Yet again, states that are dragging behind when it comes to making medicinal and recreational marijuana accessible, have caused neighboring states to flourish. While medicinal
Tired of that regular swiss chocolate? A pilot program for adult use of cannabis in Switzerland may fix that soon(ish) with dustings of green, orange,
We’ve always known that there are medical benefits to using our favorite green herb. Still, the FDA has only approved it for medicinal use in
Today we are going to introduce you to the cultivation technique known as Korean Natural Farming (KNF), beginning with how one of it’s most vocal
After finally resolving a federal lawsuit accusing a sheriff’s officers of unjustly seizing $1.1 million in medical cannabis proceeds from two of its vehicles last
If you were to take a trip back in time to California circa 2018, you would find the recreational cannabis market at an all-time boom.
Two-month “BudforBlood” education campaign is meant to inspire a new generation to give blood; first 100 donors to submit proof of donation will receive a
Yet again, states that are dragging behind when it comes to making medicinal and
Tired of that regular swiss chocolate? A pilot program for adult use of cannabis
We’ve always known that there are medical benefits to using our favorite green herb.
Today we are going to introduce you to the cultivation technique known as Korean
After finally resolving a federal lawsuit accusing a sheriff’s officers of unjustly seizing $1.1
If you were to take a trip back in time to California circa 2018,
Two-month “BudforBlood” education campaign is meant to inspire a new generation to give blood;
After the May 10th deadline, more than 40 Mississippi cities and counties have opted
Activists in Colorado have gathered tens of thousands of signatures to put psychedelic reform
Currently 18 US states have legalized marijuana for adult-use recreational consumption, and a total
Revered in the California cannabis community for nearly two decades, the Emerald Cup is
One week ago today, California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed a temporary suspension of the
A recent initiative, Legal Missouri 2022 has seen an overwhelming response of support from
Patient Appreciation Days or PADs are coming back in a big way since restrictions
This is part two of a two-part recap, read part one HERE A few
Three cannabis trade associations in Oregon came together to create the overarching organization called
This Year The end of this year’s legislative session is fast approaching in the
With their new series Higher Learning, Beard Bros Pharms and Beard Bros Media are
With their new series Higher Learning, Beard Bros Pharms and Beard Bros Media are
Activists staged a demonstration outside the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) headquarters in Virginia earlier
Major food and beverage companies like Pepsi, General Mills, and Kellogg are asking Congress
May 13th, 2022 – The Woods dispensary opened its doors Friday afternoon, ushering in
This is part one of a two-part recap Ah, Palm Springs. A desert oasis
It appears that states which have legalized the use of cannabis have fewer reports
The FDA issued its first set of warnings to companies over the allegedly illegal
Since 2004, the Emerald Cup has celebrated the cannabis harvest with a friendly gathering
The inaugural Mendocino Craft Farmers Auction (MCFA) presented by the Mendocino Cannabis Alliance (MCA)
According to statistics from the Viridian Deal Tracker, private cannabis enterprises made up the
David Feder and investment group EPMMY will proceed to court with their lawsuit against
If you ask different cannabis consumers in California what is wrong with the regulated
In the wake of New York’s legalization of adult-use recreational cannabis, some hemp producers
A 44 percent year-on-year drop in cannabis-related sales was announced by Scotts Miracle-Gro, the
It’s no surprise that politicians engage in some shady business, and one of the
On April 30th, I had the honor of being invited out to the annual
Starbucks is surely a household name in the US, and we’ve all likely heard
Banking as a small cannabis business in the US is more than a matter
What’s a Hollywood awards show without a worldwide broadcast? The Academy Awards of Cannabis
The State of Illinois hit its second-highest sales record on recreational cannabis this past
Federal policy and regulations of the cannabis industry have been contentious and complicated since
Elon Musk is the owner of the American automotive and clean energy company, Tesla,
Upcoming cannabis votes and the usual political squabbles we have become so accustomed to
In what is just one more hit against small cannabis farmers in California, they
There is a stereotype of “stoners” that is slowly but surely being phased out.
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced that the New York Cannabis Control
The multi-stakeholder cannabis event aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is
Despite huge crowds showing pent-up anticipation from local citizens and consumers traveling from nearby
In a new report, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) claims as more cannabis is
A recent poll done by YouGov has revealed that most Americans believe cannabis to
Great news in the cannabis industry this week! On Tuesday, a Republican-led bill to
Things are moving in the right direction for therapeutic psychedelics in Hawaii! On Thursday,
The march of progress continues. The first recreational marijuana consumption lounge in New Mexico
Assembly Bill 2691 includes amendments to cannabis legislation that would allow the sale of
The Mexican Supreme Court ruled that the country’s prohibition on personal possession and cultivation
The DEA and their red tape… Where to begin? Once again, we will be
On April 9th, New York City Mayor, Eric Adams, spoke in front of the
A big shakeup is afoot in the European Union. When it comes to cannabis
Colombia, the land of coffee, arepas, Shakira, and Sophia Vergara. But among its many
As interest in psychedelic therapy for mental health issues continues to grow across the
The saga continues in the battle over the rights of hemp extractors versus the
Senator Chuck Schumer’s much-anticipated sweeping marijuana reform bill has once again been passed down
Amidst all the waiting, back and forth, and feet dragging regarding the legalities for
Breaking news! Marijuana can help alleviate symptoms of anxiety, sleep, chronic pain, and seizures.
Origins Council screens documentary ‘Lady Buds’ for industry association membership, state officials, public, and
Germany recently revealed plans to legalize adult recreational cannabis use. The national cannabis market
A new campaign in Los Angeles has filed a proposed ballot item in the
Things are moving quickly on the East Coast! While typically, the West Coast has
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The Senate Banking And Insurance Committee unanimously authorized a bipartisan banking protection bill in
Today we ask you to read and absorb this 4/20 update from Edwin Rubis,
Even though Recreational adult-use marijuana has been legal in New York State since 2019,
It looks like, come November, Maryland voters will finally get the chance to vote
A new campaign in Los Angeles has filed a proposed ballot item in the
A bill currently circulating in the California Legislature proposes that cannabis products be labeled
Veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) may have
Detroit’s City Council has, at long last, passed an ordinance that will allow the
It’s been seven years since registered medical marijuana patients in the state of Georgia
It pays to be neighbors with Texas. Go big, or go cross the border.
Houston-based Xylem Technologies is taking efficiency in manufacturing to a whole new level with
Earlier this week, a panel for the Maryland House of Delegates took up a
Do you run a cannabis-related Instagram account and have recently found out that your
It’s a great year for the unofficial cannabis holiday! Traditionally, 4/20 (April 20th) is
He’s the original OG. B Real, the lead vocalist of the seminal hip-hop group
In the 2019-2020 fiscal year, Health Canada seized nearly 40 tons of cannabis products
2021 was a record year in terms of federal marijuana prosecutions. A record that’s
Today is the day. The California Department of Cannabis Control’s Provisional License Timeline marks
Provisional Licensing Deadline Passes The California Department of Cannabis Control’s Provisional License Timeline marked
If the projections are believed, New Jersey’s legal recreational marijuana sales could generate a
College is all about preparing young adults to succeed by training them for jobs
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Owning a business in the cannabis industry is an exercise in patience, paperwork, and
Pharmaceutical cannabis has been legal in many US states since the late 90s and
PSYCHEDELICS ARE ALL SET TO POUNCE ON MENTAL HEALTH. BUT IF YOU DON’T HAVE
The Cannabis Trade in Europe vs Ukrainian War The war in Ukraine is not
US Representative Don Young (R-AK), the longest-running member of the US House of Representatives,
For many legal cannabis markets, high THC is king. In the search for greater
In the US, the cannabis industry has long grappled with a difficult dynamic, where
ONE THING THAT CONTINUALLY COMES UP IN THE NEW RESEARCH IS THAT PSYCHEDELICS HAVE
Even though California, as a whole, tends to produce more marijuana than its population
Is cannabis therapy the answer for the millions of Americans and other folks worldwide
When grassroots cannabis growers leave their fields unplanted rather than risk taxes on unsold
In the first days of the cannabis and hemp industries, there was a line
WILL PSYCHEDELICS CHANGE SOCIETY? Just like the hippies of old could never have imagined
Thanks to efforts from popular mainstream businesses like Dr. Bronner’s, psychedelics have found their
It turns out that the phrase “flying high” is literal for some folks who
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Despite the surge of the opioid epidemic, professional institutions, as well as the NCAA,
It’s the age-old story: in the marijuana space, Big Cannabis is still trying to
The ascendance of wellness has uncovered many different healing modalities previously and prematurely buried by fearful
Due to the fact that cannabis has yet to be legalized at the federal
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It’s been a long time coming, but legal marijuana is finally coming to New
Let’s Talk About 11-Hydroxy-THC Unlike any other cannabinoid we’ve written about so far, 11-hydroxy-THC
There has long been an issue over finding viable opioid addiction treatments that don’t
In a recent update to its username policy, the gaming and entertainment live-streaming website
A major priority of ours here at Beard Bros is to educate the consumer.
With medical cannabis offering benefits for physical, mental, and spiritual recovery, it is veterans
You may be asking, “What is THCP?” If so, you’re not alone. Simply put,
Call us old-fashioned, but it’s hard to beat the experience that properly grown cannabis
Shopping for products like coffee, wine, chocolate, or cannabis was always confusing. Like so
So you’re supporting only legally-owned dispensaries—perhaps even one that opened under a social equity
While the Simpsons writers have proven themselves right time and time again when it
When Alex Rogers, CEO and Founder of the International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) told
As the cannabis industry grows and evolves, it only makes sense that cryptocurrency and
What is CBC, or Cannabichromene? As one of the most prevalent of the minor
Wow, what a Superbowl! From kicking players off the field to investing $1million in
In 2018, Thailand became the first Southeast Asian country to legalize medical marijuana. Now,
It’s no secret that law enforcement and the cannabis industry have a tumultuous and
The Metaverse is a hot topic right now. In November, Facebook announced that they
With tax time just around the corner, many cannabis retailers are gearing up to
WHAT IS THCV? First detected and identified as a cannabinoid by Edward Gill in
While many new cannabis users are exploring the psychological, spiritual, and mood-stabilizing benefits of
Ridiculous taxes, labor shortages, and excess regulatory red tape…that’s really the only way to
Hash and NFTs – What’s an NFT? Hash Pizza NFT? – Jonathan Mintle, @Botanichemist (JM), Sultan of Solventless Sculpting and consultant talks hash, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and legacy culture with Alex Popoff (AP).
