a flood of new customers to rush in the second you open your doors. You need the right marketing strategy to break through the…
Read MoreCannaCon Detroit. See You There, Motor City!
There’s long been a rivalry to become the first at anything between midwest states and Michigan has come a long way since becoming the first state in the Midwest to legalize recreational, adult-use cannabis. At CannaCon, we are proud to have provided the first landmark Detroit cannabis convention back in 2018, followed by an even…
Read MoreCannabis Educational Opportunities Abound
Ivy League institutions like Harvard and UC Berkeley have been doing research and offering classes on cannabis since 2016, twenty years after California became the first state in the United States to legalize medical cannabis. It was then that UC Berkeley, famous for being progressive in its politics offered a first-of-its-kind, Cannabis and Journalism, course…
Read MorePet Cannabis Laws
Pets are an important part of many lives. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association from 2018, 38.4% of households have one dog or more, and 25.4% have at least one cat. Not including other types of animals, the amount of canine and feline caretakers amounts to over 80 million households. Cannabis also plays a…
Read More4 Crucial Factors in Maximizing Pre-Roll Production
At Kung Tech, we work exclusively with companies that produce pre-rolls, which stands to reason: we make pre-roll machines and other equipment which supports that business. The major driver of our success is understanding what goes into building a thriving pre-roll business, and then working to deliver solutions that overcome the obstacles standing in our…
Read MoreUpdates on Cannabis Legalization in New York
Effective March 31, 2021, Governor Andrew Cuomo legalized adult-use of cannabis, and provided for the licensure of producers, distributors and retailers of marijuana throughout the Empire State. Under this New York legalization, the legislature has established the New York State Cannabis Control Board under the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, and authorized this Board to…
Read MoreNew Marijuana Banking Bill: What’s Included and What’s Missing
The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act (a marijuana banking act) has been reintroduced to the House by Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO); this bill protects financial institutions that service state-legal marijuana businesses from being penalized by federal regulators. Previously, the bill had cleared the House but did not advance in the Republican-controlled Senate. There…
Read MoreMarijuana Moves: Jay-Z and Minority-Owned Cannabis Businesses
Celebs are cashing in on the cannabis industry. It’s not just multi-platinum rapper, entrepreneur and the newly appointed Chief Visionary Officer of The Parent Company Holdings, Sean “Jay-Z” Carter, either. Jay-Z and cannabis are now a thing with his new minority-owned cannabis company. Even Rhi-Rhi, an avid consumer of all things cannabis, joined friend and…
Read MoreWill Kentucky (Finally) Legalize Cannabis?
Both medical and recreational cannabis are illegal in Kentucky but times may be changing for this southern state. In early 2020, House Bill 136 passed 65 to 30; this bill marked the first occasion in which a medical marijuana bill had been taken up by the full House. Proposed in the Kentucky cannabis laws bill…
Read MoreCould Cannabis Be an Option for COVID Treatment?
Cannabis is in constant study within the scientific community and the medical field. Its abilities to help physical and mental ailments are pondered each day. As COVID-19 began its destructive path across the world, some researchers wondered if a cannabis COVID treatment was a viable option. Here are some of the findings on cannabis and…
Read MoreInterview With the Cannabis Coach
The Cannabis Coach is a Tik Tok influencer and life coach who is able to help people in many areas of life. We sat down with him to talk about Tik Tok, cannabis, parenting, mental health and more! What was your inspiration behind becoming The Cannabis Coach and a Tik Tok influencer? When I first…
Read MoreLuxury Cannabis Products
Pot is no longer something associated solely with “stoners”. It is mainstream now. Celebrities and athletes are no longer just partaking, they are making it their business. With the stigma associated with marijuana and cannabis ever decreasing, and the media coverage of products that contain CBD ever increasing, along with the potential for the cannabis…
Read MoreA New Administration Could Mean New Attitudes Towards Cannabis
Americans have come a long way since the introduction of the Controlled Substances Act of 1970. Created as a drug scheduling system ranging from one to five, with Schedule 1 as the worst of the mind-altering substances. Deemed to have “no medical value” coupled with a “high potential for abuse”, the plant once prescribed to…
Read MoreIs Clubhouse the Social Networking Trend We’ve Been Waiting For?
It’s interesting. It’s exciting. It’s something new and a welcome reprieve from the Covid-19 coop in the form of human connection. And, the beauty of it all? You can attend in your sweatpants or pajamas! Yes, we are talking about Clubhouse, a drop-in audio-only chat app by Alpha Exploration Co that is making serious noise…
Read MoreA Look at Cannabis Packaging Regulations Across States
Legalization is a hard-won victory for many advocates, volunteers and organizations. Once cannabis is legally allowed, whether medical only or also recreational, other challenges are then presented. One example is how each individual state government chooses to regulate packaging and labeling. The state requirements for cannabis packaging that are passed into law must be complied…
Read MoreCannabis and the Cosmetic Industry
Every day a new beauty trend is flooding social media or a new cosmetic product is being hyped-up, which isn’t surprising since the global beauty industry is a $532 billion business. The United States is the biggest market and holds about 20% of the share, or about $106.4 billion. Even though the majority of consumers…
Read MoreChoosing the Right Seed and the Importance of Genetics
Since 2005, Crop King Seeds has been perfecting the genetics of cannabis plants for medical and commercial growers seeking maximum results in their harvest. There are a plethora of variables to consider when shopping for cannabis seeds, but today we’re going to focus on how to choose the proper seeds for you while considering their…
Read MoreCannabis-Friendly Lodging, Traveling and COVID-19
Travel is still impacted by the COVID-19 virus and it can’t hurt to do a little daydreaming about what we’ll all do once this is all over, right? Those who’ve felt cooped up due to social-distancing and safer-at-home orders will surely be looking to get out into the world again and travel again! If that’s…
Read MoreCelebrities & Athletes in Cannabis
With legalization sweeping the nation, cannabis no longer carries the stigma that it once did and is now finally being recognized for the wondrous plant that it is. Touting both medicinal and therapeutic qualities, an ever-increasing population is turning to cannabis and cannabis-related products over traditional Western medicine to soothe what ails them. No longer…
Read MoreWine Country of Weed — Can California Cannabis Farms Replicate the Vineyard Model?
