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When the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp and its derivatives at the federal level, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) suddenly found itself behind the curve and playing catch up. CBD products made from hemp could now be legally produced and sold, but the FDA had no formal mechanism in place to research or monitor the products. The agency's first action was to issue a...

Whether you are just starting a legal cannabis business or looking for a way to attract and keep new customers for your existing marijuana brand, creating a custom website for your company can seem pricey, complicated, and generally intimidating. With strict marijuana marketing regulations strict and competition is already tough and expanding constantly, keeping an ...

The cannabis industry is on fire. With 33 states now offering legal medical weed and 11 with legal recreational access for adults, the amount of cash that is spent on cannabis across the U.S. on a daily basis is staggering. Even amidst the throes of the current pandemic, access to marijuana in states where it is legal is considered to be "essential," and medicinal and...

You may be wondering why an article about black market cannabis is still relevant during a time of continued marijuana support and legalization. While there are more states than ever with improved cannabis laws and regulations, illegal sales and distribution are still high and a majority of cannabis users are still buying weed black market style. In this piece, we'll ...

The cannabis industry is booming. With business going so well, especially where weed is legal, it's easy to focus on profit and sales - we get it. But there is so much more to a good business than just sales numbers. Customer service is what makes a business stand out, and it's what creates a loyal customer base and long-term, meaningful relationships. In the end, c...

For most people, the mention of cannabis edibles immediately conjures images of magic brownies and heavy-handed chocolate chip cookies. These days, though, THC-packed edibles have gotten a lot more creative than these classic confections. As adult-use and medical legalization spread to new states every year, licensed edible producers have expanded past classic sugar a...

We believe in standing for equality and supporting in solidarity, as both individuals and businesses. The history of cannabis within the US has been intimately tied to racial oppression and LGBTQ+ rights, so we believe that the cannabis industry has an innate responsibility to be a leader in supporting these (and other) marginalized communities. As an industry, as...

Every cannabis user's experience with the plant is unique, but there are a few telltale signs that someone has been smoking weed. There are the uncontrollable giggles, munchies, and of course, bloodshot eyes. Whether you've been consuming marijuana for a week or a decade, odds are you've looked in the mirror after a smoke session and wondered "why are my eyes red?" T...

These days, you can't be too careful about cleanliness. Most of us are using hand sanitizer when running errands, using disinfectant wipes on surfaces at home, and washing our hands as much as possible. It's also important to remember to clean your cannabis pipes, bongs, tools and accessories. Dirty pipes, dab rigs, and bongs can stink, create ultra-harsh hits, and e...

Back in the dark days when the War on Drugs was raging and access to any decent strain of marijuana was either difficult or close to impossible, Humboldt County weed was held in very high regard by cannabis lovers from coast to coast. The weed came from one of the three counties that make up what some called the Weed Capital of the World: Northern California's Emerald...

Sometimes, smoking weed just doesn't cut it. Sure, you could try a vape cartridge or a dab, but when you're looking for an intense high that you can share with friends, there's nothing better than a batch of homemade edibles. unsplash.comMaking edibles at home is a perfect way to use up a bag of shake, test your tolerance, or just experiment with dosing, ingredients,...

On January 24, 2019, Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres received a letter from the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) recommending that the current cannabis schedule be revised internationally. The WHO recommendations were based on reviews by international researchers regarding the need to facilitate the trade of cannabis an...