Packaging is one of the most significant costs faced in the cannabis industry. Complying
A modern psychedelic revolution is underway. Interest in the potential entheogens such as psilocybin,
WHAT IS THCA? Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid (C22H30O4) or THCA, is the prodrug of the famed
Psychedelics – Magic Mushrooms are turning out to be quite magical, after all! At
When you think about cannabis cultivation in Europe, which country do you think of
Cannabis farmers in California are facing unprecedented challenges these days. From overbearing regulation and
When it comes to customer engagement, a rising tide lifts all ships. For the
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Partnership with CampNova direct-to-consumer cannabis platform provides premium cannabis products and NFTs in California
The European nation of France is looking to legalize cannabis: – Cannabis isn’t as
He will also tell you a story about an elevator and seeing dead people,
Momentum is everything when it comes to legalizing the US cannabis markets. A few
With each passing year, the cannabis industry grows larger, as does the number of
Chances are if you’ve been going around the internet, you’ve probably heard talk about
Advocacy Newsflash: Weed still isn’t legal in California. It has been decriminalized for consumers
Psilocybin has been in the news quite a bit lately, but it’s not the
Mississippi Drags Its Feet on Medical Program: As of May 2021, medical cannabis–marijuana available
For those new to cannabis or looking for a twist, extracts are quickly becoming
When you buy a bottle of lemonade for $3, you receive a receipt, tax,
WHAT IS CBN? Just like the plant where it all began for us, WE
If you’re a small business in the cannabis industry, then you know how important
While America tiptoes around the issue of nationwide cannabis legalization with a handful of
Sleep is something that is essential to good health, but sometimes it is hard
Suppose we had to pick our uppers and downers. In that case, it’s pretty
Last year we wrote that 2021 Will Be the Year of the Terpene and,
Nice guys are done with finishing last—at least that was the sentiment shared by
Observers have long noted that the issue of cannabis legalization does not rest on
You know when you get high-THC products and the weirdest stuff starts running through
There was a time where screening and testing of medical and recreational marijuana products
Purple Kush- There are so many strains of cannabis out there, and new ones
On a November 3rd, 2020 Arizona General Election ballot, Proposition 207, which allowed for
With the added weight provided by the past two years, which has collectively changed
Humulene: What It Is, What It Tastes Like and Where to Find It Also
For generations, certain names have been co-opted by segments of society and used to
It’s possible that if you’ve ever checked out your grandmother’s medicine box, she may
We don’t often think of our neighbors up north in Canada. We know it’s
WHAT IS OCIMENE? Yet another fragrant terpene, this acyclic monoterpene is a relative rarity
Great Weed at Reasonable Prices Without All the Extra Fluff What do you get
Social media is a blessing and a curse for any business, but more so
It is no secret that one of the biggest challenges facing California cannabis farmers
The holiday shopping season is in full swing. Find something for every cannabis fan
What are Nerolidol Terpenes? The terpene (pronounced with the stress on the first syllable)
Legacy Cannabis Producing Regions Join Forces to Become California’s Largest Cannabis Advocacy Organization Humboldt
The Sweetleaf Collective, California‘s Oldest Cannabis Brand And Compassion Program, Celebrates Their 25th Anniversary
Like any system fighting corruption, delays, changes, and deadline upending often affect only those
Have you ever been given zero direction on a project just to find out
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One More Casualty From “The War on Drugs” By Edwin Rubis Currently serving a
Connecticut might be New York’s sleepier neighbor, but the Empire State might just find
Has the seemingly never-ending pandemic got you down? Does all the crazy media coverage
D-linalool is a monoterpenoid alcohol, found in at least 200 plants, including lavender, pine
The U.S. International Trade Commission is moving forward on plans to examine and investigate
Hey, you. Yeah, you. Did you scoop your weekend pass for the Emerald Cup
How Corporate Cannabis Uses the Dirtiest Plays in Politics to Shut Out Legacy Operators
WHAT IS LIMONENE? Yet another sweet-smelling monoterpene, limonene is again omnipresent within the cannabis
More than 120,000 veterans have died by suicide since September 11th, 2001. For every
When a handful of minds came together, the United States was the first country
When you have a problem with an intruder, you call the police. But when
When Prop 64 was passed in California in 2016, it was done against the
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“Money isn’t the medicine.” – Alex De La Campa
Ryan Miller and Alex De La Campa of Operation EVAC (Education Veterans About Cannabis) joined Brian Chaplin, CEO and Founder at Medicine Box to share experiences and stories regarding plant medicine and veterans.
The cannabis industry is a boys’ club. And while there have always been plenty
Question: Do you know your terpenes? Responsible for a lot of the aroma and
Get to know “legacy” operators and their points of view, some anonymous, some public, regarding their experiences in the traditional, or legacy cannabis markets. This edition features Dustin Hoxworth (“DH”) of Atlanta, Georgia. Dustin’s shares his thoughts on corporate cannabis and stories about the highs and lows from the traditional market. He and his friend were robbed at gunpoint, and witnessed many of the harms of the war on drugs first and secondhand. Dustin’s father and much of his family were veterans who found relief from PTSD through using cannabis.
Finally. It took a while, but thanks to the crew over at Alive
GOING HARD AGAINST THE GRAIN By Edwin Rubis Currently serving a 40-year federal sentence
Oldtimer1 (Ot1) is a lifelong collector, grower, breeder, and preservationist of cannabis genetics from
In an announcement earlier this year that seems to have flown under the radar
Another celebrity brand has hit the market, and this time it’s Peaches crooner, Justin
Dear Custy, that “top shelf” indoor you just bought was grown in a greenhouse.
Last week I wrote: Can “Corporate” Cannabis Coexist with “Legacy,” or “Traditional” Cannabis? (Part I)
Let’s take a trip down memory lane. Back around a decade ago to the
Last week Vice ran a headline that read: Psychedelics Are a Billion-Dollar Business, and
Corporate Cannabis generally holds a negative connotation depending on who you ask.
And, they most likely deserve it.
Many industry insiders and veterans feel Corporate Cannabis Multi State Operators (MSOs) are driven by profit— above all else.
Cruising around the Hall of Flowers event this week in Santa Rosa, it’s been
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Welcome to a Beard Bros Pharms exclusive interview with Native Veteran, a Native American and Veteran owned licensed Cannabis Cultivator in Grove, Oklahoma.
Caleb Neal, owner and head grower at Native Veteran, sat down to talk about cannabis, veterans, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and cultivation methods at local dispensary Joe’s Herb Cabinet in Oklahoma City, OK.
Here’s a hint: The Legal (i.e. Taxed & Regulated) Market better hope so, because
Corporate cannabis is setting a standard in Carpenteria that most old school growers and
Who knew Oklahoma is one of the most free-market and patient-friendly cannabis programs in the nation,
Baroni. The name itself evokes an air of class and quality and for those
A Glimpse Into the Belly of the Beast By Edwin Rubis Currently serving a
Yo… what you know about turtles? You ever heard of the World Turtle? Nah…
Kenneth Morrow aka K of Trichome Technologies is a prolific author and innovator who
It was the best of times… it was the worst of times… That was
After riding high for three years on the West Coast Weed Tour, Respect My
With deep roots in the formative days of medical cannabis markets, at Beard Bros
Every good toke of weed you have ever enjoyed began as the right genetics
Adam Dunn is an American cannabis breeder who co-founded the T.H. Seeds. In the
As more regulated cannabis markets mature across the country, one recurring clash between the
Father’s Day in the Slammer By Edwin Rubis Currently serving a 40-year federal sentence
In taxed and regulated cannabis markets there is always talk about the supply chain,
Shantibaba (Scott Blakey) is an Australian cannabis breeder. Shanti has traveled around the world
Well, fam, I gotta say I am getting pretty damn sick and tired of
On Tuesday, the California Senate passed a bill to decriminalize psychedelics possession and social
Simon Smit is a Dutch cannabis breeder who co-founded Cerebral Seeds before founding his
Delta-8 THC continues to make headlines for all the wrong reasons and that alone
Dutch Passion, founded in 1987 by Henk van Dalen, is another in the first
Anyone who suffers from migraine headaches knows just how debilitating they can be but
DJ Short is an American cannabis breeder. Since the late 1970s DJ has been
Ben Dronkers is a Dutch cannabis grower, breeder, and businessman who in 1985 founded
Candy giant WM Wrigley Jr. Company (“Wrigley”) filed lawsuits in Illinois and California federal
In 1985, Karel Schelfhout founded the Super Sativa Seed Club (SSSC). In the late
Nevil Schoenmakers (1956-2019) was an Australian cannabis breeder of Dutch heritage. Nevil helped to
Wernard Bruining is, in many ways, the founder of the Dutch cannabis scene. Wernard
The Pacific Northwest in the 1970s-1980s emerged as the epicenter for indoor cultivation and
Mel Frank is the pen name of the author, photographer, grower, breeder, and
California’s Prop 65 reveals the depth of unawareness that most lawmakers and government officials
The introduction of Skunk No.1 into the global marketplace is just the beginning of
Over the last few months on my IG @sungrownmidz, I have been posting profiles
In the midst of the shitshow of U.S. politics at the end of last
The good ol’ days… the good ol’ days… everybody wants to go back to
As rapidly as the cannabis reform movement has grown, and as influential as it
With no homegrow rights, watered-down-social equity provisions, and a complete disregard for criminal justice
In 1995, world-renowned Israeli researcher Dr. Raphael Mechoulam and associates published a paper titled
When you dive into the history of the concept of social equity, you find
The rapid rise in both mainstream acceptance and legislative reform that cannabis has earned
As an embattled and deeply divided nation looked to turn the page on the
You know that old saying “Guns don’t kill people, people kill people”? Well, like
Well, this week was the week that a growing list of “Blue Check” users
We have written about it time and time again, but if you are still
December 4th, Two Thousand and Twenty, a date that will live in infamy… at
The War on Drugs didn’t end in 2020, but the rations are running dry
Though it has devolved over the years into more of a Disneyfied Hallmark holiday,
We have come a long way since the days of poorly purged, crumbly, spark-shooting
As the reindeer took a break along the cliffs of the Pembrokeshire Coast National
If you look at grow lights, or hash, or even most of the weed
Last month, voters in Oregon passed Measure 109 which will establish the nation’s first
With the recent decision by voters in Oregon to decriminalize the possession of all
“The truth of the matter is, there’s not nearly been enough evidence that has
Well, the election came and went this year and unlike what many woke folks
Cannabis is woven into the cultural fabric of California generally and the Los Angeles
In response to the so-called “War on Drugs”, the late, great Bill Hicks once
Do you have a morning routine? Maybe a cup of coffee, or a freshly
If you enjoy consuming cannabis with even a hint of freedom or lack of
The changing of the seasons has typically marked the culmination of the annual outdoor
National Expungement Week 2020 (NEW) will take place from September 19th through the 26th
Vaporizing – or vaping – has exploded in both popularity and notoriety over the
Several years ago, a dude who looks a lot like me picked up a
In a typical year, the federally funded Small Business Administration (SBA) doles out an
I was out driving around delivering joints the other day, as a person does.
When Election Day arrives in November, it will mark the 4th anniversary of the
If you were to give the regulated recreational cannabis industry in California a letter
We’re not going to pretend to be experts on respiratory diseases – especially ones that the respiratory disease experts apparently still know next to nothing about – but we do know a thing or two about cannabis so our fuse is burning pretty short with politicians from both parties who not only refuse to embrace or accept cannabis reform, but who continue to peddle lies in the hope of preventing it from happening.
At the end of the day, what is influence, really?
By definition, it means to make someone consider a thought that they may not have considered otherwise.
Notice, there is no mention of coupon codes or sales or profits in that definition. So, perhaps our veteran advocates aren’t actually redefining the word influencer but reminding us of what it means to begin with.
The story of Sean Worsley – a US Army vet now serving time in prison for possessing legally prescribed and obtained medical marijuana – is a tragic one. It is brought full circle in this tremendously powerful and personal take on the subject from Beard Bros. Pharms media contributor, US Army Iraq War veteran, and co-founder of Veterans Cannabis Coalition Eric Goepel.
Getting to the top of this market, as it is currently set up, typically costs way more money than it makes with the idea that someday down the road it will become profitable. High Times does have plenty of experience in that sort of upside-down bookkeeping, but how long can that last?