Visitors entering fellow pro-cannabis state of Colorado as cannabis travelers, “spent more and stayed longer in cannabis tourism destinations”, said California Cannabis Tourism Association (CCTA) Founder & Executive Director, Brian Applegarth, in a recent online event discussing the future of cannabis tourism in California. The seemingly older and smarter sister state further showed the potential…
Read MoreUnions in the Cannabis Industry
Labor unions are active in many areas of the country and extend to various trades and markets. In 2019, the percentage of wage and salary workers who were members of unions was 10.3%. Many Americans have strong opinions of unions, and state laws determine their existence and procedures. The cannabis market is no exception, and…
Read MoreCannabis Community Torn Over Amended MORE Act
In a historic vote on Friday, December 4th, 2020, the US House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 3884, 228 to 164. Otherwise known as The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act, or the MORE Act, this historic bill was written to deschedule and decriminalize cannabis in the USA, provide for expungement of federal cannabis…
Read MorePurpose-Driven Cannabis + Vetted Brands You Can Support
Though surely on the rise since the tech and start-up world took over Silicon Valley and other major cities like SF, Santa Monica and NY, purpose-driven businesses are nothing new. Some say that with the rise of the information economy, which drove massive economic and social growth across the globe, a more purpose-driven roadmap for…
Read MoreThe Differences Between Weed Flower and Concentrate
Cannabis grew in popularity originally through smoking, and through the years various methods of smoking weed flower have made their appearance, it can be rolled into a joint or smoked in a pipe, a bong or a vape. Weed flower can also be baked into edibles. The variety of concentrates available today presents a whole…
Read MoreMost Common Ways To Consume Marijuana
There are numerous ways to consume cannabis. As more and more people understand the importance of Marijuana, people find easier ways for consumption, like to make them edibles, topical solutions, THC oils, and many more. Every method of consumption has its advantages – depending on your reason to consume. Before consumption, you should know about…
Read MoreWomen in Weed: Breaking the Grass Ceiling or Business as Usual?
It’s been a wild ride in regulated cannabis these past few years. Who’s surprisingly close to the front of the pack in such an exciting and transgressive market, you ask? Women. Women in the cannabis industry have a big impact on legal weed markets. According to a July 2019 Marijuana Business Daily (MJ Biz Daily)…
Read MoreRecreational Dispensaries Open for Business in Maine
After long, long last, residents of Maine may partake in recreational adult-use cannabis because of the change to Maine cannabis laws. Nearly four years after voters approved legalization, the state officially launched retail sales on Oct. 9, 2020. As of now, five retail stores, five cultivation facilities, one testing lab and one manufacturing facility have…
Read More12 Questions with Cannabis Advocate and Social Media Influencer The Mommy Jane
The Mommy Jane is a cannabis advocate and influencer helping smash the stigma of moms and marijuana. Check out this exclusive Q&A! 1. How did The Mommy Jane start? I was a mother completely wrapped up in wine culture. I was drinking every night (and some days), abusing prescription drugs that were (and weren’t) mine.…
Read MoreCannabis Election Update 2020
News of cannabis legalization and monumental changes are imminent in the United States after the presidential election which was finalized over the weekend, including groundbreaking US cannabis legalization measures in several states. When the new laws go into effect, one-third of this country’s population will reside where some form of cannabis is legal. Here is…
Read MoreUPDATE: What Happened with the Federal Legalization Bill?
Something huge for the cannabis industry was planned to happen in September 2020: The U.S. House of Representatives planned to vote on HR 3884, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act. The goal behind this proposed federal marijuana legalization legislation is to remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, ratify criminal and social justice…
Read MoreMskindness Ramirez: Cannabis Author and Advocate
The legal cannabis industry is filled with exciting professionals and women in plant medicine from all sectors. One such person is a master educator, industry veteran, children’s book author and accidental cannabis advocate, Mskindness Ramirez, M.Ed. We sat down with Mskindness Ramirez, the executive director for Club Kindness, Inc., a non-profit organization created to support…
Read MoreIs cannabis the answer to the pandemic financial devastation?
The concept of nationwide legalization of recreational cannabis as a method of economic recovery in a post-pandemic world may sound a bit outlandish, but a strong precedent exists. Nearly 100 years ago, the repeal of Prohibition provided tax revenue and employment generation, which helped lift the United States out of The Great Depression. How cannabis…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening in Cali?
