This information was provided by Danielle Guercio For older millennials, vivid memories of sneaking in Tamagotchi feedings during class without getting caught illustrates some of the first virtual bonds between consumer and life simulator interface. Showing responsibility for a intangible creature was something slightly addictive, engaging our caretaker instincts and melding … [Read more...] about Learning to Grow Virtual Weed Is As Easy As Downloading an App
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Dr. Robb
By Lucy Dagnillo, Greenlove Denver Dr. Robert Flanery has always had a passion for plants. While playing football at UC Davis, Robert studied Biology, gaining a reputation as the “ultimate flower nerd.” After graduating Robert decided to pursue a Ph.D. in Plant Biology at UC Davis with an emphasis in Environmental Horticulture, making him one of the only people in the … [Read more...] about Dr. Robb
You Light Up My Leaf
By Eric Danville Emerald Metrics Mixes Software and Hardware to Help You (and Your Business) Grow Some of the most enduring propaganda images from the 1980s-era War on Drugs come from grainy, almost psychedelic color footage, usually shot from a helicopter or airplane, showing a row of houses. Most of the buildings are dark, but one has the tell-tale glow of a large amount of … [Read more...] about You Light Up My Leaf
The Industry’s Hidden Star
By Sarah Bugden Software Canna-Tech Evolution Farming is an art, but it’s also a science. The same can be said for business, and that’s where technology comes into play in 2018’s cannabis industry. While the flower sells itself, tech helps business owners in all areas of the supply chain organize and streamline their processes. Technology is here to stay, and its impact on … [Read more...] about The Industry’s Hidden Star
New York State of Mind
Senator Diane Savino has represented the New York State Senate’s 23rd District since 2005. She is a New York City native, hailing from Queens, and is a staunch advocate for medical cannabis access. She sat down with The Emerald Magazine on a rainy Wednesday in Manhattan, at the MedMen Medical Cannabis dispensary on 5th Avenue, down the street from Bryant Park. MedMen’s … [Read more...] about New York State of Mind