We like to smoke indoor weed because we grow indoor weed. We learned to grow weed inside because where we come from, getting caught growing it would likely lead to a double-digit prison sentence and so it was easier to hide under a roof than under the sun. Odds are high that your first crop (or three) might not live up to your own level of expectations for Strength, Aroma/Appeal, Flavor, or Effect regardless of whether you decked out a grow room or reconnected with nature. It is a learning process. It is farming. It is work. It is worth it.
In 2019, California cannabis testing lab Cannalysis was raking in investor capital, making headlines and rapidly expanding. While this may be a usable playbook in many other markets, it has proven to be a gamble when it comes to this particular industry and now the lawyers are involved. Cannabis lab testing is commonly considered to be pretty clean work, but these are some dirty allegations.
There is no feeling quite like sparking up a joint full of flowers you took from seed to sesh. We also know that our favorite indoor farmers are pretty much a 50/50 blend of ‘salt’ and ‘organic’ and once that weed is on the table, nobody is worried about where the NPK came from. Whichever method you choose, try to find a genetically strong cultivar, then learn its language harvest after harvest. Put in the work, never cut corners, and you will be rewarded with a gift that truly does keep on giving.
Cultivar or strain names play a unique role in cannabis culture and the true lineage should be preserved, in our opinion.
“O, what a tangled web we weave when first we practise to deceive!”
– Sir Walter Scott
As this presidential campaign begins to heat up and protests continue to rage, you can be certain that the issue of defunding the police will be twisted, spun, and spit out sideways by most of the candidates and pundits discussing it.
Defund the police.
Collectively, we can do better.
Now, more than ever, we need your help to set Michael Thompson free. We are asking that you call and request that the parole board and Governor Whitmer’s office expedite Thompson’s request for clemency. We cannot allow a cannabis sentence to become a death sentence for Michael. Make your voice heard and let’s FREE MICHAEL THOMPSON NOW!
The entire point of third-party lab testing is quality control. Any lab that can point to a full ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for all services that they offer demonstrates that their own level of quality control is on point. It demonstrates that even though the state doesn’t require them to employ sensible standard operating procedures, they take it upon themselves to do so anyway. That attention to detail will absolutely carry over to the accuracy of the test results of your product and if you do things right, that’s all you should ever ask a lab to provide.
Regardless of what that dude who your friend sort of knows might be charging for an 8th of “magic mushrooms”, you can realistically see yields of your own homegrown version that might cost you 50-100x on the street compared to what you spent in cultivation costs. Again, once re-sterilized, almost everything you invested in is being reused over and over saving you money, time, and peace of mind.
As advocates ourselves, we feel so fortunate to call Weldon Angelos a friend and a colleague, and so fortunate to have him out and on the streets and on our side in this movement.
A quick glance at Weedmaps shows over a dozen licensed cannabis dispensaries serving Modesto right now while Scarmazzo sits in prison for doing the same. Even if he did have the Feds press him these days, the sentencing would be much, much less harsh and the 12+ years he has already served would more than cover that.
Beard Bros. Pharms guest contributor and Oregon’s own bearded wonder, the one and only Dick Fitts reports that the weed scene across the state is operating in full force and today he is back with another heady flower review. Let’s take a peek at what he’s been puffin’ on.
Craig Cesal was approved to be released from prison due to his compromised health and the unsafe conditions at FCI Terre Haute, but then the warden himself stepped in and denied the transfer due to what he saw as insubordination every time Craig filed a complaint against prison staff. Pissed off yet? Read the rest…
The initial investment is a smart one for you and for the environment. The money you save each month while you are growing will surely be welcomed by you, but will likely pale in comparison to how much money you will save by smoking weed you grew yourself instead of getting custied by someone who beat you to it. If five harvests of your own nuclear-grade homegrown every year sounds appealing to you, consider building your budget, and your grow, around the latest in LED lighting.
SLX makes the claim that their innovative non-stick design features a high-grade non-toxic ceramic coating that never degrades, scratches, or chips from normal use. Even if you somehow managed to break some off into your herb, it is anti-flammable and will never burn, melt, or off-gas under your lighter flame. On the surface (pun absolutely intended!), that sounded like exactly what we were looking for. The catch was, and always is, we are going to give an HONEST review, whether the manufacturer likes it or not. To their credit, the crew at SLX accepted the challenge and here is what we learned.
Location, they say, is everything, and The Atrium is not only easy to find but its large parking lot and their current curbside pickup option makes it easy once you arrive. The whole point of the ‘cannabis dispensary’ is to make access and choice convenient for the customer and The Atrium is always a fun and easy trip into the valley for some fire.
Obviously, these laws are subject to change and, obviously, Beard Bros. Pharms is NOT a legal adviser. Information contained in this website is intended as general educational information only. Let us know if you plan to harvest your own cannabis in 2020, and what the law looks like in your neck of the woods.
Curbside cannabis sales are likely gaining in popularity for a lot of reasons, not the least of which being that most of us bought weed that way for a decade or more before we walked into our first dispensary. For every customer that is impressed with multiple digital flatscreen menus or wants or needs to be educated by a budtender, there are 10 more that just want what they want as quickly and as affordably as possible. The continued success of the “traditional” street market is a testament to that.
If your business plan for building a large scale grow in the past two years was to hire the cheapest grower you could find and then walk around MJBizCon with them checking items off of your shopping list, odds are that your operation is on the brink by now and you are not alone.
Maybe I have too much time on my hands for thinking these days, and maybe the writer in me has too much appreciation for vocabulary, but every time I read or hear the word “essential” being tacked onto cannabis, I’m reminded of the famous line from the film The Princess Bride – “You keep using that word… I do not think it means what you think it means.”
Something as natural as water has been branded and bottled for mass consumption for years but now in times of strife, the store shelves are empty and the stuff coming out of the tap is nasty. So before we package another part of nature maybe we ought to ask if we need to, or if we are even supposed to.
While it is true that Prop 64 dictated that burdensome taxes still be applied even to cannabis produced specifically for compassionate donations, grassroots activists refused to take that as a final answer. Even though the state’s former governor, Jerry Brown, vetoed a bill on his way out the door in 2018 that would have eliminated these taxes on such products, tireless advocates persisted, and nearly identical legislation was signed by Gov. Newsom in 2019.
Do not get it twisted, we aren’t saying that there is no such thing as a ‘new cannabis user’, or that they should be ignored by the market, but counting on them to carry this crippled industry is foolish. There need to be options and education for all consumers, but as we are seeing play out in real-time here in Cali, banking on the phantom new cannabis user is a surefire way to kill a new cannabis brand.
Duck is back to talk about the elephant in the room. As he astutely points out in this much-needed piece, the roots of racism run deep in cannabis history, as they do in the history of soy, or corn, or other agricultural commodities. TOne big difference with weed, though, is that soy and corn busts didn’t upend communities of color for decades. The other big difference with weed is that WE have an opportunity to make right was has gone so wrong for so long.
It goes without saying that anyone who has stepped up to the torch within the past ten years owes a massive amount of gratitude to the OGs who literally blazed the trail through those darker days but so do the rest of us in the cannabis culture who continue to marvel at, and smoke from, the most amazing functional art the world has ever seen.
There are a lot of counterculture media outlets today, but we cannot think of another one that literally uses the founders’ faces as its logo the way we do here at Beard Bros. Pharms. As such, no matter where we go, we are instantly recognized in person as ‘those dudes that grow fire weed and deliver top-shelf cannabis news’.
This leads to daily conversations with our most engaged and informed peers about the topics currently shaping our culture and for many years, those conversations were centered on cannabis.
Lately, however, no matter where we go, the topic is turning more and more to a different plant medicine – psilocybin. The undeniable uptick in the public’s curiosity about this age-old, all-natural, ultimately safe & potentially healing mushroom-based therapy just so happens to coincide with a peaking of our own exploration into the subject and, so far, what we are learning is life-changing so we want to share it with you.
The one and only Duck Fritts is back with another awesome adventure about the hit & miss hemp industry rooted in truth and extracted for highly refined LOLs
A study published late last year in the peer-reviewed Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis shockingly revealed that 72% of random blood samples tested by a research team from Oklahoma State University contained traces of Xanax. Now, admittedly, the sample size was small and limited in its scope as it was not the purpose of the research to shine a light on America’s pill problem… but there is a problem.
Too many people who may be able to find real benefits from legit CBD products are instead walking blindly into the market with no advice, no education, and no clue on how to separate the snake oil from the CBD. We have friends and family asking us all the time for recommendations specifically for hemp-derived CBD but we’ve never had any place to confidently point them… until now.
Regenerative farming.
Research-driven, quality-controlled manufacturing.
High-grade products that work.
Compassion based community outreach.
Jeez… is this a hemp CBD company or an old school cannabis company?
That’s the beautiful part, Circle Labs is both.
There is a flood coming and it is going to last way more than 40 days and 40 nights. Before you start filling sandbags and stockpiling canned goods, though, be aware that the flood we are talking about has nothing to do with water or the weather. No, we are talking about a flood of boofy midgrade weed cultivated on a massive scale by investor-backed BizCon bois who wouldn’t recognize cannabis culture if they tripped over it.
Clearly, we here at Beard Bros. respect those that are willing to ride the edge to get a message across. Hell, that’s our SOP. The top meme makers in the game certainly don’t do it to make friends, and any one of them worth following is sure to make any one of us cringe from time to time, but that’s comedy. That’s the edge.
This shit is simple – as long as the state has even one weed dollar in their wallet and has yet to expunge EVERY SINGLE low-level cannabis crime from every resident’s record, they are the damn criminals. The way we see it, they are taxing the plant just enough to keep the vast majority of the industry short of financial freedom and to keep prices just high enough that the prohibitionists still in power can hang their hat on the false pretense of “deterrence”. The truth is, they can do without our billion dollars a year as long as no potheads make a million dollars a year.
A new study just published in the scientific journal Neuron has found a demonstrable method of manipulating certain molecules naturally present in the human body (dully named 2-AG) in a manner that could allow them to ‘roadblock’ the neural highway along which a potential anxiety attack would travel to fruition. These 2-AG molecules interact with receptors in the human brain that we refer to as the endocannabinoid system (ECS), that essential network found within all of us that your family doctor has probably never heard of.
If only nature provided a plant that grows like a weed and is chock full of hundreds of ECS-conducive cannabinoids…
“There is no SOP for culture” -Bill Levers, Beard Bros. Pharms
The regulation and taxation of recreational adult-use cannabis in California has, by nearly all metrics, failed to live up to its potential so far. Instead, it almost instantly devolved into a breeding ground for political and police corruption, as well as a pit of quicksand for those hoping to cash in quick, and a frustrating clusterfuck for those of us who know damn well how to produce and sell high-quality cannabis if only the state would get out of the way.
Among the many systemic flaws of Prop 64 has been, from the jump, its vague language on crucial aspects of the new law, leaving room for wildly conflicting interpretations between the state, local municipalities, and applicants or licensees.
I made a post the other week and it got quite the response. I wasn’t expecting so many people to react, but I guess I struck a nerve. For some, it was a bad zing like hitting your funny bone. Others said it was a jolt of inspiration. So I suppose it’s worth expounding upon my initial premise, which is that the Chads are screwed and the culture side of the cannabis industry is going to kick their ass.
The culture matters. In fact, it’s essential to your success. Some companies, like MedMen, just ignore it. Others, like Lowell, fabricate it. Neither one will cut it. It is way past time to get the people who planted the proverbial seeds for legal weed in on the harvest.
With MJ BizCon in full swing this week the global cannabis market will converge on Sin City to make a gameplan for 2020 and the years to come. But beyond the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip, the Nevada cannabis industry can get pretty dark.
