Humboldt County High-Five: 5 Fun Facts About HC
5 things to know about Humboldt County and its culture:
1) Big green in the Emerald Triangle
Northern California’s Humboldt County, along with neighboring Mendocino and Trinity counties, make up what’s known as the Emerald Triangle,...
High Finance: Cannabis Biz Accelerator Canopy Offers Budding Firms Big Bucks
What cannabis startup doesn't need $80,000? Well, now may be the time to get in line for a serious capital buzz by applying to cannabis accelerator Canopy's spring 2017 program. Accepted companies get $30,000...
Bloom Farms Keeps Giving Back – With Its Holiday Budtender Bash
The holidays came early to Oakland, California, in the form of a Budtender Bash.
Not only is Bloom Farms known for producing quality medical grade cannabis products, it has gained accolades for its considerable charitable...
Marijuana Use Rises Among Surprising Demographic
A recent study highlighted a significant rise in marijuana use for those above the age of 50.
Marijuana use is on the rise, but the increase is among a demographic that may surprise some. Marijuana...
Recreational Marijuana Officially Legal in Maine…Again
Opponents to the Yes on 1 campaign have conceded their challenge to Maine's recreational marijuana program.
On Election Day 2016, Maine voters narrowly approved Question 1, which legalized the adult use of recreational marijuana and...
McMarijuana: Over $1 Billion Sold in Colorado in 2016
The hits just keep on coming. And in a good way. CNN reports that Colorado has broken its own Rocky Mountain high record for marijuana sales, racking up $1 billion in legal regulated sales...
DEA Creates New Rules for Extracts and New Headaches for Marijuana Industry
This week, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) made an administrative move that is sending chills throughout the marijuana industry.
The DEA has created a Controlled Substances Code Number for “marihuana extract." Flower, hemp, and...
Putting the “Up” in Up There: Is Canada Going to Pot?
Yes, it looks like Canada is literally going to pot. While there's no truth to the rumor that the Canadian national anthem is changing from "O Canada" to "Oh Yeah! Canada," AP and CBS...
See the Winners and All the Pics From the Emerald Cup
The Emerald Cup, Northern California's premiere cannabis competition, crowns the jewels in over a dozen cannabis categories. A win can be a game-changer for farmers and producers. This year's Cup was held over the...
Marijuana as a Gateway Drug for Teens? Maybe Not
Marijuana use among teens has remained steady even as legal marijuana comes online in more states.
Medical marijuana has been legalized in 28 states, and eight states have legalized recreational use. With legal marijuana's availability...
