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Unexpected Ways to Use Cannabis in Your Everyday Life History of Cannabis The history of the use of marijuana for medical purposes is much more ancient than the legislation of those countries where it is prohibited. Healers of India and the Middle East in the 18th century BC used cannabis as an anesthetic, anticonvulsant, and antiemetic. Since January 2018, the…

Think All Cannabis Consumers Are Alike? You couldn’t be more wrong… Each cannabis consumer has a different purpose for using cannabis. If some use cannabis for recreational purposes, some others use it for medicinal purposes and many others are first-timers. Whether the customers come back to the dispensary to purchase cannabis will depend on the type of the customer. In…

Viva la Cannabis Vapes! The vaping revolution is in full swing, and shows no signs of slowing. More and more people are jumping onto the vaping bandwagon every day. But, all these new recruits are not always aware of the different options available to them. As the demand for vaping has increased, so has the supply and along with the…

A look at the mental health benefits of cannabis related to depression, anxiety, PTSD, stress & more. A Cannabis State of Mind The well-being of the mind is as important in today’s world as physical fitness. There was a time when mental health was quite ignored and not given much emphasis. However, there has been a change in the scenario…

Cannabis Business Banking Restrictions The demand for secure banking services for cannabis businesses has risen drastically since recreational use became legal in Washington State in 2012. FDIC insured banks are obligated to obey federal laws making it impossible for these canna-businesses to obtain basic checking accounts from more traditional financial institutions. When canna-businesses tried opening accounts at corporate banks, their…

CBD Oil for Pets… Not Just for People Anymore You may be wondering how anyone in their right mind can give cannabis to an animal? Well, in this special CannaCon edition of #FarmsNotPharms, we swan dive with a twist into the rabbit hole known as the wonderful world of cannabis as it pertains to the application for some our favorite…

You’ve been pricing different potting soils, trying to decide which one to invest in; how do you choose? Let’s look at important factors to consider when choosing an organic soil. Our first piece of advice is not to buy high-priced soils that “contain mycorrhizae.” Beneficial fungi are great, but they can’t live in a bag of soil for long. They…

Soil is much more than “dirt.” Healthy soils can be seen as a living entity. It contains a diverse, living, ecosystem composed of organic (living) and inorganic (non-living) matter. The importance of soil biology is often overlooked, but it is extremely important to ensure your soil has all the components it requires so it can help you produce the healthiest…

Have you ever wondered how governments quickly pinpoint the exact batch of spinach causing the recent E. Coli outbreak? It’s all thanks to strict food safety and traceability requirements enforced by the Food & Drug Administration and other government entities. Traceability is a necessary piece of many industries, cannabis included. But its necessity doesn’t diminish how much of a headache…