The holidays can be full of highs and lows but if you’re like us, they’re always better with some cannabis. Join our worldly guest contributor Sharon Letts for some sage wisdom about how to balance your tolerance for both weed and family as we wind down the decade.
Matt Machado’s unique ability to walk the line between the often contentious and confusing cannabis landscape and the often contentious and confusing political one makes him a valuable asset to anyone looking to build their own legacy in California cannabis.
In 2016, there were more than 14,000 certified organic food farmers here in America, up a whopping 58% from 2011. California cannabis can follow this same model but the barriers to entering the industry must be lowered and the incentive to grow environmentally responsible, high quality, organic craft cannabis must be higher than it currently is. As for the rest of the country, we should really be careful what we wish for when we discuss federal cannabis legalization.
Clearly, the unregulated market in California is draining the potential of the regulated one, but it is the very taxes and regulations that differentiate them that provide that unregulated market with such a distinct advantage. We have no doubt that if we could get accurate totals on the unregulated cannabis sales in each state, Cali would shine as it should, but instead those stats stay in the shadows.
The state has done little or nothing to instill confidence in either the folks who have taken the enormous risk to enter the regulated market or the folks on the outside looking in. In a recent interview, California Bureau of Cannabis Control Chief Lori Ajax admitted that there are no “short-term fixes” for the hamstrung industry. How do you fix something that becomes more broken by the day?
If you have ever driven with Bill it might surprise you to learn that most cannabis users tend to actually slow down after a toke or two 😉 but according to some half-baked research released earlier this month, when cannabis users drive slower and steer straighter than average motorists, that’s somehow a problem.
There are many reasons why we think that wholesale prices for cannabis will continue trending upward well into 2020. Is this a good thing? Well, that probably depends on who you ask. Growers making more money is a good thing. But what if it comes with higher risk as well? Consumers are already shunning dispensaries due to high retail prices, so those can’t really go higher to make up for the higher wholesale prices, which is cool but it could cut into the margins of the dispensaries. $100 wholesale pounds sound like a surefire way to keep any discerning cannabis consumer far, far away from any regulated outlet. Lower the taxes at all links along the supply chain and lower the costly barriers of entry that currently keep so many legacy operators from entering the industry and maybe, just maybe, Cali can begin to live up to its potential as the largest legal cannabis marketplace on the planet.
With a 44% increase in the weed workforce between 2018-2019, legal cannabis is by far the fastest-growing job sector in the U.S. These numbers will only get higher in coming years as more Americans look to do the same. As Bushwick Bill from Death Row taught us: There are three types of people in the world; those who don’t know what happened, those who won’t know what happened, and people like us from the streets that MAKE THINGS HAPPEN… which one are you?
With cannabis reform sweeping the nation we are beginning to see more and more famous retired athletes begin to speak out about the many benefits of the plant. There are plenty of examples, though, of top tier athletes using cannabis during the height of their careers, including some who are considered to be the Greatest Of All Time in their particular sport. Clearly it’s time for professional sports leagues and organizations from the PGA to the UFC to stop penalizing high-level athletes who choose to legally consume cannabis.
According to a survey conducted earlier this year by the National Safety Council, they claim that 81% of employers have concerns about the negative impact of cannabis use in their workplace. Good news! Here’s your simple solution. Judge the employee on their punctuality and work ethic, their ability to complete the task at hand, and their compliance with company policies – PERIOD.
Governor Newsom took office riding a wave of support from cannabis consumers convinced that he would make right what Prop 64 got so terribly wrong. His track record on the issue has not been perfect so far, but this week’s flurry of signatures on successful cannabis legislation should show that the fight is not over yet and although he may not be the most reliable ally, he is certainly not the enemy. The battle begins anew the second week of January with the state’s next legislative session.
Emerald Frost is the epitome of the small-batch high-quality Oregon cannabis cultivator, known for kicking out consistent crops of some of the state’s finest flowers. Dick Fitts is the epitome of the impassioned cannabis lover/reviewer who kicks out a consistently dank take on the very best that Oregon has to offer. Get the full scoop from seed to smoke only at Beard Bros. Pharms!
At Beard Bros. Pharms, we’re thinking of our friends up north, sending positive vibes, and hoping that you all have a Plan A, B & C to deal with the fuckery of PG&E.
We were somewhere around Brawley on the edge of the Anza-Borrego desert when we hit the GPS coordinates we had been given by our contacts. After a brief greeting, they motioned toward what appeared to be a real life oasis in the distance, a glimmering emerald gem throbbing in the rising heat of the extended summer we enjoyed in Southern California. We followed them down a winding dirt track, our tires digging into the desert sand, happy to be riding in a 4×4 pickup truck. Our escorts wove us through security checkpoints and thousands of acres of varying forms of perfectly partitioned agriculture on route to our ultimate destination. A seemingly endless forest of 10-15ft tall flowering hemp plants awaited our arrival…
As more and more farmers convert acreage to hemp cultivation, the tension continues to rise between them and any neighbors who happen to be growing cannabis either outdoors or in a greenhouse as the risk of cross-pollination threatens to spoil entire crops of cannabis that rely on female plants for flowering and a proper harvest.
Massachusetts has the rare distinction of being the first state to ban cannabis back in 1911 as well as being the first state on the eastern seaboard to create a legal recreational cannabis market. It may have taken them over a century to come around but they are predicted to haul in up to a half a billion in cannabis sales this year. It is certainly no pipe dream to figure on that number doubling once home delivery and social consumption become a reality. By 2021 cannabis sales in the state are predicted to account for 6.7% of TOTAL cannabis sales in the U.S. Yeah, boy… Beard Bros. Boston has a pretty sweet ring to it and we definitely know a thing or two about growing green monstahs!
For years, vape lovers were blowing dragon-like clouds, dabbers were dropping 1g globs on red hot nails, and pre-filled THC-rich vape carts rapidly outpaced all other forms of consumption especially among people new to cannabis. No epidemics, no press conferences, and no mysterious illnesses or deaths. So why now? It’s pretty remarkable that with a decade or more of public guinea pigging of these mostly self-regulated products, all of this headline-grabbing drama has gone down in the matter of less than a month.
How do you define the term “Wake and Bake”? To me, a person woke and boke if they partook in a substantial amount of marijuana before they took on their first major task for the day. I feel that leaves room for the countless situations that us weed lovers may find ourselves in each morning. But if you ask 20 million people, you might get 20 million answers! One thing we can all agree on, however, is that the Reefer Madness rhetoric surrounding the art of the wake and bake is tired and needs to be put to rest once and for all. Start your day with this ode to the ritual as we make the case for the old fashioned wake n’ bake
Yerba Buena is an award-winning Oregon cannabis cultivator of organically-grown flower that offers a consistently beautiful, clean, effective, and delicious experience. Dick Fitts is an ebullient cannabis reviewer who offers a consistently unique, high-larious, and informative take on the top shelf options that Oregon has to offer. Find a comfortable seat, somebody gave our boy a nuclear-grade Sativa and Dick Fitts goes full Dick Fitts in this one!
Solventless Hash Oil – aka Rosin – has been something that avid hash makers have dabbled with for years but it wasn’t until recent years that terp hunters took the tech to the next level. What is cannabis rosin? How did it originate? And what will the future hold for it? These questions and more are answered in this installment of Beard Bros. High History: Hashing Out the Origins of Rosin Tech
Daaaamn, Dick Fitts! Back at it again with the White Russian review! Join our intrepid Oregonian cannasseur for his first Beard Bros. Strain Review showcasing some stunning nugs from one of the PNWs finest cultivators – High Noon Cult. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this peek at this old school cross of (White Widow x AK-47)
We are calling on everyone in our vast network who shares our commitment to equal access, social equity, and working to make right what has been so wrong for so long. Our loud support for the MORE Act can begin to correct the historical and continued injustices concerning our cannabis laws that have disproportionately impacted cannabis consumers, forgotten communities, and particularly, people of color.
There are dozens of valid reasons why we need to legalize cannabis federally. We are proud to know and support some of the most influential cannabis advocates who are fighting every day to make sure that those reasons get satisfied by an eventual, inevitable effort to legalize weed nationwide. Rushing that process now, after so much time and effort has been put into it, could be catastrophic for the cannabis culture as we know it. The last thing we need is a 50-state version of Prop 64. . . or worse.
The one and only Dick Fitts is back with another heady and hilarious take on exactly what it takes to wade through a sea of wet hay, midzotics, and straight up boof in his intrepid quest to find nuggets worthy of the effort,
Join us for this multipart series from globetrotting cannabis advocate and guest contributor Sharon Letts for her first-hand insight from days gone by in the Emerald Triangle in Northern California. Part 1 looks at the life and legacy of Lawrence Ringo, the man behind many of the CBD-rich cultivars in circulation today.
Perhaps a new plank to add to cannabis reform moving forward is mandatory continuing education for law enforcement about the cannabis plant itself, the actual research behind it, and of course the local laws that govern it. The thin blue line between ignorance and corruption is not sustainable in a society moving so rapidly toward total cannabis reform.
The truth is, there is no simple answer for this issue but it really is not as big of a problem as the average American thinks it is. We do know that the answer is not more arrests. It is still just about a plant and some freedom and even in the midst of historic cannabis reform from coast to coast, our country still averages one weed arrest every 48 seconds. A vicious cycle that is certainly not in line with the inevitable future of cannabis in this country. But cops don’t care about yesterday or tomorrow, only who they can nail right now, and right now cannabis users are still not safe.
There is really not much to say in opposition to SB 627 if you are an advocate of cannabis and its many healing capabilities. . . BUT, the amount of support that a bill like this can generate among our lawmakers to protect and empower the veterinarians in our society while those same politicians continue to neglect and discourage that same safe access to cannabis for the military veterans in our society is unacceptable. The fact that a 21 year old will be able to walk into a pet store and purchase THC-infused treats for a pet but a 21-year old military vet is not afforded those same rights for their own well-being is embarrassing.
Though we are on an inevitable course toward nationwide cannabis legalization, what will it look like? Will we still find ways to arrest hundreds of thousands of people each year for it? Will we still see National Guard helicopters thundering through the most rural regions of the Emerald Triangle? The sad truth is, as long as these capitalist companies are able to pour millions of dollars into national politics each year just by foraging the spare change out of their sofas, we are bound to see dimebag busts continue to be about as far as most cops are willing to go to protect and serve.
A warm Beard Bros. Pharms welcome to our new contributor, Oregon’s own Dick Fitts. If you are not familiar with this dude’s background well just … ok maybe don’t google that name but let’s just say this multi-talented fella has been around the plant for quite some time and he certainly knows a thing or two about a thing or two. We are stoked he is down to share his personal insights with all of us with a unique edge and a passion for cannabis that we can definitely relate to. We’re sure you’ll enjoy his style as much as we do.
We do not support or endorse the entirety of the language in AB 228 but if that is the direction the market is going then the compliance standards that cannabis companies are being held to must be imposed on hemp brands as well. If hemp-derived CBD brands want to jump in these shark-infested waters, they should have to swim for shore or drown just like the rest of us.
As Canada’s cannabis industry comes down off an eight month high, it will be interesting to see if they continue to import California’s culture-killing business model as their national market expands and our regional one waits for Washington D.C. to wake up.
There are so very few bright spots when it comes to Prop 64 and “legal weed” these days, but AB 1793 is a ray of positivity and we encourage anyone with a past cannabis conviction to stay engaged in the expungement process until they – and everyone else – are free from the rapidly fading stigma of reefer madness.
