“We certify cannabis that is grown under the sun, in the soil of mother earth, without chemicals by fairly paid farmers.” — Sun+Earth This summer, Emerald is on a mission to learn more about Sun+Earth Certified cannabis. Join us each week as we interview certified growers and manufacturers across the United States. Casey Branham, co-founder of Oregon’s Phoenix Rising … [Read more...] about Sun+Earth Series: Phoenix Rising Farm
Archives for June 2020
Buzzboxx: Duke University Grad Develops a Classy and Universal Product to Store Joints
Julia Loni Turner, the creator of the cannabis accessories storage company—Nekktar— has created a new way for consumers to travel with their bud while keeping it safe and fresh—the Buzzboxx. The Buzzboxx is appealing to the eye and small enough to have on-hand while traveling or at home. The pocket-sized storage device is sleek and portable—it only … [Read more...] about Buzzboxx: Duke University Grad Develops a Classy and Universal Product to Store Joints
Emerald Compiles List of 100+ Black-Owned Cannabis Businesses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Emerald Media Group Info@TheEmeraldMagazine.com Emerald Compiles List of 100+ Black-Owned Cannabis Businesses Cannabis Media Group Works Toward Conscious Consumption NEW YORK—On Saturday, June 20th, The Emerald Media Group released its list of Black-owned companies in the cannabis industry. The list, titled Conscious Consumption: 100+ … [Read more...] about Emerald Compiles List of 100+ Black-Owned Cannabis Businesses
L.A. Proposes Large Changes to Social Equity Program
Written by Rita Thompson According to recent reports by Marijuana Businesses Daily, Los Angeles’s Department of Cannabis Regulation has proposed an, “immense overhaul of its marijuana business licensing structure and social equity program,” to the L.A. City Council. What is Social Equity, Anyway? The city of L.A. adopted the Social Equity Program in September … [Read more...] about L.A. Proposes Large Changes to Social Equity Program
Bernie Sanders and Cory Booker Call for Cannabis Legalization in Virtual Town Hall Meeting
Following the death of George Floyd by Minneapolis police, protests are sweeping the nation, pressuring national leaders and lawmakers into conversation around racial injustice and police reform. Amongst the array of much-needed reforms is the criminalization of cannabis that continues to disproportionately affect communities of color. U.S. Senators Cory Booker, D-NY, and … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders and Cory Booker Call for Cannabis Legalization in Virtual Town Hall Meeting