The relationship between California and cannabis has always been in the spotlight. Today, the attention is multifaceted, as several newsworthy elements are happening. Continue reading for recent California cannabis industry highlights involving a U.S. subpoena of California marijuana documents, the DEA, unseen dangers of wildfires and state government promotional campaigns. California Cannabis DEA Rulings According…
Read MoreA Closer Look at Michigan Designated Consumption
For three months now, the Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) of Michigan has had in place effective emergency rules for the state’s adult-use marijuana program. In use until January 2021, this period is for the MRA to draft formal rules for the program. One of the emergency rules which has received much attention is the creation…
Read MoreAvoiding the Dangers of Mystery CBD through Vertical Supply
Soil through Retail Sale, That’s our testing doctrine here at Schools & Tools. ALL of our Hemp is grown at Sonnen Farms in Aurora, OR – where the soil is certified organic and free of both heavy metals and pesticides. Because of this, we know what’s in our plants, and we know what’s in each…
Read MoreMother Indica: Fighting Misinformation and Educating Moms on CBD and Cannabis Since 2015
Shot by: Brianna Gardener @briannagardener You’re in for a real treat with this honest and open Mother Indica Q&A! If you’re as interested in how the dark days of postpartum depression helped to launch a popular Instagram page, website, cannabis education platform and lifestyle brand, keep reading! Many personalities have hit the cannabis influencer scene…
Read MoreTesting Cannabinoids
As with all things that quickly rise to popularity, the risk of knockoff cannabis providers has also quickly risen. To ensure you are getting the highest quality cannabis and CBD, it is essential to ensure you purchase from trusted sources. These sources should provide you with a third-party cannabinoid profile testing certificate of analysis and…
Read MoreOklahoma Boom! The Sooner State Spin On Cannabis
The state of Oklahoma has proven to be fertile grounds for the thriving cannabis industry. Medical marijuana was legalized June 2018 via a ballot referendum, and in a short time, the Oklahoma marijuana market truly became a Boomers Paradise. Learning from other states as well as diverging from some standard practices in the United States…
Read MoreGuidelines to Essential Supplies for a Successful Marijuana Dispensary
An important part of doing business as a dispensary is finding a great supplier of ancillary products. LuvBuds has become a leading wholesale head shop supplier because of our great prices, wide selection, and excellent customer service. To place an order you have a variety of options from ordering through our website, to sending an…
Read MoreFDA Submits Cannabis Policy to the White House
The FDA released draft guidance July 21 for clinical research connected to developing cannabis and cannabis-derived drug products. The draft describes the agency’s “current thinking” on multiple matters pertaining to the science of developing drugs containing cannabis and hemp-derived compounds. These draft guidelines aim to help companies partake in better access to the regulated hemp…
Read MoreCan Cannabis Assist Native Americans In Self Sovereignty
With the passing of the 2014 Farm Bill also came the passing of decades-long restrictions on hemp cultivation. Finally, Americans were allowed to grow hemp in the United States. With the bill’s passing came a surprising opportunity for Native Americans to ensure that their community retains equity in the Green Rush that is legalized, regulated…
Read MoreThe Pot Brothers Go Virtual & Remind Us of The Gift Of Silence When Dealing with Law Enforcement
We’re super excited to chat more with Marc D. Wasserman, Esq., half of the dynamic law duo known as “The Pot Brothers” and recent seminar speaker at CannaCon’s first virtual conference, held in response to the global pandemic, COVID-19. Marc explains what it’s like as “two old, white, Jewish men” lawyers and activists in the…
Read MoreThe Virtual CannaCon Experience — Is the future virtual?
CannaCon held its first-ever virtual cannabis expo last week — Virtual CannaCon. As an answer to the pandemic, the virtual trade show brought together cannabis exhibitors and industry leaders on a virtual platform to educate and assist entrepreneurs entering the cannabis industry. Virtual CannaCon featured about 100 exhibitors from across the country. Through the use of…
Read MoreAbuse of Power in Cannabis
Some say that there’s another epidemic co-occurring alongside COVID-19: the abuse of power in cannabis. Commonly used in legal terms, Abuse of Power can also describe official misconduct in the growing, yet still highly puzzling, legal(ish) cannabis market. Despite some form of medicinal or recreational legalization in 33 U.S. States, four U.S. territories and the…
Read MoreTop Newsworthy Cannabis Legislation
If your focus has drifted away from what is newsworthy in the world of cannabis legislation, you are not alone. Despite a worldwide pandemic, things are moving along when it comes to laws by state for cannabis. Below is a year-to-date review of top moments in the legalization of cannabis. January At the start of…
Read MoreCan Recent Uprisings Help Shift Conversations about Social Equity in Cannabis?
Unheard of concepts prior to legalization, conversations about social equity in cannabis may get a boost in the wake of recent racial-justice uprisings. Words like privilege, injustice and ‘Black Lives Matter’ are on newspapers, screens and tongues everywhere. Conversations about race and racial injustice are being had by the many and some wonder how we…
Read MoreSave Money and Time, Increase Quality: An intelligently designed extraction process is the answer for today’s extraction business
There are a few different technologies to extract your hemp or cannabis, and a multitude of ways to set up each process. It can get overwhelming fast. With a multitude of companies seeming to care only about the sale, and not about providing a solution for customer needs, it is incredibly important to do your…
Read MoreStatus of Vape Bans Across the U.S.
Since the introduction of electronic cigarettes, or vape devices, to the United States in 2007, massive attention has been paid to its corresponding advancements, markets and impacts. Classifications were established on the federal level, and then most individual states moved to enact or are working to enact vape legislation. Below is the current information regarding…
Read MoreOklahoma’s Regulated Cannabis Market is on Fire
Oklahoma Sets a Record for Regulated Cannabis Sales in April and Beyond. Oklahoma’s Messy Relationship with Cannabis Like other states in the United States, and dating back to Prohibition, Oklahoma has had a messy relationship with cannabis. During the early thirties, Oklahoma state legislators outlawed cannabis Sativa use for any reason, thus criminalizing the possession…
Read MoreHemp and Nicotine: What You Need to Know
Hemp and nicotine: consider the following when you contemplate the best choice for your situation. The cannabis industry has long been a pioneer in the medical field and CV Sciences Inc.’s recent patent approval furthers that tradition. The hemp based product helps stave off nicotine cravings to combat smokeless tobacco addiction. The product helps put…
Read MoreCultivators & Distributors all need CVaults
Hey, CannaCon fans! All of us here at FreshStor were looking forward to meeting you and getting the chance to introduce our amazing CVault storage containers! But then, suddenly — the world changed. And we’re unsure when we’ll have another opportunity to meet face-to-face and put our beautiful product directly into your hands. Major bummer.…
Read MoreCelebrating Charlotte: The Life & Legacy of One of Medicinal Cannabis’ Youngest Activists
Charlotte Figi: CBD and Dravet Syndrome It’s difficult to talk about cannabis legalization without first discussing the importance of CBD legislation as the catalyst. It’s even harder to discuss the significance of CBD without hearing her name. Charlotte Figi, that is. The little girl with the massive heart and even bigger eyes that inspired the…
Read MoreFederal Loans for Hemp Businesses
Upon the federal legalization of hemp in 2018, it became categorized as an agricultural commodity parallel to other crops such as cotton, corn, and wheat. Since then, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has worked to align a range of services and programs with those growing hemp. In 2019, USDA announced hemp producers working under…
