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 wants to know the secret…
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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 widespread economic volatility. As the…
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During this challenging time, keeping up an open, honest dialogue is key. It’s this dialog that is an opportunity for organizations to share what they know, the impact to their staff members, and the impact to their customers / clients. We are co-developing a shared experience that seeks to connect us. As the COVID-19 situation continues to impact businesses across…
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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 dance parties these groups are…
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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 facility cleaning. This means there…
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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 ways to stay connected with…
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By Jon Jirikovec, Cultivation Superintendent at Next Big Crop Cultivation facility maintenance health and safety SOPs that protect your team, your customers and anyone involved with your operation are critical, now more so than ever as we collectively handle the spread and fallout of the new coronavirus. Taking care of your workers means more than just meeting regulatory safety standards;…
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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. Additionally, licensees must comply with…
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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 sell them for $5 per…
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