Yesterday was National PTSD Awareness Day. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder afflicts millions of our nation’s veterans on a scale ranging from mildly annoying to mentally debilitating and undoubtedly plays a role in too many of these suicides. June 27th is one day set aside to recognize this condition that affects not only our veterans, but so many Americans, and a day to “check in” on a friend or family member who may be dealing with PTSD. But our call to action today is to ask that you recognize that PTSD, depression, and substance abuse are very real everyday battles that our vets must face and that it’s always a good time for a buddy check.
From coast to coast, Mickey brought people together. . . but not just anyone. His Bullshit Detector was always perfectly calibrated and gaining his trust wasn’t easy. Once you did though, you gained entry into a truly grassroots network of up and coming colleagues as well as some of the oldest and most respected names in the game. You can read about all of his accomplishments and his disappointments – he had his share of both – but the bottom line is that Mickey Martin connected good people, he helped good people. We miss him so much.
Cannabis, in its natural form, is a very unique medicine. It can effectively treat so many ailments, but those effects vary greatly from user to user. This is its blessing and its curse. Anecdotal evidence traditionally does not carry a lot of weight in the field of research medicine but it is essential in the understanding of cannabis and how it affects people. By hearing enough stories, and by treating those stories as “cases”, bigger picture extrapolations can occur which could potentially help doctors to gain a broader knowledge of the plant and how it can be optimally used to heal.
The Terptown Throwdown is less than a month away and Bill & Jeff Levers of Beard Bros. Pharms will be there at the Spencer Fairgrounds in Spencer, Massachusetts on July 6th for the first summertime cannabis festival in the state’s history.
We are all about safe access for all, especially when it comes to the medicinal use of cannabis or hemp. Lower priced hemp products are not inherently bad, and those that are farmed and produced ethically need to have a place in the market but this feels like a deadly blow to the already niche market of CBD-rich cannabis production in California and that is scary.
Nobody on our crew voted for Prop 64 but unless it is somehow repealed and replaced it is the flawed law of the land. Our windows of opportunity to effect real change are so narrow and when we miss them, months go by before they reopen. It is imperative that we keep the pressure on our elected officials at all levels of government so that we can take advantage of our next opportunity to correct this law. We have the overwhelming will of the people on our side – will you add your voice to the cause?
For me, PTSD is one of a handful of issues that I treat with cannabis. I look forward to the day that I can say I am “cured”, and I have no doubt that this plant has me on that path.
It should come as no surprise that we stand behind the growers in Santa Barbara County. As the County Supervisor stated, the growers have gone the extra mile to be good members of the community on top of unprecedented regulations from the state that they must abide by to get licensed and remain compliant.
Whatever else war and military service means, they are conscious choices made by millions of people. We can choose peace. We can choose compassion. We can choose truth. Memorial Day is as good a day as any to rejoin the fight for a better future and reject endless war and all the ill it brings into our world. All we have are our choices.
Of the 123 professional sports teams across the NFL, NHL, NBA, and MLB, 45 of them (or 36.6% of them) are based in states or provinces where recreational cannabis is legal for consumption by adults aged 21 and up. On top of that, 56 of them (or 45.5% of them) have home court/field/ice advantage in states or provinces where medical use of cannabis is legal. Don’t worry, we did the math – that’s 102 out of 123 teams, or a heavily lopsided 82% of sports teams from those four leagues. There are only six states remaining that have a pro team but do not have progressive cannabis reform in place – Georgia, Indiana, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin. That sure adds a new twist to draft day.
Military veterans have shouldered an unbelievable amount of the burden to make cannabis reform a reality and we at Beard Bros. Pharms are eternally grateful to these groups and individuals for their service and for their advocacy. The least we can do is help to spread the word and rattle some political cages when called to action – won’t you do the same?
We have written over 150,000 words in the past year telling other people’s stories but this time around we hit a little closer to home. This is your ringside seat for a life or death prizefight between our Media Director here at Beard Bros. Pharms and a 6” x 6” x 2” tumor dubbed “The Malignant Porkchop”.
I went into this article pretty set in my opinion and pretty frustrated by the about-face pulled by the NAACP here in the 11th hour of cannabis reform. But deeper research and some forced perspective have opened my eyes a bit wider to the fact that true social justice reform is a full-spectrum challenge.
We all seem to take a different path of discovery when it comes to our own personal relationship with cannabis. Join us for this highly relatable tale from globetrotting cannabis advocate and guest contributor Sharon Letts for an intimate look at her own journey with this healing wonder.
Living up to its name, the vast majority of the vendors at the Hall of Flowers show were there to push cannabis and cannabis-infused goods. There has been some critique online already about the quality of the buds on display but we found it to be a pretty damn accurate depiction of the legal market as it stands today – some absolute fire in a sea of midgrade, mass produced boof. The fact of the matter is that if they limited the show to only companies providing 5-star weed on the legal market, they could hold it in a walk-in closet. Instead, what we saw were a lot of well-funded startups trying their hardest to keep their heads above water while also trying to appear equal parts authentic and confident. Many of them will figure it out, some will not. . . that’s business.
It is estimated that approximately 50 million Americans own at least one gun. Coincidentally, roughly that many Americans admit to having smoked some pot in the past year. To pretend that these two major political and social phenomena are unrelated is short-sighted but we know that the NRA likes to play the long game so we are left wondering why our rights matter less to them than any other sector of society. The NRA did not respond to our multiple requests for more information on their stance but did, in turn, send us multiple requests to become paying members. Groucho Marx once famously said, “I don’t want to belong to any club that will accept people like me as a member.” Well, I sure as hell don’t want to join one that doesn’t accept me or my lifestyle.
The truth is, the history behind 4/20 is still pretty hazy and it is still being written today as we collectively continue to break new barriers with our advocacy of this plant. A year ago we dove into the lore behind the 20th of April at 20 minutes after 4 and got to the bottom of the myths… sort of… Check it out here and leave us a comment about what 4/20 means to you
Reviewing nuclear-grade cannabis concentrates isn’t easy but it sure is fun! Tune in to the latest Strain Review from Beard Bros. Pharms to see if we can make it to the end of these Kosher Kush Caviar dabs from our buds at Pharmers Manufacturing without passing out in a euphoric haze.
Eric Goepel along with colleagues from Veterans Cannabis Coalition and other veteran-led advocacy groups will hold a panel discussion in the heart of democracy to elaborate on what cannabis legalization means for important issues like the veteran suicide crisis, the opioid epidemic, and more at the RFK Festival Grounds for a 4/20 celebration at the 4th Annual National Cannabis Festival, in Washington, D.C. Goepel will speak from 3:30 – 4:15pm on Saturday, April 20th and will also unveil the Bill of Cannabis Rights that we’ve broken down for you here.
Beard Bros. Pharms will always give our nation’s veterans a platform to discuss the issues that matter the most to them. Here is the latest from our close friend, co-founder and CEO of Veterans Cannabis Coalition, Eric Goepel who employs his unique perspective and experience as a soldier and an advocate to drop some deep knowledge and insight that you will not want to miss.
Beard Bros. Media is proud to present the compelling story of Joy Craig, a 23-year retired Marine veteran who currently works as the Community Outreach Officer at Vetsleaf, a veteran-owned cannabis company in Desert Hot Springs. Join us as she recounts her own discovery of cannabis in a personal reflection of what the plant has meant for this dedicated advocate.
“Hey man, I know I can grow great organic herb, and that’s great, but so can a lot of people,” admits Dan from Rebel Grown Seeds, “but what I do have is so much passion, and enthusiasm to make it that much more exciting for the consumer and they can believe in the pride and the effort that my community has put in way before I even got there. So companies like The Emerald Cup need to exist because they don’t just support themselves and their families, they support their communities and their neighborhoods and the other farms there and the ideals that have always been there.”
Zach Eisenberg of Anresco Laboratories tells us, “Accreditation will not completely eliminate lab variability or bad actors, but it will help. The result should be more meaningful test results and subsequently safer products, which will benefit both consumers and the industry as a whole.” Now those are the results we’ve been waiting for.
This bill, like all cannabis legislation it seems, has its flaws, but we love the provision that the same lawmakers who approved X number of liquor stores within spitting distance of schools, parks, churches, and DMVs would now have to count them all up and divide by four and start writing cannabis license approvals right away.
The hopes, dreams, and life savings of many of the people who helped to put California cannabis on the map are being taxed to death. The cynical side of us thinks that maybe that is by design. After all, one way or another supply will meet demand and it’s easier for the state to oversee several hundred licensees rather than several thousand. But when you see the drastically lower-than-predicted sales revenues after one year of legal weed in the 5th largest economy in the world, you have to figure that money-loving politicians would do the math we have and make some changes – and some are trying. Occam’s razor tells us that the actual answer is usually the simplest one and that is they likely just got too greedy at all of our expense.
From Area 51, to Black Jack, to Combat Cookies, to their delicious OG crosses, you are sure to find an SCVA strain that works for you. Whether you are blazing new trails or looking to get a good night’s sleep, Kosher Kush from Santa Cruz Veterans Alliance ought to be high on your list of strains to try.
We all seem to take a different path of discovery when it comes to our own personal relationship with cannabis. Join us for the grand finale in this highly potent and informative multipart series from globetrotting cannabis advocate and guest contributor Sharon Letts for an intimate look at her own journey with this healing wonder.
Watching how badly the federal government is bungling something as simple as CBD makes us fear for the future of cannabis. If you thought states could screw it up, wait until Uncle Sam gets his hands on it.
Nikki and Swami’s passion for cannabis has taken them all over the world – putting smoke in the air from India, to Nepal, to Thailand, to Israel, and beyond – but they call the Emerald Triangle their true home and the Emerald Cup their true love.
We all seem to take a different path of discovery when it comes to our own personal relationship with cannabis. Join us for this multipart series from globetrotting cannabis advocate and guest contributor Sharon Letts for an intimate look at her own journey with this healing wonder.
The time to address this crisis is long overdue. The lawsuits naming and shaming the architects of this deadly epidemic are making headlines, finally, but Doc Brown sums it up best, “If we don’t change the regulatory process for opioids, it will happen again.”
Beard Bros. Pharms & Beard Bros. Media are proud to announce a joint collab straight from the grassroots of the cannabis culture with our friends at the Emerald Cup – this new media partnership will take both of our brands to a worldwide level with a fresh and authentic perspective currently lacking in counter culture coverage.
We all seem to take a different path of discovery when it comes to our own personal relationship with cannabis. Join us for this multipart series from globetrotting cannabis advocate and guest contributor Sharon Letts for an intimate look at her own journey with this healing wonder.
I guess we shouldn’t be surprised – kickbacks, bribes, and pay-to-play schemes form the tattered fabric of our political system so why would legal cannabis be any different? Prop 64 gave undue power to local yokels and corrupt city officials who are now blaming the state for giving them so much rope to hang themselves with. But in the meantime, it is the legit, law-abiding, fee-paying, cannabis industry hopefuls who are left swinging in the breeze.
Kaizen – a Japanese term that refers to ‘continuous improvement’ through a lean methodology. Dig into this compelling history behind the Kaizen Medicinals brand and how it came to merge with the Santa Cruz Veterans Alliance in this uplifting story from the grassroots of the cannabis culture.