Read MoreProper packaging and labeling are a critical part of any cannabis business
Proper packaging and labeling are a critical part of any cannabis business, each state with its regulations and guidelines. Check out the downloadable documents for each state’s requirements. As the industry grows, there are more product brands on the market competing to outsell one another. Proper packaging and labeling will help ensure that your product…
Read MoreOrganic Standards for Cannabis Production
An upcoming movement within the cannabis industry is customer demand for organically grown products. Some states are pushing organic standards for cannabis production, as national recognition by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently out of the question due to federal regulations around the cultivation and use of the plant. It is important to…
Read MoreCannabis Event Spaces Pivot to Virtual Post-COVID
There seems to be a heightened level of social, cultural, and legal importance pertaining to the once criminalized plant, cannabis. Some say that designating cannabis as an “essential” business the likes of a pharmacy or grocery store was a massive victory for cannabis and can surely usher in federal legalization in the US. As it…
Read MoreYour Cannabis Business Strategies for Success
The cannabis industry has felt the spotlight in recent years and the conversation around this plant during the COVID-19 pandemic has only intensified. The telling surge in sales along with cities like San Francisco and New York declaring cannabis businesses as essential has further established and solidified the validity of this burgeoning industry. As there…
Read MoreWhy Vaping Wins
The Evolution of vaping – In the past 7 years the weed vaping market has changed considerably. For strong performance you were pretty much stuck with a desktop unit. From Storz and Bickel’s Volcano, 7th Floor’s SSV & Da Buddha, or Arizer’s Extreme Q. All varying wildly in price and performance. The portable market was…
Read MoreAutomating Cannabis for the Future
Whether they are retrofitting or have the ability to build to spec, growers are automating cannabis irrigation systems that are accurate, cost-effective, and time-saving. Good Meds, based in Denver, Colorado, is one of those growers. Initially, they relied on hand-watering and fertilizing manually. With a 90,000 square foot facility — that takes a lot of…
Read MoreDeli Versus Package States: What’s the Difference and Why It Can Matter During Times of COVID-19
Around the world, people are urged to stay at home and social distance to help prevent the spread of this deadly respiratory disease called COVID-19. Laws and ordinances governing when and why one should leave their home have swept nations and are said to have helped protect millions from infection. However, beyond social distancing and…
Read MoreCannabis Transportation: Business Auto Insurance Vs. Non-Owned and Hired Auto Insurance
Cannabis transportation is now becoming a key element in the thriving cannabis industry. Cannabis businesses, from cultivators to retailers need to bring products safely from point A to point B, but there are significant risks related to transportation. Being prepared and properly insured can help save you from major losses in case of an incident,…
Read MoreCannabis Legislation and the Coronavirus
Cannabis legislation and the coronavirus update as of May 2020. As the world adapts to eradicate COVID-19, lawmakers from the United States have not forgotten the cannabis industry. Although relief to other small businesses has been rolled out by the federal government in the form of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs),…
Read MoreCannacurio: Dispensary & Retailer Leaderboard (Q1 2020)
The first quarter of 2020 is over and retail & dispensary licenses have increased 5.5% with 385 new stores nationwide. Cannabiz Media tracked the newly active dispensary/retailer licenses from 18 states. Oklahoma once again led the pack but the second-place state was a surprise. Key Findings Oklahoma leads the nation again with 155 new licenses…
Read MoreBudding CBD and Hemp Businesses Leverage Food Grade Stainless Steel
Industrial containers are designed and certified for specific uses. A food grade stainless steel drum, for example, is made of steel that met the quality, durability, temperature resistance, and other criteria to be deemed safe for food preparation, storage and dining. However, food grade drums are not only used to process or contain traditional foodstuffs.…
Read MoreThe New Normal: Cannabis After Coronavirus
April 28, 2020 Regulatory News Tyler Elder We’re living through stressful and confusing times. Everything is closed, the news is changing every hour, and we’re all stuck at home bored out of our minds. This era of uncertainty could lead to a new normal for cannabis after coronavirus. Luckily, most jurisdictions across the U.S. have…
Read MoreThe Importance of Building a Consistent Cannabis Brand
The Apex Trading team has been in the B2B cannabis industry since 2014. That was when the first recreational cannabis market came online in Colorado. Today, there are now 11 states with adult use or recreational cannabis and 33 states with medical marijuana. We’ve had a front row seat to watch the expansion and maturation…
Read More5 Resources to Help Your Cannabis Brand Grow Through Scalable Digital Marketing
Nothing that is worthwhile is ever easy. Small businesses owners know this all too well, and in the cannabis industry – they wrote the book. When it comes to marketing, your brand should employ the type of scalable solutions that come easily. Naturally even. You don’t have the time or budget for anything else! Scalable…
Read More3 Groups Changing the Conversation About Cannabis and Mental Health
Across borders and cultures, mental health and cannabis use top the list of topics we just don’t talk about. At least historically, that is. Highly stigmatized for a variety of social and cultural reasons, the negativity attached to discussing one’s mental health struggles or cannabis consumption seems to finally be coming to an end. Thankfully…
Read MoreGrowing Superior Cannabis: The Importance and Proper Technique of Curing
Now more than ever, there are those who want to put their love of cannabis and their passion for gardening and DIY projects together in order to place the power and pleasure back in their own hands, and grow their own product. Maybe it’s for personal use. Maybe it’s to share. But in any case, everyone…
Read MoreAutomated Cannabis Cultivation Systems are Essential During a Crisis
By Aaron Mullins, Systems Coordinator, Next Big Crop The coronavirus crisis is, among many things, a stark reminder that you always need a plan B. It is also proof that you can have a perfectly solid cultivation business upended by factors completely out of your control, such as public health crises, global supply-chain disruptions and…
Read MoreCannabis and It’s Visibility Issue: Ensuring Minorities are Included in the Conversation
In a nation with an increasingly diverse demographic, visibility for cannabis minority groups is an issue as old as the country herself. The state of being seen, or visible is a new topic of conversation around a plant once deemed illicit, illegal, or a gateway drug. Through media, activism, advocacy, reinvestment, expungement initiatives, and even…
Read More5 Reasons Why Your Architect Needs Help Designing Your Cultivation Facility
Good architects are worth their weight in gold, but that doesn’t mean they know everything—particularly when it comes to growing cannabis. And now we’re looking at business operations in cannabis and beyond that could be forever changed by the COVID-19 pandemic. There’s a new appreciation of the need for physical space among workers, containment and…
Read MoreCannabis Networking Groups: How to Get and Stay Connected
As the first quarter of 2020 rounds closed thirty-three U.S. states currently have regulated medicinal cannabis programs of varying standards, while just 13, plus DC, have adult-use or recreational laws in place for those 21-years-old and older. With the sweep that is the legalization of cannabis, amongst a plethora of other things, has come engaging…
Read MoreMarijuana Businesses Thrive Despite Coronavirus Crisis
Michigan marijuana shops will remain open during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, according to the Marijuana Regulatory Agency. While Michigan is ordering medical and recreational marijuana retail outlets to close, they are still able to make curbside and home delivery sales. “In-person transactions within the licensed facility or establishment are prohibited.…
Read MoreHow to differentiate your pre-rolls from competitors?
