Nearly a decade ago, former President Obama signed the Farm Bill of 2013 into law, which differentiated cannabis from hemp. The bill established anything with “0.3 percent of THC or less on a dry weight basis” is legally classified as hemp. This legislation also legalized agricultural pilot programs for hemp cultivation, thus increasing production…
July 4 marks Independence Day in the United States. For those of us working in the cannabis industry, we recognize that independence is not universal as many are still behind bars for cannabis offenses. While it is critically important to keep track of the failures of cannabis prohibition, recognizing the impact cannabis activists have on…
Photo by James Eades NisonCo takes pride in supporting causes that better the lives of marginalized and persecuted people in our nation. This includes standing up for the rights of minority communities and gaining a better understanding of the history that has created inequitable situations for them. February is Black History Month and another chance…
Photo by Cathal Mac an Bheatha Sometimes being stuck on love can be easier than being stuck on what you should get your cannabis lover for Valentine’s Day. If you’re looking for a last minute gift to get that special stoner in your life, you’ve made it to the right place. Spark up, and peep…
Photo by Markus Winkler We can all agree: it has been a hard year. Headlines like “Pizza, Alcohol and Cannabis Sales Skyrocketed During Election” really say it all. We have been exhausted by a global pandemic, depressed by the economy and flustered by politics, so let’s have a few laughs — shall we?One of the…
Photo by Chris Montgomery Which cannabis and psychedelic events are you headed to in the 2021 season? It’s nearly time to put 2020 behind us and jump into the 2021 conference season. Whether you’re a seasoned cannabis trade show veteran waiting to get back to the expo floor or looking to attend a hemp convention…
I didn’t care about politics. I didn’t feel a need to get involved with the problems of the world. Afterall, weren’t my own problems enough? That all changed in early 2015 when I went through some big transitions in my life. I transferred to the University of Rhode Island where I picked up sociology as…
