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As the nation struggles with the COVID-19 crisis and a sagging economy, some sectors of the marketplace still continue to grow and even thrive. One industry that is expanding and remains host to a number of growing job fields is cannabis. States across the country are legalizing the use of medicinal and recreational marijuana and the demand for people to fill open mar...

After countless trips to the dispensary and hundreds of dollars spent, you might find yourself wondering - how does weed grow? The process of growing cannabis from tiny and fragile marijuana seedlings to bushy trees filled with glistening buds is incredibly gratifying. Growers are rewarded with a sense of accomplishment and the knowledge that they can take something m...

Recent months have brought systematic oppression and racial injustice to the forefront of the national (and worldwide) conversation. Protests, action, support, and solidarity have swept the country, reaching new volumes from individuals and businesses alike. In light of equality movements, one acronym in particular has picked up momentum: BIPOC. This inclusive term st...

We're fortunate enough to live in a time of increasing marijuana legalization. There are now 11 states that have legalized recreational use and a total of 33 states that have legalized medicinal marijuana. But because not every state has the same cannabis laws, traveling with weed can still be quite confusing. If you're about to travel with cannabis, regardless if by ...

unsplash.comPeanut butter and jelly, apple pie and vanilla ice cream, Bert and Ernie. Some things are just made for each other. At the top of our dynamic duos list? Marijuana and music. Whether it's from a stereo in the comfort of your own home, inside headphones while walking down the street or at a packed concert, listening to music is the perfect complement to ca...

The grill is out and the summer sun is scorching down. That can only mean one thing - the 4th of July is right around the corner. Independence Day is typically thought of as a holiday synonymous with beer, hot dogs, and fireworks, but cannabis is quickly becoming a mainstay of the summer celebration. Whether you're firing up the BBQ or lighting off fireworks, a heft...

It's hard to watch TV or scroll through Instagram these days without an ad for a new subscription box, with categories ranging from beauty products to live plants. The boxes are packed with surprise goodies and delivered straight to your door for a monthly fee. While many people are still currently staying home due to COVID-19, it's no wonder that these subscription s...

Despite continued state legalization, people are still being arrested and serving sentences for marijuana possession. The U.S. continues to enforce its half-century-long drug war that has destroyed communities and helped to misconstrue popular opinion about marijuana and the people that use it. The illegal status of weed is a concern for anyone in the cannabis communi...

Yes. You read that right. In a landscape of legalization and increasing acceptance of cannabis use across the country, the Sooner State is - in its own unique way - experiencing a growth spurt unlike any other state in the nation has experienced. This commonwealth located in the middle of the country surprisingly has more dispensaries (over 2,200) than Colorado, Calif...

Illinois kicked off adult-use cannabis sales on January 1st, 2020, and in the six months since, the Praire State has quickly turned into one of the country's busiest legal weed hot spots. Since cannabis legalization, Illinois has seen long dispensary lines and a bustling local market. The thriving new industry has also already collected more than $100 million in s...

unsplash.comOn May 25th, 2020, a black man named George Floyd was killed by police officers after being pinned by the neck for almost 9 minutes. As footage of the murder circulated through social media, much of the general public became enraged. How could an unarmed man be killed by a police officer in broad daylight with so many people watching? Sadly, the fact that...

Growing your own weed has never been easier. Thanks to rapidly expanding legalization laws across the US and the 420-friendly garden supply industry that has sprung up in states that allow home grows, more gardeners are going green than ever before. These days, planting your own pot is more like raising tomatoes than starring in a Breaking Bad sequel. Once you decide...