More and more the cannabis space is becoming crowded with new brands offering the same product on the dispensary shelves. This decreases the pricing power and leverage with the retailer and so growers will start to hear that dispensaries aren’t interested in your pre-roll unless it hits a certain price point where the store can…
Read MoreCannabis, the Patriarchy, and Women’s Health
Many are shocked to hear that doctors and other practitioners once hailed cannabis as a “valuable remedy” for patients. Yet, dating back through millennia are stories of cannabis and women’s health: those finding comfort and relief during menstruation or pregnancy byway of the long stigmatized plant known as weed, mary jane, herb, ganja, and more.…
Read MoreAn Argument for Switching Your Facility to an Automated Irrigation System
By Aaron Mullins, Systems Coordinator at Next Big Crop A cultivation-facility manager has a lot of balls to juggle: maintaining the production schedule, ensuring compliance, troubleshooting—not to mention making sure that potentially tens of thousands of plants in all stages of growth are thriving. And that manager’s job has gotten a lot tougher in the…
Read MoreEssential Nutrients for Cannabis Growth
Like all plants, cannabis has specific requirements to achieve its most successful levels of growth and production. For recreational and commercial growers alike, the consistent introduction of essential nutrients for cannabis growth – during each phase of plants’ life cycles – is necessary to produce a successful and repeatable crop. Essential Nutrients for Growing Cannabis…
Read MoreWater Treatment Solutions for your Cannabis Greenhouse
Major water quality considerations and ways to treat your water for optimal greenhouse production. When it comes to irrigation, cannabis cultivators get their water from a variety of sources. Whether it’s well, surface, or municipal water, it’s important to have water treatment solutions in place to ensure optimal plant growth. If you’re reading this, you…
Read MoreCannabis and Event Cancellations: Ways to Stay Safe and Engaged
The global concern for the novice yet devastating virus known as COVID-19, or the Coronavirus, has knocked us all on our collective butts. Disrupting supply chains and causing major cannabis event cancellations, the cannabis industry, like the rest of the world, was not ready for this crisis. From SXSW to CannaCon Detroit, if you were…
Read MoreTOP COMPLIANCE TIPS FOR CANNABIS BUSINESSES
By Bill Gunnison, Simplifya Managing compliance for a business in a highly regulated industry, like cannabis, can seem overwhelming. You have to manage onerous requirements for recordkeeping, reporting, inventory tracking, testing, packaging and labeling, and security systems. The list goes on. You also have to verify that every employee of the company is following the…
Read MoreIs cash at your dispensary becoming too much of a distraction?
Is cash at your dispensary becoming too much of a distraction? Using automation and cash recyclers to improve efficiency and the customer experience. As cannabis sales skyrocket, and legalization movements continue to gain serious support, one thing remains clear when it comes to most dispensaries…cash is still king, and inefficient cash operations are almost a…
Read MoreHow To Protect Hemp Plants From Deer Browsing.
By Jennifer Smith, Deerbusters Deer Fence With the arrival of spring, outdoor hemp cultivators are excited to begin planting hemp seeds. Like other types of agriculturists, hemp growers face concerns about how they can protect their cash crop from deer browsing – after all, spring is prime season for deer movement; and they are hungry…
Read MoreEliminating Microbials in Marijuana
Eliminating Microbials in Marijuana If you’re in the cannabis industry, then it’s likely that microbial testing is a common term in your vocabulary. Specifically, testing for microbials in marijuana refers to the identification and restriction of dangerous microorganisms, such as pathogens, bacteria, yeast, E.coli, Aspergillus, and their byproducts. Like any agricultural product, cannabis is susceptible…
Read MoreCheck Out New Cannabis Packaging Products from Technical Packaging
With the passing of Proposal 1, marijuana is now legal in Michigan and growers across the state are looking for cannabis packaging products. Passing by a comfortable margin, Michigan is the first state in the Midwest to pass such a bill. But, consumers and growers alike shouldn’t assume that marijuana will be available immediately. The…
Read MoreHow to Choose Cannabis Seeds for Healthy Plants
So you’ve decided you want to grow cannabis. One of the most important and earliest decisions you’ll make is which seeds to use. A good seed contains the essential ingredients for a healthy, potent plant. Learning how to choose cannabis seeds doesn’t have to be complicated – learn the basic facts here. How to Choose…
Read MoreTop Benefits of Cannabis for Mental Health
The overall attitude of lawmakers towards cannabis use is clearly changing, and many would say it’s about time! In addition to its desirability for recreational use, cannabis has been reported to help improve the lives and mitigate the symptoms of those living with various psychiatric disorders. The use of cannabis mental health and medical intervention…
Read MoreAnti-Inflammatory Cannabis Terpenes: What They Are, Why You Need Them
We know you’re well-versed in the beneficial properties of cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). You know that they can help with stress, anxiety, pain, and inflammation. But, did you know that cannabis terpenes work together with CBD and THC to fight inflammation? Let’s dive into what anti-inflammatory cannabis terpenes are, what they do, and how…
Read MoreCommon Cannabis Edibles Mistakes
We are lucky enough to live in a time where cannabis is no longer an underground dirty little secret. It is now recognized as a wonder plant with medicinal as well as meditative properties. Smoking has long been the most common method of usage, and vaping has become a popular trend but many prefer the…
Read MoreMarch 2020: Recent Cannabis News
The source for cannabis and CBD business owner education is CannaCon. Below, find recent cannabis news as of March 2020. NFL Proposes to End Marijuana Suspensions On February 20th, under a proposed collective bargaining agreement approved by team owners and circulated to players, National Football League players would no longer face the possibility of being…
Read MoreWhat are THCP and CBDP – and do they matter?
