Taking Care Of Dispensary Business In This Competitive Cannabis Market
It was only a few short years ago that going to a cannabis dispensary was a little like a clandestine visit to a loved one in prison. The windows were barred and it was a case of your name’s not down, you’re not gettin’ in. Not to mention the scary security guards on duty and […]
The Dirt On Dirt: Is Soil Best For Your Next Cannabis Grow
As a cannabis gardener, it’s hard to think of anything more satisfying — that is, apart from growing big, beautiful, trichome-covered buds — than sticking your hands deep in warm soil. But with the conveniences of hydro systems and soilless media, a decreasing number of growers are choosing to go the old-fashioned route. If you’re […]
Cannabis Stock Photographer: A Career Ripe For The Picking
“I just really love taking photos of marijuana,” says photographer Jenny Molloy. “It’s the perfect subject that’s forever changing and developing, particularly right now with marijuana legalization and acceptance of it in so much of America. Cannabis photography is becoming more stylish.” In the past, capturing images of cannabis often meant complicated arrangements with reticent […]
This Is What Legal Cannabis In New York State Could Look Like
Despite being at the helm of a relatively progressive state with a large population and an even larger marijuana black market, recently re-elected New York Governor Andrew Cuomo remained steadfast in opposing recreational cannabis — until he was challenged directly by a rival candidate in the 2018 primary. The marked flip in Cuomo’s progressivism crested […]
How To Stop The IRS From Stealing Your Hard-Earned Cannabis Cash
Cannabis may still not be legal at the federal level, but that doesn’t mean the US government will hesitate to get some of that hard-earned marijuana money. The Internal Revenue Service is highly motivated to get its hands on industry dollars, and many cannabis business owners aren’t armed with the proper knowledge needed to protect […]
Yes, I Cannabis: Making The Move From Employee To Independent, Professional Cannapreneur
For some, working in the cannabis industry is a dream job — but the idea of working for someone else seems like a nightmare. Luckily for people who share these perspectives, the growing cannabis industry — and a little entrepreneurial spirit — can provide ample opportunity to pursue one’s ideal career path. Before I became […]
In The Black: Is It Worth Your While Switching From Black-Market Growing To Legal?
Black-market cannabis growing has been good to me and many other cultivators. Back in 1995, when I had just started growing weed in California’s famed Emerald Triangle, me and my grower buddies first heard medical marijuana activist Dennis Peron being interviewed on the radio about legalization. Growers had mixed feelings about legalization then, and we […]
CBD And Hemp Now Legal In The US — What Does This Mean For Marijuana?
President Donald Trump signed into law Thursday the $867 billion 2018 Farm Bill, which makes hemp farming legal in the US, while also including a provision to remove hemp from the Controlled Substances Act. “We have to take care of our farmers and our ranchers and we will take care of them,” said Trump at […]
