Medical marijuana farmer Tom Lauerman has dedicated his life to normalizing cannabis in the U.S. He went from being arrested at his medical collective in 1999, to working with the federal government today to establish the first ever national safety guidelines for the cannabis industry.

After 103 years of conditional prohibitions and almost two million arrests, California has joined the growing list of states to liberalize their statutes and permit adults to enjoy cannabis without a medical excuse. Now the hard work begins as the state legislature moves to establish precisely how the post-prohibition regulatory landscape will evolve. On November 8, fifty-six percent of California voters...

Before he was hired at Good Chemistry in April 2015, Cameron Mason, 30, worked the graveyard shift in the housekeeping department at Denver’s Colorado Convention Center, where a giant blue bear looks into the building. After eight years in the job, he segued to Good Chemistry by chance. “I was coming in to shop, and I was approached by the...

Oh, and beware the Trump. In the wake of legal marijuana's big 2016 election victory, California cannabis fans are asking, How soon is now? The unwelcome answer: Not for a while, apparently. Of course it was always going to take some time to establish a legal framework and retail structure for recreational cannabis, which is why 2017 was set aside as...

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, where a substantial chunk of California’s cannabis crop is grown. The average farmer-owner earns $100,000-plus per year. (Source: California Growers Association via SF Weekly.) 2) Botany...

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 for their team to attend a 16 week incubator program in Boulder, Colorado, with follow-on funding of $50,000 for the top company's in the program....

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 efforts. Bloom has delivered over 250,000 meals to California families in need. Over the weekend, Bloom gave back to California's marijuana industry as well. Bloom hosted...

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 use among teens (and high school students in particular) has remained steady despite newly legal states and has even dropped slightly among eighth graders. A recent...

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 mandated that Maine residents 21 and over can possess and purchase up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana. Retail stores and social clubs were also approved...