With the ongoing legalization of cannabis products around the world, research potential has burst wide open. This recent “permission” to study the plant has led to an important discovery of two new cannabinoids: THCP and its partner, CBDP. An Accidental Discovery On December 30, 2019, a group of Italian researchers published their study, A novel…
Read MoreThis is How I Roll: Tips and Tricks to Roll the Perfect Joint
The cannabis industry is on the rise, with states like Alaska, California, Colorado, D.C., Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington all already having fully legalized marijuana. Many other states have legalized medicinal marijuana, or have at the very least decriminalized it. The only states where cannabis remains fully illegal as of February…
Read MoreHow to Market Your Cannabis Business on LinkedIn (And Why You Should!)
When asked about the LinkedIn platform, many would answer that it’s a medium for career seekers looking to connect with businesses about open positions. That’s true, but LinkedIn has also become a major hub for professionals looking for valuable content in addition to making personal social connections. In fact, Business Insider’s Digital Trust Report determined that…
Read MoreDaytime vs. Nighttime Cannabis Use – Things to Consider
Daily cannabis use differs from person to person. Unwind with a perfectly packed bowl after a long day’s work? Maybe you reach for a yummy edible or the methodically placed bedside vape pen as the day winds closed? Perhaps you’re more of the start the day off elevated, wake-and-bake, cannabis for breakfast type? With the…
Read MoreCannabis Record Expungement, A Step Towards Social Equity In Days of Legalization
Like cannabis legalization, conversations around the expungement of cannabis records are happening in most places across the US, and if not, they should be. Said to be a significant start towards social equity by many drug-reform advocates and equity organizers, expungement is the process by which a record of a criminal cannabis conviction is destroyed…
Read MoreMust Visit Cannabis Tourist Attractions in the U.S.
In 1936, the film Reefer Madness warned of all the inherent dangers of taking so much as one puff of a marijuana cigarette. But this isn’t 1936. This is 2020. And, finally, cannabis is starting to be recognized for the wonder plant that it is. Medical marijuana is now legal in 33 states, and 11 states have…
Read MoreCannabis Forward Women’s Organizations: Connecting in the Days of Legalization
It’s been nearly a decade since Beyonce released her 2011 hit, “Run the World”. Suffice it to say that today, in 2020, women and “girls” may be the closest-ever to running anything, let alone the world, in all of American history. You may be wondering what that has to do with cannabis women’s organizations? To…
Read MoreThe 5 Most Common Cannabis Growing Mistakes
Cannabis farmers of today have perfected the art of creating gorgeous, large, healthy plants. Follow the precedents they set and avoid these common cannabis growing mistakes. Mistake #1: Too Much Water One of the common mistakes new growers make is to give the plants too much water. With farming, everything comes down to finding the…
Read MoreCannabis and Wine: Agricultural Match or Not?
Accounting for 89% of all American-made wine, Napa and Sonoma County help to make California the long-standing wine capital of the US. And there hasn’t been much competition for a mood-enhancing, psycho-active commodity in the great state of grapes either. That is until now. Today, 21st-Century winemakers find themselves at a new agricultural and economic…
Read MoreWhy Face-To-Face Communication is Critical for Cannabis Brands
When you are establishing yourself in the cannabis industry, you may wonder the best way to communicate with customers and start to gain a steady and faithful following. You see many industry leaders on YouTube or Facebook preaching the importance of their strains and cannabis in general and you want to get to that level.…
Read MoreHow to Market Cannabis to Women
Marketing cannabis to women entails more than just marketing to women. More specifically, marketing to women means marketing to different kinds of women, and not pigeonholing almost half of cannabis consumers. A March 2019 report called “What Women Want in Cannabis” from Headset, found women make up 1/3 of the cannabis market (around 31%); previous reporting found…
Read MoreWhy Experiential Marketing Matters for Your Dispensary Design
Learn How Experiential Cannabis Marketing Can Translate to Brand Loyalty and Increased Sales It seems everyone is trying to keep up with the momentum of cannabis legalization lately. State by state, government officials find themselves penning laws designed to legalize and regulate medicinal and recreational cannabis sales. The close of 2019 even brought legalization to…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Hemp and Cannabis Testing
With the legalization of cannabis spreading across the globe, and scientific studies of its medicinal and other benefits multiplying, it is becoming clear to all involved parties that hemp and cannabis testing is an important part of the equation. Testing is getting so much attention in fact, that ASTM International is developing standards for safety and…
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Cannabis Business from Theft
As you start your cannabis business, it’s important to take into account how you are going to ensure the safety of your product and employees. Regardless of the type of business or product, preventing theft is paramount to a successful and thriving business. The probability of theft is exponentially higher in the cannabis industry, so we’ve…
Read MoreStrategies to Maintain an Environmentally Friendly Cannabis Business
Cannabis is big business. As legislation around cannabis begins to loosen, the economic impact begins to grow – and the use of medical marijuana, CBD, and hemp is no longer a hush-hush dirty little secret. It is a publicly recognized business that is projected to be a $22 billion industry by 2022. And while it’s…
Read MoreSimple Ways to Eliminate the Stigma of Weed
Whether you’ve used cannabis for a while or new to the game, chances are you know and have dealt with weed stigma. It might have come from a family member, friend, boss or even just the public in general. It can be frustrating to deal with judgment from those around you when you know the…
Read MoreNewest Product Innovations for Vape Devices and How You Can Tell the Good Ones
The most awful days of the vaping dilemma are likely behind the state-legal cannabis market, however many MJ firms are looking to innovate and enhance cannabis consumer confidence and combat the sales dip of vape cartridges from the recent wellness scare. Instances of tech-based services available to marijuana firms consist of: Supplying certificates of evaluation…
Read MoreCannabis Stocks are Trendy – Are They Worth It?
