Jul 15th, 2024 - When you think of Vermont you picture gorgeous fall foliage, epic skiing adventures, maybe even maple syrup, but cannabis? Probably not. It's not the first thing I would think of either until I had the pleasure of talking with JB Sugar . I got to hear all about his story and what his goals and ideas were behind his company, Route 7 Brands .  His roots start in New York where he grew up in a "...not too rich in a rich town, I was the other side of the track guy". He's been around for a hot ... [Read More]

Jul 15th, 2024 - Before we start, let me just give the disclaimer that this is a very biased review. This review of the Higher Conference is from the perspective of a black woman who has been searching for a space just like this.  The Higher Conference, created by Sheena Roberson of Cannabis Noire , hosted its second annual show at Billy Penn Studios in Philadelphia. And if you weren't there, you missed a truly empowering and unforgettable experience.  Higher Conference 2024 Venue: Billy Penn Studios ... [Read More]

Jul 8th, 2024 - We live in a funny world where both menstruation and cannabis have been ridiculed and persecuted for centuries.  Each topic is considered taboo, off the table, discussed in secrecy, as both can make people feel uncomfortable so "let's just hide it!"  Both areas of concern have been labeled as bad, indecent, dirty, and unclean.   Demonizing Menses and Cannabis Religious doctrine and beliefs have sequestered women from society and labeled them as second-class ... [Read More]

Jul 2nd, 2024 - This past March I had the opportunity to attend South by Southwest , a ten-day interactive networking event full of panel discussions, speakers, and music talent showcases.  Keeping Austin Weird at SXSW As the capital city of the State of Texas, Austin is home to over 2.2 million people in the metropolitan area. The festival brings in an additional 300,000 people every spring in full force, making the already crowded city seem impossible to navigate. Many locals prefer to rent out their ... [Read More]

Jun 27th, 2024 - On April 1st, 2024 Germany legalized the use of recreational cannabis. While not the first European country to do so, it is definitely the most powerful one to legalize.   I flew into Berlin, Germany days before the big day, excited at the prospect of living and working from my new temporary home. I'd never been to Europe before and my friend Julia, recently relocated from Canada to her birthplace, was my gracious host.  Coming from Canada with legal pot shops on every corner, a ... [Read More]

Jun 23rd, 2024 - I was introduced to Richard Mitchell a couple of months ago. Before that, I affectionately knew him as the guy who got the Fat Nugs tattoo. Dustin made the official introduction and I've since gotten to talk with him about his life and what his journey has been like. Going into this interview I wasn't sure what to expect - let me tell you it's quite the story! It affected me so deeply to hear him talk about his experiences and it took a day or two of debriefing before I was ready to listen back ... [Read More]

Jun 23rd, 2024 - When you think of the Deep South, many things come to mind: fried chicken, Spanish moss, and boiling hot summers among them. What doesn't necessarily come to mind is weed or a robust medical marijuana program.  But the South has several established programs: Kentucky, West Virginia, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi all have existing medical marijuana programs. Some, like the program in Louisiana, exist more in name than execution, with extremely limited ... [Read More]

Jun 11th, 2024 - The third annual Revelry Buyer's Club returned to the historic Basilica Hudson in Hudson, N.Y., sparking a buzz from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The vibe was incredible, with industry cultivators, processors, retailers, and budtenders from across the state coming together to discover new brands, explore innovative products, and build lasting relationships. On The Revel is notorious for their cannabis community gatherings; this year was no exception. Waves of eager attendees filled the Basilica to its ... [Read More]

Jun 10th, 2024 - I first met Ricky Williams during our time in the Ganjier Program, in the live training in Humboldt County. I remember the buzz that floated around him in the room. Here was an 11-season NFL record-breaking running back and Heisman Trophy winner, learning about the science and history of cannabis among a group of passionate stoners, openly and insightfully.  When I first met him back in 2022, the NFL superstar introduced himself to the Ganjier group by both Ricky Williams, Heisman Trophy ... [Read More]

Jun 9th, 2024 - Written By Daniel Crawford & Review By Matthew Jerome We talk a lot about culture in cannabis. In the United States, OGs are measured in decades. In Jamaica, OGs are measured in generations.  Jamaican Cannabis Culture   As much as we love our Mother Ganja here in North America, she isn't part of mainstream organized religions. Around most of the world, there are few second-generation, and even fewer third-generation cannabis farmers. Jamaicans have been cultivating ganja since it was ... [Read More]