Mean Gene with Freeborn Selections is one of the most highly regarded breeders in the cannabis scene. For over 20 years he has been building his knowledge base of the plant and spreading that experience far and wide by way of his distinguished catalog of exclusive strains. A Mendocino native and a longtime participant and supporter of the Emerald Cup, Mean Gene was cool enough to link up with us here at Beard Bros. Pharms to swap some stories and tell us about his come up.
Whether or not you prefer to use them yourself, the rise of the pre-filled vape cart as a prominent method of cannabis consumption is inevitable. With vape pens in general under such heavy scrutiny by the federal government these days, the cannabis industry can further separate itself from actual drugs like nicotine by setting, and living up to, a higher standard.
We all seem to take a different path of discovery when it comes to our own personal relationship with cannabis. Join us for this multipart series from globetrotting cannabis advocate and guest contributor Sharon Letts for an intimate look at her own journey with this healing wonder.
At Beard Bros. Pharms we fully appreciate the need for and the benefits of CBD. We also prefer to see it as part of a true full spectrum medicine but we realize that we are still a few steps away from seeing that sort of medicine being sold legally nationwide. Our biggest concern with the current hemp-derived CBD marketplace is the stunning lack of regulation that has been put in place before and since the sudden passage of the 2018 Farm Bill. Now, take a screenshot because you will not see us asking for more regulations very often! While we do not agree with how the state of California has rushed to implement mandated lab testing on legal cannabis products, we still see the absolute need for such testing, and the same goes for other controversial programs such as track & trace. You have to have programs like these, in some shape or form, in order to provide a level playing field for cultivators, manufacturers, and retailers and a safe marketplace for consumers.
With the well-being of our nation’s veterans in mind, one of the groups that has helped to take point on the task of providing safe access to free meds for vets in California is the Santa Cruz Veterans Alliance (SCVA), a self-funded, vertically-integrated, and highly compassionate yet down-to-earth cannabis company and advocacy group in Northern California. With roots that run deep into the culture of Prop215, SCVA has weathered the storms of regulation better than many and now they vow to continue the mission for compassion.
We all seem to take a different path of discovery when it comes to our own personal relationship with cannabis. Join us for this multipart series from globetrotting cannabis advocate and guest contributor Sharon Letts for an intimate look at her own journey with this healing wonder.
California cannabis growers, extractors, processors, and retailers have been lab testing their products for potency and purity for at least the past decade, dating back well before Prop 64 and the implementation of recreational marijuana legalization in the state. For those with established relationships with professionally run testing facilities, these early years of practical analysis helped them to hone their craft and refine the quality of their products, giving them a very useful headstart once the industry did evolve.
Who will speak for the dead? Who will stand for those who cannot? We all must. We have come to understand that meaning lies in service to others, fighting for the good of all. We can think of no greater service to the people of this country and the world than helping to end cannabis prohibition in the United States.
We all seem to take a different path of discovery when it comes to our own personal relationship with cannabis. Join us for this multipart series from globetrotting cannabis advocate and guest contributor Sharon Letts for an intimate look at her own journey with this healing wonder.
It can be incredibly frustrating to fight for legalization, then be handed this. . . to fight for expungement and justice reform only to see war-trained troops assigned to kick down doors. . . but we must fight. This plant, once truly embraced, will drop that embarrassing incarceration rate and will kick in tax revenues to our starving schools and that is an investment worth fighting for.
In the Rose Garden of the White House last week, the President of the United States of America concluded his press conference with words that will no doubt live on to define his time in office. “I didn’t need to do this,” Trump blurted out loud regarding his wholly fabricated national emergency, “but I’d rather do it much faster.” Now, the opioid epidemic and the depressing amount of military suicides that our country is facing did not begin under Trump, but we know of an actual national emergency – one that would not cost the taxpayers billions of dollars to solve – that could certainly end under him if he could pull himself away from Twitter for a while to get some work done for our vets.
We understand the way the game is played. We realize that with the way that our version of democracy currently functions, lobbying is a necessary tool. At Beard Bros. Pharms we are actively seeking opportunities to allow us to lobby state and national politicians on behalf of the cannabis culture as much as the cannabis industry. We feel that our grassroots approach, rooted in the struggle of advocacy and reform and fed with years of acquired knowledge could yield a highly beneficial future for society when it comes to cannabis.
Beard Bros. Media Guest Contributor Eric Goepel of the Veterans Cannabis Coalition takes a hard look at a much-needed piece of legislation being considered in the nation’s capital right now – The Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act of 2019. Our vets are suffering and potential relief from medical marijuana use is being unfairly withheld from them even though legalization is sweeping the nation. Instead of thanking a veteran for their service, tell them you’re voting for candidates who support cannabis reform. Instead of buying a service member a meal, tell them you’re pushing your member of Congress to make CBD available to troops in the field. Instead of standing back and letting apathy and cynicism poison your outlook, take positive action.
We all seem to take a different path of discovery when it comes to our own personal relationship with cannabis. Join us for this multipart series from globetrotting cannabis advocate and guest contributor Sharon Letts for an intimate look at her own journey with this healing wonder.
As we enter the post-Prop64 marketplace in our role as a distributor, Beard Bros. Pharms has taken a special interest in this issue as we strive to do better and to help steer the cannabis industry back toward the cannabis culture.
The cannabis culture doesn’t want to make a 10 minute unboxing video to reveal an 8th of midzotics.
The cannabis culture doesn’t want to continue to contribute to trashing our planet for the sake of convenience or hype design.
Another thing the cannabis culture has no interest in is $70 8ths of herb, no matter how good it is, and while ridiculous amounts of packaging are not totally to blame for the high prices found on many shiny boxes of legal weed, it sure isn’t helping.
Consistency, Colin says, is everything. Showing up. . . it’s everything. However, he warns his fellow vets not to overextend themselves, not to set themselves up for failure. Instead, he recommends starting small with your personal goals and taking it all one step at a time. If you want to take those steps in the company of your fellow vets who have blazed the trail before you, be sure to check out this in-depth profile and then follow @veteranswalkandtalk on Instagram and visit their website at www.veteranswalkandtalk.com — We’ll see you on the trail!
Instead of thanking a veteran for their service, tell them you’re voting for candidates who support cannabis reform. Instead of buying a service member a meal, tell them you’re pushing your member of Congress to make CBD available to troops in the field. Instead of standing back and letting apathy and cynicism poison your outlook, take positive action.
We all seem to take a different path of discovery when it comes to our own personal relationship with cannabis. Join us for this multipart series from globetrotting cannabis advocate and guest contributor Sharon Letts for an intimate look at her own journey with this healing wonder.
Instead of educating these curious new consumers, many companies are banking on bilking as many bewildered Boomers and conning as many confused custies as they can. They don’t want savvy shoppers, they want in on the easy money.
In reality, we are just scratching the surface of the healing properties of not only CBD, but THC and the wide array of cannabinoids and terpenes that occur naturally in the cannabis plant in varying ratios depending on the strain of the plant used for the extraction, and on the extraction method itself. Decades of federal prohibition have ironically and ignorantly stunted our institutional scientific knowledge of cannabis even as one state after another passes medical marijuana laws right under the nose of the feds. Instead, the rise in popularity of cannabis and cannabis oils and extracts as medicine had been fueled mostly by anecdotal evidence for years as patients and their families found relief for their ailments outside of the medical system.
Purdue says they have spent the past decade engineering the first “FDA-approved opioid with abuse deterrent properties”. We certainly applaud that effort. The fact remains that they wrote the playbook for fraud and corruption in their industry and now their destructive influence has become as dangerous an epidemic as these immoral products.
So far, the same Washington politicians who drape themselves in the flag and hide behind the soldiers anytime their motives get challenged have repeatedly failed to pass sensible laws to give our vets the same rights afforded to civilians in the 33 states and counting that have legalized the medical use of cannabis. Gridlock in D.C. has ground every recent effort to a frustrating halt. Now, however, with a newly seated Democratic Congress in power in the nation’s capital, hopes are once again high that our vets will not be left behind in the war against cannabis prohibition. Learn more in this installment from guest author Eric Goepel of Veterans Cannabis Coalition
Don’t let that sweet smile fool ya – Rylie is a fighter and we sure are glad that she’s on our side of the fight! Rylie’s story is one of strength, perseverance, courage, and love, and the best part is. . . it is just getting started. We are proud to help tell it with our good friend and guest author, Sharon Letts
In December of 2018, just before the completely avoidable federal government shutdown began, Republican Senator (and undercover Sleestak, probably) Mitch McConnell famously signed the 2018 Farm Bill with a pen made out of hemp, sending it to President Trump for his final signature that would mark one of the few victories for his Adderall-addled administration.
Washington state is already on its second stab at a track and trace program and in Oregon, the seed to sale system says that they have a million unsold pounds of pot, roughly enough for 4 free ounces for each of the state’s 4 million residents. Four million residents, eh? 3 mill or so in Nevada. 5.6 mill in Colorado. 7.4 mill in Washington. Well, we’ve got 40 million in California so any problems that these smaller markets have experienced could be scaled up greatly once the experiment is fully underway here. Hell, harking back to our dude Mickey one more time, there are more people in Los Angeles County alone (10.16 million) than there are in 42 states in this country…Cali is a different beast.
We all seem to take a different path of discovery when it comes to our own personal relationship with cannabis. Join us for this multipart series from globetrotting cannabis advocate and guest contributor Sharon Letts for an intimate look at her own journey with this healing wonder.
The anti-inflammatory effects of CBD, THC, and the full spectrum of terpenes and cannabinoids found in the marijuana plant can alleviate many of the same ailments being treated with these mind numbing, highly addictive, and deadly synthetic pills. The difference is, one of them you can grow in a closet, garage, or backyard and that has Big Pharma racing to cash in on victims while our complicit federal government continues to fail us on cannabis reform.
We’d all like to believe that it is the very real medicinal benefits that cannabis can deliver that’s causing this ideological shift at the top levels of our government, but let’s face it, money talks. As depressing as that may sound, it is still driving real reform across the country and that is a net positive. It should also remind the cannabis movement that we are in a highly influential position.
Beard Bros. Media welcomes guest author Eric Goepel, the founder and CEO of the Veterans Cannabis Coalition and an Army veteran of the Iraq War. In this first installment, Goepel and the VCC spell out the case for legal cannabis for veterans, active duty soldiers, and everyone else who can benefit from this healing plant.
Science has begun to accurately map the genome of cannabis and as exciting as that is, it also opens the door to the potential for smothering monopolies and corporate influence the likes of which our culture and this industry are just now starting to witness. So we fight back and celebrate small victories.
Once everyone from the growers, to the processors, to the distributors, to the labs, to the taxmen, to the state itself get their slice, recreational cannabis consumers in Cali are staring down the barrel of $70+ eighths of legal bud, and so, the black market continues to thrive. At all of those stages listed above, technology and automation are providing the answers and efficiency to keep them profitable in today’s movement, so why wouldn’t we think that retail would follow suit?
Is Neem Oil to blame for what appears to be a recent upsurge in cases of Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome? Or is the answer right beneath our belts?
A near-fatal car accident in 2006 left Amy Mellen clinging to existence. A dangerous prescription to opioid based pain medication followed, but fortunately, a good friend introduced her to cannabis oil which gave this brave patient a new lease on life.
In a market dominated by too many vape carts pre-filled with hot dog water and mystery oil, terp hunters are once again seeking the ultimate handheld flavor saver. . . well, look no further, Goose.
When Californians passed Prop 64 in November of 2016, not only did they legalize the adult recreational use (and production and sale) of cannabis, but they dug the grave for MMJ in the Golden State.