Cannabis stocks have been all over the proverbial map since their introduction in the market in 2018. At first, the buzz was unavoidable and hopes were high for great things to happen, more specifically in the soon-to-be legal Canadian cannabis market and with state by state buzz in the United States. Then in 2019, due to…
Read MoreAn Unintended Consequence of Marijuana and Hemp Legislation
Since the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill, finally removing hemp-derived products from their schedule 1 status under the Controlled Substances Act, and with more-and-more states following the likes of Colorado, Vermont, and California by legalizing cannabis for medicinal and/or recreational consumption, hemp and cannabis farmers across the country are becoming increasingly more frustrated by…
Read MoreHow to Get Your Ideal Cannabis Farm Job
The cannabis industry is creating thousands of jobs each year. There are opportunities for direct sales, on-the-road careers, and cannabis farm jobs, just to name a few. This influx of new cannabis seasonal jobs is often called the Green Revolution and we expect it to grow as time goes on and legislation continues in favor…
Read MoreWhat We Know about Cannabis Industry Layoffs
Once cannabis was legalized, the industry exploded. Everyone had been busy making plans while they waited for legalization and then took off running once it was legal. So, after all of the initial hiring and hype, why are there suddenly so many cannabis industry layoffs? Just like the road to legalization, it is a tangled…
Read MoreCannabis Derived Terpenes | What’s the Difference and Why Should You Care?
Plants have them. A few insects have them, too. But how much do we really know about the molecules that give cannabis its distinct aroma, enhance your experience, and boast newfound medicinal benefits to boot? With legalization conversations sweeping across the nation, there’s been a lot of fuss around cannabis derived terpenes. Further, since the passage…
Read MoreHow to Plan for Unexpected Cannabis Business Expenses
When setting up and running a business, some expenses are obvious. Space, supplies, and packaging are all necessary. Other expenses are not as obvious; here are some examples and how to plan for them may keep unexpected expenses for cannabis business from shuttering an entire operation. Unexpected Expense: Employees As business grows, it will become…
Read MoreCannabis Gifts for Everyone in Your Life
Cannabis is trending big time, so it’s no surprise that cannabis gifts are showing up on Christmas lists everywhere. Smokers, non-smokers, even dear sweet grandmothers are dreaming of a cannabis Christmas. We’ve gathered a list of great cannabis gifts for every person on your list. Smokers Marijuana and smoking devices would be the obvious choice…
Read MoreMore Than Weed: How Cannabis-Centric Companies Partner for Success
Cannabis is not a stand-alone industry. Aside from the manufacturing support needed to grow and sell cannabis in its purest form, partnerships are also essential for expanding the market and reaching buyers who are hesitant or not interested in consuming in the traditional ways. The year 2018 ended with cannabis-centric businesses beginning to test the…
Read More7 Leadership Tips for Cannabis Business Owners
When you think of the terms “leader” or “leadership” you may immediately think of the CEO, President of a company, or a superior of some sort. We always hope people carrying these titles can also live up to the term “leader”, but that’s certainly not always the case. In fact, many people who are not in…
Read MoreTop Technology for Indoor Cannabis Cultivation
Advancements in indoor cannabis cultivation occur seemingly every day, especially as new markets open and the range of need increases. For example, the recent winner of the 2019 Cannabis Startup Competition was Trella Technologies, LLC for developing an indoor farming technology that aims to train plants to grow horizontally. Or consider the highly demanded Seedo, which is an…
Read MoreThe 5 Most Common Struggles of New Cannabis Businesses
Many entrepreneurs are excited to profit from the budding multi-billion-dollar cannabis industry. One way entrepreneurs can avoid the most common struggles in new cannabis businesses is to ask those who have gone ahead of them. These cannabis insiders not only know the challenges, but they have also overcome them. Save time, money, and energy in…
Read MoreHow to Make Your Cannabis Brand Stand Out Among the Crowd
It’s a fact: Cannabis is one of the hottest industries out there and it’s only getting hotter. Sales of legal cannabis in the U.S. amounted to $10 billion dollars in 2018. That’s billion, with a “B”. And, according to Grand View Research, the global legal marijuana market is expected to reach over $66 billion by…
Read MoreHighlighting Female Leaders in the Cannabis Industry
It’s no secret that the legal cannabis and CBD market is booming in 2019. As the plant gains more attention for its healing properties, and the industry pushes for Federal legalization it’s no surprise to learn that there are some powerful women in cannabis behind the scenes ensuring that we have access to safe, beneficial…
Read MoreHow to Build a Financial Plan for Your Cannabis Business
When starting and evolving a cannabis business creating and continuously revising a business plan is a proven key to success. At the basic level, your business plan should include your business goals, methods of attaining those goals, and a timeframe to achieve them. In reality, business plans are typically much more detailed and include financial…
Read MoreHow to Leverage Social Media Influencers for Your Cannabis Business
Cannabis users and businesses are on the rise, so one would expect the markets to become quickly saturated with ads, promos and deals, right? Wrong. Government regulations have a stronghold on what is and is not acceptable for cannabis businesses to reach out to their potential clientele. It can be difficult to navigate the advertising market…
Read More11 Steps for a Successful Indoor Cannabis Harvest
Producing a successful indoor cannabis harvest requires knowledge, patience, and resources. Although tips may vary depending on strains and geography, below are eleven universal steps to aid in the process. Step 1: Plan ahead. Consider the site and create an optimal layout that accommodates worker flow and cleanliness protocols, as well as how plants, products and…
Read MoreTop 10 Reasons to Exhibit at Trade Shows
When it comes to marketing strategies, every little bit of promotion counts. In an era of digital marketing, sometimes the best thing you can do for your brand is personalize your cannabis product with an exhibit at a trade show. So the question shouldn’t be ‘why a trade show?’ but instead ‘why not a trade…
