I attended my first cannabis activism event in the late 90’s (I’m 35 years old). It was a rally on the front steps of the Oregon Capital. The rally was not the…
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Cannabis has been used for medical purposes for centuries. Chinese Emperor Shen Neng prescribed cannabis tea to treat gout, rheumatism, malaria, and other ailments as far back as 2737 B.C..…
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In order to succeed in today’s highly competitive cannabis landscape, you must become an authentic cannabis expert who deeply understands the many facets of cannabis today. This way you can…
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Sneak Peek: Sell-SMaRT Certificate Program
by Green Flowerby Green FlowerOne of the most harrowing aspects of running a successful cannabis dispensary includes embracing a gauntlet of compliance regulations and making sure your team is up to speed. After all,…
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Voters in California legalized cannabis in November 2016 and the state began allowing regulated adult-use cannabis sales at the beginning of this year. The Golden State has long been home…
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What Makes a Medical Cannabis Dispensary Good or Bad?
by Johnny Greenby Johnny GreenDispensaries have existed in America since before medical cannabis was legalized (California was the first state in 1996). For a long time they were underground, then there came a phase…
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Encourage Your Members of Congress to Join the Congressional Cannabis Caucus
by Johnny Greenby Johnny GreenLast year was the biggest year in the history of cannabis reform. The 2016 Election victories brought the total number of legal adult-use states to 8 (and Washington D.C.). The…
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Why Rural Communities Should Embrace the Emerging Cannabis Industry
by Johnny Greenby Johnny GreenRural communities in the United States have been struggling from an economic standpoint for many years. Industries that once flourished in rural communities, and the jobs they generated, are not…