The thing is, medical was already dead and laid in the coffin by then and it wasn’t Prop 64 that killed it…
PacEx shares a common vision with The Emerald Cup in promoting the value of a natural, organic product created by someone with a tangible craft skill. As we witness massive alcohol and tobacco producers retreat from decades of lucrative production and sprint headfirst toward the cannabis industry, it is reassuring to remember that while Budweiser is struggling, Stone Brewing is not. Preserving the history of cannabis, according to Pacific Expeditors, is the key to its future.
There are many beneficial uses for hemp, but these days most of the headlines swirl around CBD, the non-psychoactive healing cannabinoid that can be bred in relative abundance in hemp plants. In the wake of the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill we have seen conflicting news stories about just what this new law will mean for the highly popular cannabinoid, particularly on a nationwide scale. So what about hemp-derived CBD, now that hemp cultivation will be legal?
No matter where they plant their flag in the future, you can be confident that the deeply organic feel associated with the steady rise of the Emerald Cup will always be present as Tim and Taylor Blake continue to cultivate this communal celebration for years to come. At Beard Bros. Pharms we highly recommend The Emerald Cup and we can’t wait to see what’s coming next.
Until their technology advances enough to close these gaps in accuracy, or the state loosens the law enough to account for those gaps, testing labs may need to meet their customers in the middle in order to protect the small to midsize producers at the essential grassroots of this potentially lucrative and efficient market.
Until some major investments earlier this year, one virtually untapped sector of the edibles market had been in CBD and THC infused beverages which experts predict will flood over $600 million into the U.S. economy annually by the year 2022. If those numbers come to fruition, cannabis-based beverages will make up 20% of the edibles market over the course of the next four years. But if a company called Sproutly has its way, those numbers might end up being just a drop in the bucket.
There are currently too many barriers to entering the legal cannabis industry in California and hopefully many of them will be eased or eliminated when the agencies overseeing the state’s legal weed finalize their regulations sometime next month. That will mark more than two years since Californians passed Prop 64 and will be the first time that we truly know what the legal landscape will look like.
80% of the country is still dealing with a patchwork of unique medical marijuana laws or outright cannabis prohibition. As these states look to the future, with the benefit of watching those that blazed the trail before them, there are some fundamental planks that we believe must form the foundation for any effective and thorough cannabis reform.
Facing state and federal cases, along with shareholder and other related lawsuits, we hope this is the last we see of Insys, but the reality is that scum like this usually finds its way back to the surface so the cannabis community must remain vigilant.
Growers and manufacturers spend even more time and money doing preliminary R&D product testing hoping to identify and eliminate any issues before the crucial final compliance testing. But what good does that do if every lab is using different equipment, following different operating procedures, and in some cases, just outright faking the results?
Whether it is in men or women, young or old, the endocannabinoid system regulates our overall well-being in a myriad of ways – from how your mood is balanced when you talk to how your weight is balanced when you walk. So when this system suffers, the side effects can be wide ranging… like with menopause.
As we know, there is more to cannabis than just THC and CBD but with this new understanding of those two major building blocks, researchers will certainly shift their focus to the other supporting cannabinoids and the highly sought after terpenes that round out the full entourage effect of the miraculous, and now slightly less mysterious, cannabis plant.
Some wonder how a person can effectively navigate an industry founded on such a deep and rich culture if they have not, and are not, a part of that culture. Others compare it to running a pharmaceutical company saying that you don’t have to eat painkillers in order to sell them. On the other hand, those who readily admit their cannabis use probably benefit from their openness by adding an air of legitimacy and authenticity to their brand through their genuine embrace of the plant.
From our own experience, and from the stories we hear all the time in the cannabis community, we already know that cannabis use can absolutely mute the frightening effects of PTSD. Clearly, the federal government has not been listening to you or to us so far, but hopefully this FDA-approved study will bear the results we expect and can move the battle lines forward in the war against cannabis prohibition.
Erickson’s report claimed that the blunt was found “in plain sight”, even though both officers searched the area unsuccessfully, and Pastran’s body camera footage shows no such evidence. What Officer Erickson apparently didn’t realize is that somebody smarter than him already thought of the ol’ broken camera trick and his body camera had a feature built in that somehow allowed it to record 30 seconds of footage before Erickson reactivated it.
They have 19 licensed cannabis facilities operating in 13 states with imminent plans to expand that to 66 retail outlets, but here’s the catch. . . none of them are profitable. That’s right, in an industry where 90% of legal dispensaries report profitability, and 40% of them can claim profits in excess of $500k+/yr, somehow MedMen’s mids aren’t making money.
Cannabis, even in legal states, still carries a negative stigma with many Americans, and those opposed to legalization efforts are not only working overtime to perpetuate that stigma, but they are actually starting to weaponize it.
With a substantially higher margin of victory than even the already impressive races at the top of the ticket, clearly cannabis carried some clout into Election Day. But remember, there were two other proposals on Michigan’s ballots that day, and together with weed, they form a blueprint for future electoral success in all points on the political map.
For two unrelated men that share not only a last name, but also an extreme hatred for the cannabis plant, both Jeff Sessions and Pete Sessions find themselves out of a job today for very different reasons. But the cannabis community isn’t too picky and we’re glad to see them both go for any reason.
Gemini Finance Corp. reacted to the cancellation of the Chalice Festival in July by foreclosing on a $587,000 loan that they had out to event organizers. Sensing blood in the water, the sharks at High Times swooped in and gobbled up a $560,000 debt to purchase the rights to the future of the Chalice Festival. Yep, High Times now owns Chalice…sort of…
Tomorrow is Election Day in America and the stakes surrounding the results of races for the Senate and Congress all the way down to your local representatives couldn’t be higher. Voting is a fundamental right of being an American, and your vote absolutely matters. These four states vote on cannabis legalization tomorrow – here’s what you need to know.
At the beginning of Part I we told you that we were actually starting in the middle of the saga, and at the end, we wondered where Matt “Bubba” Berger got the Florida-held genetics that were eventually brought out west – and that’s the story we have for you today.
The BCC is receiving commentary through November 5th on this issue, and all issues raised by this final set of proposed regulations. Many beneficial changes to these proposed regs have come about thanks to the tireless work of cannabis advocates like you reaching out to the BCC and offering your perspectives. By the end of this year, your voice on this issue may be silenced so if you want to speak up do it now.
For decades, rebel weed growers kept their identities, and their stories, closely guarded. As the popularity of the OG Kush strain and all of its variants skyrocketed, alleged stories of its origin began floating around – most of them completely devoid of truth. So now those with key parts of the story to add are ready to set the record straight on the origins of OG Kush.
653,249 were arrested in the U.S in 2016 on cannabis-related charges despite the fact that medical and recreational cannabis legalization measures were already sweeping the nation. Recognizing the difficult path that convicted cannabis warriors must walk to find redemption, a coalition of cannabis social justice organizations dubbed the Equity First Alliance is hosting the first of its kind National Expungement Week this week between October 20th & the 27th
The regulatory authorities that oversee California’s struggling rollout of “legal weed” have until December 3rd to release their final draft that will define state law for years to come.
The Beard Bros. Pharms “Cannabis Trailblazer Series” is a multipart installment that will highlight some of the heroes that have laid the foundation for the cannabis movement as we now know it. This report gives an inside look at an organization near & dear to our hearts – the Weed for Warriors Project
With public demand for cannabis legalization at an all-time high, and only on the rise, it is crucial that we recognize that those rights are for all Americans, regardless of race. And until the law sees it that way too, we’ve all got work to do.
One of the fundamental barriers to true, nationwide legalization here is, and has always been, the fact that you can grow it in your backyard and cut Uncle Sam out of the middle. But, ten years from now, will that be the only place to get an actual bag of weed?
What a whirlwind week it was for MedMen who announced a series of moves that will increase their business canopy to 12 states, 66 retail outlets & 13 totally legal large-scale grow ops… Their next move is anyone’s guess…
We have to be very careful as advocates of the cannabis plant to not oversell, or overpromise, its medicinal benefits. Cancer takes many different forms and affects people in different ways – as does cannabis. But there is some compelling data, backed by thousands of pieces of anecdotal evidence, that suggests that while cannabis might not always cure cancer, it is always worth a shot.
While begging for their permit back in May, High Times pledged to donate $100,000 to the Build Black Coalition, and an additional $40,000 to provide high tech career training to local youths. By mid-August they still had not paid. When confronted by leaders of the activist groups, the company vowed to square up in 10 days. Here we are in October and they still have not met that obligation, claiming that the money to do so is “tied up” in their IPO launch. Strange, considering they just rolled up over $11,000,000 out of thin air to squash Dope Mag…
The Beard Bros. Pharms “Cannabis Trailblazer Series” is a multipart installment that will highlight some of the heroes that have laid the foundation for the cannabis movement as we now know it. This initial report gives an inside look at one of our favorite organizations – Freedom Grow
Mickey was doing weed shit before we knew it could be done, and he was the first to remind you of that. If you love this plant like we love this plant, you have to be willing to sacrifice everything for it. Mickey sacrificed more than most.
Fueled by the tireless work over at CANORML, here is our quick recap of all marijuana related legislation that made it to the governor and how it all fared against his weed-hating veto pen.
Many experts agree that it is very possible to increase the delivery rate by which THC enters one’s system, and the most effective way so far has been through the use of cannabis suppositories which can deliver 80% of the cannabis plant’s medicinal value to a patient in need. That’s right – in many cases, ingesting cannabis by mouth is far less effective than approaching the situation from a different angle.
More information has been released about the treatment and what its advertised side effects are. It’s pretty frightening, and once added to the growing amount of patient feedback from clinical trials, it starts to become clear why the DEA is dragging its feet on their ruling for Epidiolex.
If you follow these tips, and ignore the fearmongering and fake news being peddled by the DEA, you can maximize the benefits and enjoyment that are possible with proper cannabis consumption.
Asked about climate change, and what we can do about it, Gov. Brown reached deep into his odd hatred for pot and blurted out, “We either do nothing and smoke marijuana because it’s legalized, or we put our shoulder to the plow and do everything we can.” Ok, listen up Moonbeam. We have actual people with their actual shoulders to actual plows trying to form a lucrative, fair, and eternally sustainable industry out of an actually miraculous plant that grows like a weed.
So, if you’re following along, Mormon lawmakers are being influenced by church leaders via the Mormon-owned media and tax-free tithings in a Mobius Loop of corruption and a carefree disregard for the Johnson Amendment.
Drug testing reasoning, methods, and technology – particularly when it comes to cannabis use – are archaic and severely flawed. This isn’t about Congress – they are the distraction. nRestricting government cheese, or earned unemployment benefits from someone in need because they took a toke three weeks prior is beyond inhumane and it is high time that we the people stopped supporting or encouraging it at any level.
As recently as last year, Gov. Cuomo was on record still referring to cannabis as a “gateway drug” and Nixon’s camp contends that his sudden shift on policy is due to their incessant pressure from his political left flank on the issue. But, in reality, pressure from opponents, voters, or even one’s own morals rarely steer an entire campaign. No… money does.
We first reported on this story in June, when the Republicans originally blocked the VA funding vote based on the pro-MMJ stance laid out by the proposed bill. Since then, a dual-chamber panel was tasked with finding a way to merge the House and Senate bills into one final piece of legislation for the president to sign. That final legislation was released yesterday…
This study is a big deal. Not only does it show a distinct correlation between “heavy” cannabis use and lower risk of alcohol-related disease, it takes it a step further. The data showed that even though the average cannabis user has a worse diet than a non-user – munchies etc. – cannabis users are less likely to be obese. This isn’t just a vanity thing either, it highlights a link between weed use and the potential for lower fasting-insulin levels, which could also protect the liver from non-alcoholic and dietary liver diseases.