Read MoreWhat We Know about Vape Lung
Vaping is the act of inhaling aerosolized liquid nicotine or flavors from a device; despite the name, no vaporizing occurs. The liquid heats up, becomes aerosolized into millions of tiny droplets, and is then inhaled. Device liquids or cartridges can be purchased from authorized stores or from unauthorized, black market sources, such as dealers or…
Read MoreThe Healthiest Ways to Smoke Cannabis
One big conundrum with marijuana consumption for health is that the most popular way to ingest it is to smoke it, and adding anything to your lungs can be dangerous. As cannabis use becomes more popular, healthier, more efficient ways of using cannabis will develop. In the meantime, what are the healthiest ways to smoke…
Read MoreThings to Know About Cannabis Financing
Financing for cannabis businesses is not as standard as some other industries where a business plan, a meeting with a local large bank, and underwriting time will usually secure a business loan. For entry into the marijuana trade, bank financing is not probable, as all major banks are regulated by the federal government which considers…
Read MoreThe Ins and Outs of Labeling CBD
One of the most confusing aspects of owning your own CBD business is determining which information should appear on the labels. How to keep up with your CBD label design is a common discussion among CBD business managers as laws and regulations change frequently and marketers recommend changing those labels regularly as well. People who…
Read More6 Tips to Get Noticed at a Cannabis Business Conference
CannaCon is the nation’s leading business-to-business cannabis conference, making it the perfect place for you to meet others in the industry, make connections, and get your products noticed. Whether this is your first cannabis business event, or you are a trade show veteran, we’ve compiled the top tips for standing out among the crowd. 6…
Read MoreHow to Get a Cannabis Degree
Now that the cannabis industry is booming, people are searching for ways to learn about cannabis, the products made from the plant, and the ins and outs of the industry. Many people want to know if universities offer cannabis degrees or marijuana education. Students are just beginning to understand the myriad of ways that they…
Read MoreMarijuana and Exercise: A Match Made in Heaven?
Those who use marijuana on the regular are often depicted as a cartoon-like caricature of a coach-potato “stoner” whose only movement is the frequent arm bend of shoving munchy foods into their mouth. But as funny as that character is to watch in movies or on TV, like any stereotype, it’s not always the case.…
Read MoreCannabis Beverages You Should Try Today
As the cannabis market evolves alongside legalization, methods of consumption diversify to appeal to a wider base. A sizable portion of the population interested in consuming marijuana has turned to edibles; the range of products and varieties grows daily. Projected numbers for the cannabis edibles market is $4.1 billion by 2022. The recently released Cannabis-infused Edibles…
Read MoreHow to Become a Budtender in California and Beyond
New marijuana legislation is sweeping through the United States, and dispensaries are popping up everywhere. Cannabis jobs have quadrupled since 2016, with the most budtender postings showing up in California. If you’ve been contemplating a job in the cannabis industry, there’s no better time to get started. We’ve got the 411 on how to become…
Read MoreAll About Cannabis Tourism in the Northwest
As more states and countries abroad begin to legalize the use of cannabis, the need for yet another industry arises—cannabis tourism. Cannabis Tourism in the Northwest Geared toward recreational cannabis users who are eager to mix travel with cannabis pleasure, the budding industry of cannabis tourism is on the rise. If you love cannabis and…
Read MoreWeed at Weddings: What’s the Deal?
Okay, let’s get real: It’s not like weed at weddings is a new, unheard of thing. If you’ve ever attended a wedding reception, or at least one where the bride and groom were a couple in their 20’s or 30’s, you most likely at some point would smell the distinct and pungent scent of marijuana…
Read More6 Mistakes Cannabis Business Owners Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Starting any new business can be a scary endeavor. The involvement of cannabis can make it even trickier because of the industry’s short history and its often-changing regulations. Many people still hold a negative view of cannabis because of the long-standing prohibition on its use. Read on for the 6 most common cannabis business mistakes…
Read MoreThe Difference between Cannabinoids and Terpenes (and why it’s important to know)
Each industry is accompanied by a unique set of terminology. Often cited in cannabis news, discussion, cultivation, and retail are terpenes and cannabinoids. The definition of these terms is highlighted here, as well as their importance to marijuana and connection to each other. Interest in these compounds grows daily: in early 2019, the federal government announced…
Read MoreCannabis Packaging Tips to Increase Your Business Success
Now that cannabis products are fueling big businesses, plastic baggies just don’t cut it anymore. Businesses have to design effective cannabis packaging, and the process is more complicated than it is for less controversial products. The packaging of cannabis products has several different jobs. The design and logo must grab a customer’s eye, and the…
Read More5 Common Misconceptions about CBD
Separating the terminology, legality, and benefits between CBD and cannabis is no small task. Storefronts and online ads advertise constantly and yet questions formulate and evolve without resolution. To further the gap, there is often a disconnect between those in the industry and the curious public. Below are five common misconceptions about CBD and some…
Read More10 Reasons to Attend a CannaCon Event in Your Area
As Cannabis grows in popularity, so does the need for information about the industry, its products, technology and legalities. And let’s not forget about the business of producing, marketing, selling, and operations. But what happens at cannabis events? Check out these 10 reasons you should attend a CannaCon event in your area. (Why not register…
Read MoreFit Matters – Things to Consider when Hiring Your First Cannabis Employee
Ready to hire your FIRST cannabis employee – but not sure where to start? Don’t worry, we have you covered. When it comes to the cannabis industry, we understand your first employee may not fall within the same ‘wants’ or ‘needs’ as a retail clothing employee and have tips to help you succeed. You need…
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