Almost 80 years after industrial hemp became one of the most illegal substances in the United States to grow, handle and consume, prohibition sort of ended after the 2018 Farm Bill was signed into law. Ever since then the CBD industry has boomed and expectations are that the U.S. could eventually represent over 30% of the total global hemp industry. According to New Frontier … [Read more...] about Where is the CBD Industry Going?
Archives for July 2019
No Pipe, No Problem: Four Smoking Devices you can Make at Home
DIY Smoking Devices. Photo credit: Envato. You’re comfy in bed, you’ve got your nugs ground up and ready to go, you’re favorite Netflix show is already loaded on screen—when tragedy strikes—you’re all out of papers. We’ve all been there. Whether you’re trying to blow off some steam after a long day of work, or in the midst of an epic hangover, making it to your local smoke … [Read more...] about No Pipe, No Problem: Four Smoking Devices you can Make at Home
Make This Classic Americana Delight for the Fourth
After a hard half week’s work, you can always use a root beer float, and when there is weed involved, it's no holds barred one of the tastiest ways to unwind. Root beer floats are a classic carbonated beverage—originally only from the natural fermentation process— that has been pleasing patrons since the late 1890s, but root beer is even older than that. With its rich … [Read more...] about Make This Classic Americana Delight for the Fourth
What it Feels Like to Celebrate Independence Day When You’re Not American
No matter where we are from, holidays are appreciated everywhere. And July 4th in the USA is no different: you get to eat hamburgers and hot dogs, fire up the grill, tan, sip on beer, smoke weed, whatever it is you want to do, this day is here to accommodate. However, whether you are American or not, a patriotic holiday is always a complex issue: does celebrating the 4th mean … [Read more...] about What it Feels Like to Celebrate Independence Day When You’re Not American
Higher Learning: University of Maryland To Offer Nation’s First Masters In Cannabis Program
For those of you have always dreamt of turning your love for cannabis into a full-time career, you’re in luck. Although the flower’s federal illegality has forced training for medical-cannabis related jobs into the hands of sometimes seldom known, unaccredited sources, The University of Maryland has just legitimized “higher” education. Back in 2017, UMD’s School of Pharmacy … [Read more...] about Higher Learning: University of Maryland To Offer Nation’s First Masters In Cannabis Program