Massachusetts knows a thing or two about tradition and on the third weekend each September for the past 28 years Boston has been home to one of the coolest traditions in the cannabis culture, the Boston Freedom Rally. Join Beard Bros. Pharms Sept. 14-16 to celebrate cannabis culture and help to push the movement forward!
At this point, it’s hard to know what to believe other than the only thing keeping the long reach of the federal government out of your stash is a pissy feud between two grumpy, perpetually confused, and obstinate old men. How comforting…
Of the nearly 17,000 adults surveyed, 14.6% (or roughly 1 in 7) fessed up to having used marijuana at some point in 2017. When the stats focus solely on respondents from states where recreational cannabis use has been legalized, that number jumps to 20%.
If even one child is denied this life-altering medication based not just on bullshit laws that we’ve been fighting for decades, but for ever-increasing corporate revenues, then it’ll be easy to point to the real criminals.
Originally, the medical marijuana program in PA was hamstrung by a lack of legal cultivation facilities, but lately, the bottleneck to the program’s potential success has been technological, not agricultural.
An in-depth survey of California’s kids has once again reaffirmed that youth cannabis use goes down when adult cannabis use is legalized. For today’s teens, it seems that weed going mainstream is like seeing their dad try to Whip & Nae Nae.
Some industry experts believe that because this bill died in its committee for the rest of the year, hundreds of small to medium-sized craft cannabis growers will be put completely out of business over the course of the next 12 months. That’s great news if you are a large-scale commercial boof-wrangler trying to smother the California cannabis industry, but its terrible news for the rest of us.
A company called Applied DNA says they have a product to spray on cannabis that can take down a raging grey and black market that has already rolled up California’s attempt to take them down – Prop 64 – and blazed it like a Backwoods blunt.
Whatever effects cannabis has on your motor skills or ability to perform a task is typically very short lived with the easiest of recoveries or “come downs”. If you like to spark up before heading to your boring job, we don’t blame you. Even if you arrive still baked, the buzzkill of the 9to5 grind awaits and you’ll be miserably sober again in no time.
We’re on the home stretch of the Beard Bros. Pharms 50 State Cannabis Laws Road Trip now, buds! You’ve got the grinder and we’ve got the wheel as we sesh our way up the seaboard and toke our way up the turnpike to see what’s good on the eastern front of the war for cannabis legalization. Our own journey began out here so it’s good to check in and see just how far things have come on the Beast Coast. Get in, we’re doin’ weed stuff!
Hound Labs claims that their machine analyzes whether or not a person has used cannabis within the past two hours based on the metabolites of THC that remain in their breath during that window of time. They say that after three hours, it doesn’t matter if you just globbed a gram, those breath-based metabolites will be back to zero. Any sensible person would stop to think, “Wow, the human body sure does metabolize marijuana quickly & efficiently, it’s almost…natural.”
You’ve got shotgun for the next stretch of the Beard Bros. Pharms 50 State Cannabis Laws Road Trip but you’re going want to keep that stash concealed as we soak up some Southern Hospitality in some less than weed-friendly territory
A recent report in a journal called Police Quarterly revealed that Colorado & Washington have both seen improvement in clearing violent crimes since legalizing the recreational use of cannabis for adults back in 2012. Legal cannabis quite literally makes our streets safer by making the police do actual police work.
Prop 64 has been patched together with Zig Zags and resin since it first stumbled out of the gates last year with a deeply flawed set of “Emergency Regulations” that sent the Cali cannabis industry into a tailspin. The Bureau of Cannabis Control is now looking to revise and finalize those regulations by the end of this year with some much needed changes that they hope will revitalize the multibillion dollar marijuana market.
Fresh off of our 11-stop tour of the Midwest states and their wildly varying cannabis laws the journey continues on the Beard Bros. Pharms 50 State Cannabis Laws Road Trip as we explore the Central region of the U.S. to see where weed reform stands from Minnesota to West Virginia. So get on board, let’s hit the road!
Earlier this month the California Department of Public Health Food & Drug Branch (CDPH-FDB) set a dangerous new precedent by strongly stating that absolutely no hemp-derived CBD is allowed to be added to any sort of food or beverage to be sold in the state. We break it down.
(cover photo @MileHighMagic on IG)
Cannabis legalization has come a long way since California blazed a brand new trail with Prop215 back in 1996 but the question has always remained – what about the weed warriors either sitting in prison or strapped with a tarnished record due to the same cannabis that is now being sold legally by suits and ties?
In Part 1 of the Beard Bros. Pharms Cannabis Laws & Regulations Road Trip we kicked off our quest out west, making our way down the coast and into the desert. Now we set our sights eastbound as we take a look at the state of cannabis legalization in the Midwest. Take a ride with us!
Over the next month we will cover all 50 states and where they stand on cannabis reform and legality – today in Part 1 we begin on the West Coast and take a look at the cannabis laws in Hawaii, Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Cali, Nevada & Arizona
Canada may have just become the 2nd country on the planet Earth to federally
As federal legalization of cannabis becomes more and more inevitable, beware of politicians and others with glaring conflicts of interests as they try to demonize THC
In the past year and a half, since January of 2017, a small but growing crowd of cannabis industry moguls have quietly donated $69,000 to one particular political action committee called What a Country! – or WACPAC – or the Wack Pack.
WACPAC was founded by Republican Congressman Carlos Curbelo in 2015 with the expressed mission to bring about comprehensive immigration reform.
That’s right, immigration reform.
Not cannabis reform.
In the wake of the June 25th decision by the Federal Drug Administration to approve a cannabis-based CBD-rich epilepsy medication from GW Pharma, a new lawsuit has been filed by a medical marijuana user against the federal government.
The plaintiff is essentially calling the FDA as her first witness and this has the federal government tiptoeing through a minefield of their own making.
So here we are.
July 1st has come and gone and a new era has dawned in the California cannabis industry. And don’t get it twisted, it absolutely is an industry and Prop64 and the resulting Bureau of Cannabis Control have ensured that, like in any industry, it is becoming nearly impossible to survive as a small to medium sized entrepreneur.
From piss tests to pistol ownership, your rights as a cannabis user are constantly compromised as long as the plant remains illegal at the federal level. As a parent, the consequences of cannabis use can be especially dire.
The FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research has approved the legal use of CBD for patients ages 2 and up who suffer from very specific conditions: Dravet Syndrome (DS) and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), two severe forms of childhood-onset epilepsy. With so much public support in the US for cannabis legalization – not just CBD legalization – the time is right for a major overhaul.
The average annual license and application fees for just one small or medium cultivation site is about $35,000. That is a steep enough cost of entry into the legal side of the industry, but how can that grower possibly compete with these massive corporate operations who are gaming the system to the detriment of everyone else?
With pre-packaged 8ths and five generic cannabis categories in lieu of specific strain names, corporate giant Canndescent is banking on big branding budgets beating out nostalgic cannabis culture.
Three days ago lawmakers in the Republican-led U.S. Congress passed a $147 billion spending bill aimed at funding portions of the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), a previously passed energy and water bill, and portions of the legislative branch of the federal government in 2019.
But it’s what was not in the spending bill that caught our eye.
Whether or not High Times goes up in smoke, the moral of the story is that the cannabis industry is a unique one. On top of demanding integrity, most cannabis connoisseurs are more interested in the next big thing rather than what was cool in the 70’s and 80’s.
In your opinion, what could High Times do to rebrand itself and regain the cultural relevance it once had?
Following up on a groundbreaking report on the safety and efficacy of CBD, the World Health Organization just came out with a similar report on cannabis in general, the impact of which may be felt globally.
This November the residents of the state of Utah will get to vote on whether or not the state will join the rest of the modern world and allow for a statewide medical marijuana program.
Unless, of course, the Mormon Church has anything to say about it.
A broken ankle in his rookie season sidelined NFL RB Mike James and his career has been plagued ever since by nagging injuries and chronic pain that led to a dangerous battle with opiate abuse.
Fortunately for James, his wife rescued him from the deadly trap of painkiller addiction by introducing him to the medicinal benefits of cannabis.
Unfortunately for James, the NFL has a zero-tolerance policy for cannabis use.
After a flight from San Fran to LAX got grounded this week due to a guy sparking a joint on the plane, we figured we’d kick out this basic guide to flying with weed so you don’t end up like that dude – check it out!
These days, some legal recreational cannabis dispensaries in California might not be pinching your sack of bud but they are pinching your personal info in a move that could have very bad consequences for their customers.
On Wednesday we got an early scoop that Colorado-based CBD producer Phoenix Tears Wellness had signed a deal with a distribution company named MarketHub Retail who had an alleged commitment from the corporate giant 7/11 to place hemp derived CBD products on the shelves of 4500 convenience stores by the end of 2018.
This, obviously, would be huge news and sure enough more outlets began to break the story as the day went on. It wasn’t long, however, before a spokesperson for 7/11 made an official statement and that took the story down an entirely different path.
For a long time, the only place to get Hi-Chews around here was the 7/11 convenience store. Those delicious terp-filled candies, despite their name, do not actually get you hi(gh), but were always worth the trip.
Today 7-11 announced another hot product launch that, despite what you may think, will not get you high but will be a complete game-changer – hemp derived CBD products.
The American Academy of Pediatrics just released a study published by researchers from Columbia University warning parents of the dangers that children can face when inhaling second-hand smoke. However, it wasn’t cigarettes or tobacco that the group was singling out, but cannabis.
States are starting to react to Sessions’ tough talk on cannabis – will the GOP continue to flex federal power on a highly popular state’s rights issue?
Another Mother’s Day has come and gone and while many moms were pleased to receive calls, gifts, or hugs from their kids, an ever-growing number of them did so from behind bars while serving time for cannabis-related convictions.
Macon County Sheriff Howard Buffett and his allies went on the record late last week and made the implication that if weed is made legal in the Prairie State they might have to start murdering dogs and it’ll be the potheads’ fault.
1 in 25 American women report using cannabis during pregnancy, so, the real question is: Is it safe to use cannabis as a part of your pregnancy regimen?
As marijuana laws change, suddenly what was once against the law is now a legitimate career path for many people. But what about those who were convicted of low level, nonviolent, cannabis possession or distribution charges before these lax new laws hit the books?
Prop 64 was passed in the 2016 election with 57% support from Cali residents who wanted easier access to weed, but did they really know what they were signing up for?
Should we trust the president to do the right thing when it comes to cannabis?
Allentown, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton stand up!
Let’s pack Room 336 at ESU tonight
As more CBD success stories swirl around our society, of course, more people become interested in seeing what all the hype is about, and if it can help them or someone that they know.
The social media behemoth has never been very cannabis friendly, but now that they find themselves in trouble with the government, picking on potheads might be their moral solution.
Legalizing medical marijuana in Pennsylvania has been a long and difficult struggle, but it has been two months since the new laws were enacted and there still isn’t a legal dispensary in Philadelphia… so, what gives?
What is the history of 4/20? Ask 100 people you might get 420 answers. There is a reason that it is so hard to pin down the truth and we explore it here.
Cannabis sales & consumption disallowed at 2018 SoCal High Times Cannabis Cup
4/20 – the official holiday for cannabis connoisseurs – happens to fall on a Friday this year, and it has all of us doing whatever it takes to get through the work week and make it to whatever sesh awaits us.
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